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Johnny Robinson selected Hall of Fame's Seniors FinalistCANTON, Ohio (AP) Former Kansas City Chiefs safety Johnny Robinson has been selected as the Seniors Finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019.Robinson was picked by the Hall of Fame's Seniors Committee on Friday.Robinson played 12 seasons...

Domestic violence case dismissed against ex-Jaguars LB BrownJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) A domestic violence complaint against former Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Blair Brown has been dismissed.A judge dismissed the case last week, according to Duval County court records. Brown's agent, Michael Boyer, released a statement Wednesday saying Brown ''is very...

AP Sports WriterNFL grants Browns WR Josh Gordon conditional reinstatementBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Suspended Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has been conditionally reinstated by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.Gordon, who hasn't played since the 2014 season, met in New York on Wednesday with Goodell. Gordon can immediately join the...

A week after an inept debut as a starter, Johnny Manziel had his shot at redemption cut short by a hamstring injury.The rookie quarterback had led Cleveland to a mere field goal when he was hurt late in the first half Sunday during a 17-13 loss to the Carolina...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Panthers reach 3-year deal with WR Jarius WrightBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers and unrestricted free agent slot wide receiver Jarius Wright have agreed on a three-year deal.The person spoke to The Associated Press Monday...

NFL player to pay for 11-year-old shooting victim's funeralANDERSON, S.C. (AP) Buffalo Bills defensive end Shaq Lawson says he will pay for the funeral of an 11-year-old South Carolina girl who died after someone fired more than 35 shots at her home.News outlets report a family member announced...

Kaepernick to release memoir through his publishing companyBy Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) Colin Kaepernick can add author and publisher to his resume.The former NFL quarterback who knelt during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality announced Thursday he's writing a memoir through his own publishing...

AP Pro Football WriterLook for 3 QBs in first 5 picks of NFL draftBy BARRY WILNERTalk about virtual drafts, what is a mock draft, really? Make believe.The upcoming NFL remote draft beginning Thursday night has a touch of irony to it. The producers of said mock drafts rarely are...

NFL teams pursue byes like they are precious jewels. Are they really? Or does the road to the Super Bowl not particularly come with a rest stop? History tells us that reaching the Super Bowl, let alone winning it, after playing in a wild-card game is anything but ideal. Not...

The Latest: NFL concussion payouts expected to growPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Latest on the NFL concussion settlement (all times local):5:10 p.m.Lawyers representing former NFL players in their concussion claims estimate payouts from the settlement with the league will likely reach $1.4 billion.The lawyers filed a status update Wednesday saying...

AP Sports WriterJags sticking with QB Kessler despite woeful, 3-game stretchBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Quarterback Cody Kessler has taken the Jacksonville Jaguars to a new low in 2018.The Jaguars (4-10) have totaled 658 yards in three games since Kessler replaced inconsistent starter Blake Bortles, including a season-low...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL players' union extends CBA voting deadline to SaturdayBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) The NFL players' union extended the deadline by two days for its members to vote on a new labor agreement with the league.Ballots from some 2,500 members now are due at 11:59...