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Associated PressGronk confident he's ready for 2017 seasonBy MAUREEN MULLENFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) When healthy, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski can be one of the most devastating weapons in the NFL.The 6-foot-6, 265-pound tight end is one of quarterback Tom Brady's favorite targets. Seemingly able to run...

CLINCHED: New England - AFC East and home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs; Denver - AFC West; Indianapolis - AFC South; Cincinnati and Pittsburgh - playoff berth.- Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffsClinches first-round bye with:- Win or tie, OR- Cincinnati Loss, OR- Cincinnati tie and Indianapolis win- Clinched playoff...

Chargers release season-ticket prices for new LA StadiumCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have announced that season-ticket prices for non-premium seats in the new LA Stadium at Hollywood Park will range from $50 to $150 per game.The Chargers said in a release Wednesday that more than...

Microsoft teams with NFL for new award at upcoming HonorsBy The Associated PressMicrosoft will present the first “Anything But Ordinary” Player of the Year award at the upcoming NFL Honors awards show.The award will be voted on by fans through Jan. 20. The award will honor a player’s accomplishments...

AP Sports WriterAnother Seahawks playoff run falls short of expectationsBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) It’s been six years since Russell Wilson raised the Super Bowl trophy. Five years since his fateful pass from the 1-yard line.While he’s become one of the top quarterbacks in the time since Wilson...

AP Sports WriterPats' run game back in spotlight entering Buffalo matchupBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Running the football has been an adventure for the New England Patriots this season.Injuries and inconsistency were issues early on as the Patriots struggled in short yardage and failed to produce a touchdown...

Redskins re-sign MLB Mason Foster; finished season on IRASHBURN, Va. (AP) Middle linebacker Mason Foster has re-signed with the Washington Redskins.The team announced the deal on Thursday.Foster went on injured reserve in late October and had surgery on his right shoulder.He had been playing with a torn labrum...

AP Sports WriterDolphins need to plug holes in run defense - and fastBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) The Miami Dolphins' defense will have a different look this week.''I got a haircut,'' linebacker Raekwon McMillan announced, ''just to make myself feel good.''Change is needed after a decidedly ragged showing...

ST. LOUIS (AP) Jeff Fisher coached Chris Johnson when he ran for 2,006 yards in 2009, and rode powerful Eddie George to a Super Bowl. He's said he's never had a back be so successful, so fast as Todd Gurley.''No, and I've been around some really good ones,''...

AP Sports WriterWith Joe Judge era days away, Giants pause to remember 9-11By TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) With his NFL head coaching debut three days away, Joe Judge was well aware of the importance of Friday before the New York Giants headed to practice.While it was another...

Falcons’ Kazee done for the year with Achilles injuryFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Falcons coach Dan Quinn said safety Damontae Kazee will be placed on injured reserve and miss the rest of the season with a torn Achilles tendon.Kazee was hurt in the second quarter of Atlanta's 30-16 loss...

Chiefs, team president Mark Donovan sign long-term extensionKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs and team President Mark Donovan announced a long-term contract extension Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed.Donovan joined the Chiefs as chief operating officer in 2009 and was promoted to team president in 2011.''I'd like...