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Suspect in break-in at NFL star's home waives extraditionFARMINGTON, Maine (AP) A third suspect wanted in connection with a burglary at the home of New England Patriots' tight end Rob Gronkowsi has waived extradition from Maine, where he's in custody.The Sun Journal reports that Maine prosecutors declined to...

Panthers sign running back Kenjon Barner from EaglesCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers have signed free-agent running back Kenjon Barner from the Philadelphia Eagles to a one-year contract.Financial terms were not available Friday.Barner is expected to compete as a third-down back and returner. A day earlier, the Panthers...

Associated PressBarkley tries to temper Giant expectations as minicamp opensBy MATT SUGAMEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) When it comes to football, Saquon Barkley has a knack for doing what might sound impossible.Whether it's his freakish feats in the weight room, or his game-breaking plays during a three-year career at...

Associated PressPats' McDaniels: No promises came with decision to returnBy MATT KALMANFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) In his first public comments since he declined at the last minute to accept the Indianapolis Colts' head coaching position, Josh McDaniels denied Friday that he'd made any deal to succeed Bill Belichick as...

AP Sports WriterJosh Allen thrown for loss (of words) at meeting Jim KellyBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Rookie quarterback Josh Allen says the only time he became rattled during his first Buffalo Bills practice was when he was introduced to Hall of Famer Jim Kelly.The first-round draft...

AP Sports WriterLindsay willing to play any role to latch on with BroncosBy PAT GRAHAMENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The fieriness of undrafted rookie running back Phillip Lindsay will be put on the backburner.Not for long, just for now.The former Colorado standout known as the ''Tasmanian Devil " for his...

AP Sports WriterRudolph: In Pittsburgh to learn, not 'bother' RoethlisbergerBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Mason Rudolph started wearing the No. 2 while playing high school football in South Carolina. He kept it during his record-breaking career at Oklahoma State, where he left as the program's all-time winningest quarterback.When the...

AP Sports WriterHubbard's career changed in dodgeball, led him to BengalsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Sam Hubbard was engrossed in a dodgeball game during his high school gym class when Ohio State coach Urban Meyer walked through the door. A lot of heads turned, including his.And his sports career...

Cardinals sign drafts picks Edmonds, Campbell, CunninghamTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals signed fourth-round pick Chase Edmonds and two other draft choices to four-year contracts Friday.Edmonds, the former Fordham running back selected 134th overall, set school and Patriot League career records with 5,862 rushing yards, 74 touchdowns, 67...

AP Sports WriterNFL: Bills acted properly in team president's resignationBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The NFL has determined the Buffalo Bills acted properly in the aftermath of team president Russ Brandon's resignation amid allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with a female employee.The league released a statement...

AP Sports WriterChargers coach Lynn to get college degree 26 years laterBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Anthony Lynn left Texas Tech in 1992 for a life in the NFL, he was only six class hours shy of earning his degree.Although he won two Super Bowl rings as...

Titans agree to terms with Dane Cruikshank, QB Luke FalkNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with half their draft class in reaching deals with defensive back Dane Cruikshank and quarterback Luke Falk.The Titans announced the deals Thursday.Cruikshank was selected in the fifth round after...