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AP Sports WriterGiants making things easier for players in effort to winBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants are going to simplify things in an effort to get a win.While coach Ben McAdoo wouldn't say precisely how the Giants would change for Sunday's game against...

Longtime TE Tony Gonzalez elected to Chiefs' Hall of FameKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Ten-time All-Pro tight end Tony Gonzalez was elected to the Kansas City Chiefs' Hall of Fame on Friday, and his name will be added to Arrowhead Stadium's ring of honor next season.Gonzalez played most of...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cam Newton to be Patriots starting quarterbackBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Cam Newton is officially the new starting quarterback of the New England Patriots.A person familiar with the situation said Thursday that Newton was announced as the starter during a team meeting. The person...

AP Sports WriterSaints QB Brees calls his contract a 'non-issue'By BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Drew Brees had what would have to be an anxious moment for a 38-year-old quarterback entering a contract year.The New Orleans Saints star nearly became collateral damage when a couple of players got tangled...

AP Sports WriterGiants defense looking to build off excellent seasonBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has every right to be optimistic about the upcoming season.His unit carried the team to an 11-5 record and a playoff berth in Ben McAdoo's first...

The New York Jets and the Minnesota Vikings will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at TCF Bank Stadium. N.Y. Jets at Minnesota When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 7, 2014 Where: TCF Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Vikings -4½ O/U: 40½ PREDICTION: Jets...

The Latest: Titans, Jaguars both win to stay atop AFC SouthBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the 13th Sunday of the NFL regular season (all times Eastern):---4:55 p.m.That Week 17 matchup between the Titans and Jaguars keeps looking bigger and bigger.Both teams won to remain tied atop the AFC...

AP Sports WriterMahomes shows maturity, growth in Chiefs' preseason openerBy DAVE SKRETTAST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) Patrick Mahomes dropped back to pass early in the Kansas City Chiefs' preseason opener against Cincinnati and, feeling the pressure of the pass rush collapsing the pocket around him, wisely stepped forward and...

Jaguars to interview Linehan for potential OC replacementJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to interview former Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Scott Linehan for their offensive coordinator job.Linehan is scheduled to meet with coach Doug Marrone this weekend. Linehan was out of the NFL the past year after...

Giants sign 5th-round draft picks Connelly, SlaytonEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have signed fifth-round draft picks Ryan Connelly and Darius Slayton, and re-signed defensive tackle John Jenkins.A linebacker from Wisconsin, Connelly played in 52 games with 26 starts. He had 251 tackles, six sacks and...

CLINCHED: Denver - AFC West; Indianapolis - AFC South; New England - AFC EastClinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with:- Win and Denver lossClinches first-round bye with:- Win, OR- Tie and Indianapolis loss or tie, OR- Loss and Cincinnati loss or tie and Pittsburgh loss or tie and Baltimore...

Ndamukong Suh headed to Tampa Bay to replace Gerald McCoyTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Ndamukong Suh is headed to Tampa Bay.Suh, who helped the Rams make the Super Bowl last season, has agreed to terms with the Buccaneers as a replacement for Gerald McCoy.McCoy was released earlier this week after...