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CBS picks up additional 12 million viewers for Super BowlBy The Associated PressAnother 12 million has been added to CBS' viewership totals for the Super Bowl.The network said Friday that the New England Patriots 13-3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Feb. 3 now totals 112.7 million viewers....

Jim Caldwell among 16 assistants hired by Dolphins' FloresMIAMI (AP) Former Colts and Lions coach Jim Caldwell has been hired by new Dolphins coach Brian Flores as assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach.Caldwell was among 16 members of Flores' staff announced Friday. The group includes new offensive coordinator...

Thousands who attended New Orleans protest raised $57, 000NEW ORLEANS (AP) Thousands of people attended the city of New Orleans' protest parties on Super Bowl Sunday, and many of those who attended a special fundraiser contributed more than $57,000 for a foundation that works to improve the community.A...

Gase fills out Jets staff with Cooter, Jefferson among hiresFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets coach Adam Gase has filled out his staff, including hiring Jim Bob Cooter as running backs coach, Shawn Jefferson as assistant head coach-offense/wide receivers and Frank Bush as assistant head coach-defense/inside linebackers.Cooter...

Jim Caldwell among 16 assistants hired by Dolphins' FloresMIAMI (AP) Former Colts and Lions coach Jim Caldwell has been hired by new Dolphins coach Brian Flores as assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach.Caldwell was among 16 members of Flores' staff announced Friday. The group includes new offensive coordinator...

Long snapper, long time: Dolphins' Denney eyes 15th seasonMIAMI (AP) Long snapper John Denney has re-signed for a 15th season with the Miami Dolphins.The 40-year-old Denney's streak of 224 consecutive games is the longest in team history and the longest active streak in the NFL. He's the longest-tenured...

Thousands who attended New Orleans protest raised $57, 000NEW ORLEANS (AP) Thousands of people attended the city of New Orleans' protest parties on Super Bowl Sunday, and many of those who attended a special fundraiser contributed more than $57,000 for a foundation that works to improve the community.A...

AP Sports WriterFalcons cut kicker Bryant, team's all-time scoring leaderBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons released kicker Matt Bryant on Wednesday, ending the 10-year run of the team's all-time leading scorer.The decision to not renew the team's option on the 43-year-old Bryant comes despite another strong season...

Falcons cut kicker Bryant, team's all-time scoring leaderATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons are releasing kicker Matt Bryant, ending the 10-year run of the team's all-time leading scorer.The decision Wednesday to not renew the team's option on the 43-year-old Bryant comes despite another strong season in 2018, when he...

AP Sports WriterColts' Luck hopes healthy offseason leads to better resultsBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) ??? Andrew Luck spent three offseasons fighting his way back from injuries. Now he can reap the reward.After returning to the field, making it back to the playoffs, regaining his Pro Bowl form and collecting...

Falcons release CB Alford, possibly clearing spot for OliverATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have released cornerback Robert Alford, a second-round pick in 2013 who had 10 career interceptions but none this season.The move, announced by the team on Tuesday night, could clear the way for Isaiah Oliver, a...

Falcons release CB Alford, possibly clearing spot for OliverATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have released cornerback Robert Alford, a second-round pick in 2013 who had 10 career interceptions but none this season.The move, announced by the team on Tuesday night, could clear the way for Isaiah Oliver, a...