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Cole Madison finds his way back to football with PackersGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) When the Green Bay Packers used a fifth-round draft pick on Cole Madison last year, there was optimism that the former Washington State standout would be able to fill an opening at right guard.Madison didn't...

AP Sports WriterBrowns rookie cornerback Williams looks the partBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) With a bright smile, easygoing nature and similar facial expressions, rookie cornerback Greedy Williams looks like a young Chris Rock.He's a dead ringer for the comedian.''I tell people, that's my father,'' Williams joked.The only rock...

Cole Madison finds his way back to football with PackersGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) When the Green Bay Packers used a fifth-round draft pick on Cole Madison last year, there was optimism that the former Washington State standout would be able to fill an opening at right guard.Madison didn't...

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...

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 claims made by the wide receiver's fiancee of child abuse, offering a point-by-point response to an a...

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 claims made by the wide receiver's fiancee of child abuse, offering a point-by-point response to an a...

Bucs' Pierre-Paul released from hospital after crashFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul has been released from the hospital after a single-car crash in South Florida.In a statement, Buccaneers General Manager Jason Licht said the crash occurred Thursday morning.The two-time Pro Bowler was...

Dwight Freeney to be inducted into Colts' Ring of HonorINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Former Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney will be inducted into the team's Ring of Honor later this year.A date for the ceremony has not yet been chosen. Team owner Jim Irsay made the announcement during Thursday's...

Jets claim QB Luke Falk off waivers from DolphinsFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have claimed quarterback Luke Falk off waivers from the Miami Dolphins.Falk is reunited with Adam Gase, who was his coach last season as a rookie in Miami. The former Washington State star...

Raiders sign RB Doug Martin, release TE Lee SmithALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders are bringing back free agent running back Doug Martin for a second season.The Raiders also released tight end Lee Smith and signed five draft picks to contracts Thursday.Oakland finalized the deal with the 30-year-old...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers rookie praised for good Samaritan act in collegeBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco rookie Dre Greenlaw enters the NFL with a little more fanfare than most fifth-round linebackers.His role as a good Samaritan to save a high school classmate from a potential...

AP Sports WriterGiants have advised Corey Ballentine to skip rookie campBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The Giants have told Corey Ballentine to skip the team's upcoming rookie minicamp to mourn the death of a Washburn University teammate who was killed in a shooting that also wounded New...