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AP Sports WriterChiefs' new offensive lineman is son of biggest rival's bossBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Reggie McKenzie kept telling his son that if his Oakland Raiders were going to draft him last week, it would require making the switch from mammoth defensive tackle to bruising offensive...

DENVER (AP) - Broncos special teams standout David Bruton Jr. was carted off the field after a block in the back while covering a punt Sunday against Oakland.The team said he suffered a concussion and wouldn't return.Bruton was racing downfield when he was hit from behind by Denico Autry,...

Associated PressState Department rejects further probe of diplomat's remarksBy BEN FOXWASHINGTON (AP) A report Wednesday by the State Department's internal watchdog confirms news accounts that staffers at the U.S. Embassy in Britain have accused Woody Johnson, owner of the New York Jets and the U.S. ambassador, of making...

AP Sports WriterGM Dorsey, Browns part ways after disappointing 6-10 seasonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns have parted ways with general manager John Dorsey two days after the team fired coach Freddie Kitchens.Dorsey's stunning departure on Tuesday came after he met with owner Jimmy Haslam, who is...

Injury-depleted Eagles add a receiver and running backPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles have signed wide receiver Shelton Gibson and running back Elijah Holyfield.The NFC East champions placed three-time Pro Bowl right guard Brandon Brooks and defensive end Daeshon Hall on injured reserve. The Eagles also signed offensive tackle...

AP Sports WriterAndersen's induction could open Hall door for VinatieriBy MICHAEL MAROTWESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) Adam Vinatieri vividly remembers his last game against Morten Andersen.The Danish-born kicker had already logged more than 20 seasons in the NFL, was well into his 40s, nearing the end of his career and...

AP Sports WriterJackson off to running start while making history for RavensBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) In the wake of a history-making performance, Lamar Jackson was satisfied only in that he helped the Baltimore Ravens win a second straight game.Deftly throwing the ball downfield and making calculated...

Quarterback AJ McCarron makes his first career start for the Cincinnati Bengals as they try to clinch the AFC North and a fifth straight postseason berth against the San Francisco 49ers.He is filling in after Andy Dalton broke his right thumb in last week's loss to the Steelers.But McCarron...

AP Sports WriterColts receiver making impressive comeback from knee injuryBy MICHAEL MAROTWESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) Indianapolis Colts receiver Deon Cain waited a lifetime to show he could play in the NFL.One innocuous cut on a routine route in last year's preseason opener put his dream on hold.Now, 12 months...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Bills, Sabres president Brandon leaving teamsBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Buffalo Bills and Sabres president Russ Brandon is leaving his post in a major shake-up made by the teams' owners,...

Colts making minor adjustments to traditional uniformsINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts are making some minor changes to their uniforms this season.Team officials on Monday announced several tweaks, the most noticeable being a switch from their most recent block font for jersey numbers to a more rounded typeface, reminiscent...

Cardinals name Leftwich QBs coach, Kitchens shifts to RBsTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have hired former NFL quarterback Byron Leftwich as their quarterbacks coach and shifted Freddie Kitchens to running backs coach.The team announced the moves in a release Friday.Leftwitch played 10 NFL seasons with Jacksonville, Atlanta,...