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AP Sports WriterAP source: Chiefs, Jones agree to 4-year, $85M extensionBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed with defensive tackle Chris Jones on a four-year, $85 million contract extension that includes $60 million in guarantees, a person familiar with the deal told The...

About 2 dozen NFL players protested during anthems SundayBy The Associated PressDays after the NFL declined to change its rule on the national anthem, about two dozen players protested around the league Sunday.Associated Press journalists counted 22 players protesting during the anthems in some way before day games. Some...

The back and forth between the representatives of Jameis Winston and Erica Kinsman has ramped up on the eve of CNN's airing of the film ''The Hunting Ground.''The cable news station is scheduled to show documentary about sexual assault on American college campuses Sunday. The film aired at the...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) Tampa Bay quarterback Jameis Winston figures the Buccaneers give themselves their best chance at a playoff berth by acting as if the postseason starts early - as in, Saturday in New Orleans. ''Yeah, it starts now,'' Winston said this week. ''It's a game that we've got to...

Associated Press49ers, Raiders alter schedules due to smoke from wildfireBy JOE STIGLICHSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers shifted workout times Friday as smoke from a massive Northern California wildfire affected the air quality in the Bay Area.With the air quality rated at levels considered unhealthy, the...

AP Pro Football WriterUndrafted players making big impression on RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) After winning just four games last season and holding four picks in the top two rounds of the NFL draft, the Oakland Raiders figured to have plenty of opportunities for rookies to contribute.What's a...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos defensive tackle Kyle Peko opts out of 2020 seasonBy ARNIE STAPLETONBroncos general manager John Elway confirmed Tuesday that veteran defensive tackle Kyle Peko has opted out of the 2020 season over COVID-19 concerns.The NFL and the players association agreed last week to an opt-out clause...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Long redeems himself at guard after center strugglesBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Spencer Long was frustrated, angry and thoroughly embarrassed.He had gone from being the leader of the New York Jets' offensive line to an unexpected punchline.Long was all over the blooper...

Bears waive cornerback Amukamara, receiver GabrielLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears waived cornerback Prince Amukamara and speedy receiver Taylor Gabriel on Friday.Amukamara started 42 games over the past three seasons and gave the Bears a physical presence in the backfield while helping the defense emerge as a...

AP Sports WriterRedskins weigh drafting Chase Young vs. trading No. 2 pickBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) It has long seemed like a virtual certainty that the Redskins will take Chase Young with the second pick in the NFL draft.If the Cincinnati Bengals select LSU quarterback Joe Burrow first overall...

The Latest: Garrett says Cowboys not giving up on GregoryINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Latest on Wednesday at the NFL scouting combine (all times local):5:10 p.m.Dallas coach Jason Garrett says the Cowboys are standing by defensive end Randy Gregory, who was suspended indefinitely this week for violating the NFL's substance...

AP Music WriterJennifer Lopez and Shakira vow 'empowering' halftime showBy MESFIN FEKADUMIAMI (AP) Jennifer Lopez and Shakira said their Super Bowl halftime show will pay homage to Latino culture, promising a joint performance that has an empowering message and also one that will remember NBA icon Kobe Bryant.Lopez...