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Alcoholics Anonymous founding document sells for $2.4MLOS ANGELES (AP) The founding document of Alcoholics Anonymous, known to adherents as the ''Big Book,'' has been sold at auction for $2.4 million to the owner of the Indianapolis Colts.The auction house Profiles in History says the manuscript with handwritten notes...

AP Pro Football WriterAuburn star Carlson ready as Vikings turn to rookie kickerBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Daniel Carlson's career-best field goal at Auburn was 56 yards. His confidence range indoors reaches 65. During pre-draft training in the high altitude of his home state Colorado, he said, even...

AP Sports WriterConfident Darnold hits Jets practice field for first timeBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Todd Bowles chuckled for a moment and then just couldn't resist the urge to break from his normally low-key, stoic public persona.The New York Jets coach had just been asked what...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders agree to deal with LB Derrick JohnsonBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders agreed to a one-year deal Friday with veteran linebacker Derrick Johnson to bolster the middle of their defense.Coach Jon Gruden said Johnson adds a presence to the defense that was...

AP Sports WriterMayfield confident QB competition won't divide BrownsBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Baker Mayfield intends to conquer, not divide.Although drafted by the win-starved Cleveland Browns with the No. 1 overall pick to be their quarterback of the future, Mayfield said Friday he plans to be a leader...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks release Cliff Avril; injury cost him most of 2017By TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Defensive end Cliff Avril was released by the Seattle Seahawks on Friday with a failed physical designation due to a neck injury that cost him most of the 2017 season.Avril's release was expected...

Dolphins claim QB Bryce Petty after his release by JetsMIAMI (AP) The Miami Dolphins have claimed quarterback Bryce Petty a day after he was waived by the New York Jets.With Miami's move Friday, Petty joins veterans Brock Osweiler and David Fales in the competition for the backup job...

AP Sports WriterConfident Darnold hits Jets practice field for first timeBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Todd Bowles chuckled for a moment and then just couldn't resist the urge to break from his normally low-key, stoic public persona.The New York Jets coach had just been asked what...

Vikings sign 2nd-round draft pick OT Brian O'NeillEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have signed offensive tackle Brian O'Neill, their second-round draft pick out of Pittsburgh.The four-year deal was done Friday, before Vikings rookie minicamp began. They have three of their eight draft picks left unsigned: first-round cornerback...

Three top Packers picks get started, 'hard work' aheadGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) For a host of rookies, the road to a spot on the Green Bay Packers' roster began on Friday. While what they did during the first of two post-draft rookie orientation camp practices won't decide their...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks release Cliff Avril; injury cost him most of 2017By TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Defensive end Cliff Avril was released by the Seattle Seahawks on Friday with a failed physical designation due to a neck injury that cost him most of the 2017 season.Avril's release was expected...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks' Cliff Avril released; injury cost him most of 2017By TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Defensive end Cliff Avril has been released by the Seattle Seahawks with a failed physical designation due to a neck injury that cost him most of the 2017 season.Avril's release Friday was expected...