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AP Sports WriterBrowns sign former Steelers S Burnett, ex-AAF QB GilbertBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Discarded by Pittsburgh, veteran safety Morgan Burnett has landed in Cleveland.The Browns addressed one of their open starting safety spots on Friday by signing Morgan, who was released earlier this week by the Steelers...

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Removing any doubt that he drugged and raped women, Former NFL star Darren Sharper has taken the first of several steps to own up to sexual assaults in four states that will send him to prison for about nine years.In two separate court cases, Sharper...

AP Sports WriterReality check: Home opener brings Bengals back to earthBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Call it a reality check.Buoyed by their strong showing in a close, season-opening loss at Seattle, the Bengals looked forward to winning back fans and stamping themselves as a turnaround team at Paul Brown...

The Latest: Peterson running strong with 101 yards at halfBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 9 in the NFL (all times Eastern):2:05 p.m.Adrian Peterson is off to a strong start at Buffalo, even if the rest of the Washington Redskins are not.Peterson has topped 75 rushing yards for...

AP Pro Football WriterJets trade disgruntled star safety Jamal Adams to SeahawksBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Jamal Adams' wish was finally granted: He's leaving New York in a stunning trade.The Jets dealt the disgruntled star safety to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, splitting with a gifted player...

AP Sports WriterSteelers' Smith-Schuster still 'lit' but with a dash of gritBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Don't get it twisted. Life is still very much ''lit'' for JuJu Smith-Schuster. A quick scan of the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver's hyperactive social media accounts offers all the proof required.There's the soon-to-be...

AP Sports WriterIn letter to NFL, lawyer for Chiefs' Hill disputes abuseBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The attorney for Tyreek Hill sent a letter to the NFL on Thursday disputing child-abuse claims made by the wide receiver's fiancee, offering a point-by-point response to a secret recording of...

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Despite being one of Oakland's best defensive players his first two years in the NFL, Sio Moore is just fighting for a spot on the team this season.After missing the offseason program while recovering from hip surgery and more than two weeks of training camp...

AP Sports WriterChiefs score late, stay undefeated with 34-30 win over LionsBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Patrick Mahomes converted a fourth down with a run to extend a game-winning drive that ended with Darrel Williams' 1-yard touchdown run with 23 seconds left for his second score in the fourth...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Chuck Pagano could blame New England for one of his most bitter football memories.On the other hand, that loss also opened a new chapter in Pagano's life.Now, three years after that stinging 23-20 championship game loss against the Patriots, the former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator is...

Seahawks agree on contract extension with C Justin BrittRENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks center Justin Britt signed a multiyear contract extension Thursday that will keep the anchor of the offensive line in place beyond the 2017 season.Coach Pete Carroll said early Thursday that the sides were ''really close''...

Bills backup Barkley on deck if Allen can't start vs TitansORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Unsure of Josh Allen's status after being placed in the NFL's concussion protocol, Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott says there's plenty of ''internal belief'' in Matt Barkley should the backup have to start at...