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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say a man sharing a prison cell with former NFL running back Lawrence Phillips died by strangulation. The Kern County Coroner's Office on Thursday released the autopsy results saying that 37-year-old Damion Soward died from neck-compression asphyxia, ruling it a homicide. Soward's lifeless body was...

AP Sports WriterPanthers' Brady says offense must continue to evolve in NFLBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Joe Brady's offensive system worked wonders at LSU this past season, helping the Tigers lead the nation in yards and points en route to a unbeaten season that culminated in a 42-25...

AP Sports WriterBritt challenged with 3rd position in 3 seasons with SeattleBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) About to begin his third season, Justin Britt is embarking on learning his third position on the Seattle Seahawks offensive line.He's had experience at tackle and guard and is now moving to...

Eagles' Chris Long announces retirement after 11 NFL seasonsPHILADELPHIA (AP) Eagles defensive lineman Chris Long announced his retirement from football Saturday night, ending an 11-year NFL playing career that included winning two Super Bowl titles and the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.Long posted his decision on...

Associated PressBills' McCoy finalizes eviction of ex-girlfriend in GeorgiaBy KATE BRUMBACKATLANTA (AP) The eviction proceedings that LeSean McCoy filed against his ex-girlfriend have been finalized and she is no longer living in his Atlanta-area home, a lawyer for the Buffalo Bills running back said Tuesday.McCoy began eviction proceedings...

AP Sports WriterPatriots still searching for answers after latest loss to KCBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) No team is immune from hearing the frustrations of its fan base. Not even the six-time Super Bowl champion Patriots.Philadelphia Eagles fans infamously pelted Santa Claus with snowballs while watching their two-win...

AP Pro Football WriterAdams' injury latest to hit Jets' short-handed secondaryBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The revolving door in the New York Jets’ short-handed secondary keeps spinning furiously.As for the team’s “next man up” philosophy? Well, now it’s more like: Who’s left?Injuries have decimated the Jets...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have been in transition all year.Rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is learning on the job. Coach Mike Zimmer is shaping his new team's mindset. Dave Mansell is making sure a 970-foot steel roof truss will be in place on time and within budget, along...

AP Sports WriterOdell Beckham Jr. practicing with Browns for first timeBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Odell Beckham Jr.'s excused, debated absence is over. He's run a comeback route to the Browns.The star wide receiver practiced with his new teammates for the first time Tuesday after skipping Cleveland's voluntary...

AP Pro Football WriterCarr makes brief appearance in Raiders 13-6 win over PackersBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Derek Carr showed enough in one drive of what used to be the dress rehearsal game in the preseason for coach Jon Gruden to shut him down until Oakland's season opener.Green...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Free agent CB Davis meets with 49ers, RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Free agent cornerback Vontae Davis has met with the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders about upgrading their secondaries.A person familiar with Davis' plans says he met with the Raiders on...

AP Pro Football WriterMoving on up: LB Williamson goes from Jets to SteelersBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Avery Williamson is going from winless to undefeated.The New York Jets agreed Sunday night to trade the veteran linebacker to the Pittsburgh Steeler.The Jets also are sending a 2022 seventh-round...