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AP Pro Football WriterElway: last year's draft class has to step up in 2018By ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) While John Elway and his staff wrap up preparations for next week's NFL draft, it's the Denver Broncos' 2017 draft class that's really on the clock.''Well, we're hoping they can...

Patriots broadcaster Gil Santos dies on 80th birthdayBOSTON (AP) Gil Santos, the New England Patriots' longtime radio voice, died Thursday on his 80th birthday and 57th wedding anniversary.Son Mark Santos confirmed the death to The Boston Globe. He said the cause of death wasn't immediately clear to the...

AP Sports WriterUnder wraps: Browns GM Dorsey keeping draft plans privateBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns general manager John Dorsey is old-school cool, from his wardrobe to keeping his plans for the upcoming NFL draft private.He's not tipping his hand.''You know,'' Dorsey said, ''a man once told me:...

Patriots broadcaster Gil Santos dies on 78th birthdayBOSTON (AP) Gil Santos, the New England Patriots' longtime radio voice, died Thursday on his 78th birthday.WBZ NewsRadio confirmed Santos' death. It didn't give a cause of death.Santos started working Patriots' broadcasts games in 1966 as a color analyst. He...

Judge says no to law firm on concussion settlementPHILADELPHIA (AP) A federal judge has denied a law firm's request to be added as an administrator of the NFL's estimated $1 billion concussion settlement.U.S. District Judge Anita Brody rejected an attempt from the Locks Law Firm to join the...

Arizona's Larry Fitzgerald Boxing HOF parade grand marshalCANASTOTA, N.Y. (AP) Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has been named grand marshal for the International Boxing Hall of Fame's annual parade.Fitzgerald, who starred in college at Pittsburgh, is a lifelong boxing fan and says he considers it a great...

Lions sign cornerback Raysean PringleALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed cornerback Raysean Pringle.Detroit made the move Wednesday.Pringle was part of practice squads in Jacksonville and Green Bay as an undrafted rookie. He played running back and wide receiver at Southern Utah.---More AP NFL: https://pro32.ap.org and...

Hester, Forte to sign 1-day contracts, retire with BearsCHICAGO (AP) Record-setting return specialist Devin Hester and running back Matt Forte will sign one-day contracts with the Chicago Bears and retire as members of the organization where they starred.The team says they will make it official at a ceremony...

Titans say they will exercise 5th-year option on QB MariotaNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have announced they will exercise their fifth-year option on quarterback Marcus Mariota.The move keeps Mariota under contract through the 2019 season.Titans general manager Jon Robinson made the announcement ahead of the May 3...

AP Sports WriterJ.T. Barrett tries to make draft impression with BengalsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) J.T. Barrett peeled off the orange No. 5 practice jersey, tossed it in a laundry bin and headed for the locker room. He stopped at one intersection and tried to get his bearings -...

Eagles center Jason Kelce gets married, sequins not includedPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce had another excuse to get dressed up this weekend- however not in outlandish sequins like he wore in the Super Bowl parade - when he and his girlfriend tied the knot.Kelce married Kylie...

Eagles center Jason Kelce gets married, sequins not includedPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce had another excuse to get dressed up this weekend- however not in outlandish sequins like he wore in the Super Bowl parade - when he and his girlfriend tied the knot.Kelce married Kylie...