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AP National WriterAfter another goodbye, Talib says Hello Again to Super BowlBy EDDIE PELLSATLANTA (AP) It may seem as though Aqib Talib says ''goodbye'' as often as the flight attendant standing at the front of the plane. And yet, he keeps resurfacing on good teams - and at...

AP National WriterAfter another goodbye, Talib says Hello Again to Super BowlBy EDDIE PELLSATLANTA (AP) It may seem as though Aqib Talib says ''goodbye'' as often as the flight attendant standing at the front of the plane. And yet, he keeps resurfacing on good teams - and at...

AP Sports WriterPerfect attendance: 3 fans to keep Super Bowl streak aliveBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Don Crisman knows precisely when the streak began: Jan. 15, 1967. The ticket price for the Super Bowl at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum was $12.''Good seats,'' Crisman, 82, said. ''You could buy...

Former NFL QB and assistant coach Wade Wilson dies at age 60DALLAS (AP) The Dallas Cowboys say former NFL quarterback and longtime assistant coach Wade Wilson has died.The Cowboys said Wilson passed away Friday at his home in Coppell, Texas. The team didn't specify a cause of death...

AP Sports WriterRam it: LA really is ready to knock off Pats in Super BowlBy GREG BEACHAMATLANTA (AP) The Los Angeles Rams aren't ready to beat the Patriots, according to much of the conventional wisdom around the Super Bowl.Only four members of the upstart NFC champions have ever...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos owner Pat Bowlen on cusp of Hall of FameBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) John Elway has a good feeling that Pat Bowlen will join him in the Hall of Fame this weekend.''He's right on the doorstep,'' the Hall of Fame quarterback-turned-executive said. ''He's very...

Associated PressCongressman Lewis sides with NFL players who want to protestBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) Congressman John Lewis believes sometimes people have to kneel before they can be heard so he supports NFL players who want to peacefully demonstrate against police brutality and social injustice.''There's nothing wrong with kneeling,''...

Associated PressRep. John Lewis sides with NFL players who want to protestBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) U.S. Rep. John Lewis believes sometimes people have to kneel before they can be heard so he supports NFL players who want to peacefully demonstrate against police brutality and social injustice.''There's nothing wrong...

The Latest: Patriots finish off week of practiceATLANTA (AP) The Latest on Super Bowl 53 (all times EST):5:20 p.m.The Patriots were back to full participation as they returned to the practice field for their final workout before Sunday's Super Bowl.The team gathered in the middle of Georgia Tech's...

AP Pro Football WriterLots of questions for Goodell, not a lot of answersBy BARRY WILNERATLANTA (AP) Faced with a blitz of officiating questions and queries about the effectiveness of the Rooney Rule, Colin Kaepernick's football unemployment, and the cancellation of a news conference for a Super Bowl halftime...

Redskins hire Rob Ryan as inside linebackers coachASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins have hired longtime NFL defensive guru Rob Ryan as inside linebackers coach.The team announced the move Wednesday, a day after promoting Kevin O'Connell to offensive coordinator on coach Jay Gruden's staff. Ryan most recently served...

AP Pro Football WriterLots of questions for Goodell, not a lot of answersBy BARRY WILNERATLANTA (AP) Faced with a blitz of officiating questions and queries about the effectiveness of the Rooney Rule, Colin Kaepernick's football unemployment, and the cancellation of a news conference for a Super Bowl halftime...