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AP Sports WriterJets promote QB coach Jeremy Bates to offensive coordinatorBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.Jeremy Bates is getting another chance at running an NFL offense.The New York Jets promoted the quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator Wednesday, replacing the fired John Morton.The team also hired Rick Dennison as offensive line coach/run...

AP Sports WriterJets promote QB coach Jeremy Bates to offensive coordinatorBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.Jeremy Bates is getting another chance at running an NFL offense.The New York Jets promoted Bates from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator Wednesday, replacing the fired John Morton.The team also hired Rick Dennison as offensive line...

AP Sports WriterFormer Steelers OC Haley excited about new start with BrownsBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Todd Haley's dad played for the Steelers, so he grew up in a household where enemy lines were clearly defined.''I hated the Browns,'' Haley said.Not anymore.After six successful seasons guiding one of...

AP Sports WriterJets promote QB coach Jeremy Bates to offensive coordinatorBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.The New York Jets promoted quarterbacks coach Jeremy Bates to offensive coordinator Wednesday.The team also hired Rick Dennison as offensive line coach/run game coordinator and Steve Jackson as assistant defensive backs coach.Bates replaces John Morton, who...

49ers center Daniel Kilgore receives three-year extensionSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has his man to snap the ball for the next several seasons after center Daniel Kilgore received a three-year contract extension.The team announced the deal Wednesday that takes Kilgore through the 2020 season. Last...

AP Sports WriterBengals sign former Giants offensive tackle Bobby HartBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals took their first step in bolstering their offensive line, signing former New York Giants tackle Bobby Hart on Wednesday.Hart started 21 games for the Giants in the past three seasons, including seven last...

Radio station to halt broadcasts for 'sensitivity training'BOSTON (AP) A Boston sports radio station facing criticism after a host used a stereotyped Asian accent to impersonate New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's agent will suspend live programming while employees receive ''sensitivity training.''WEEI announced Wednesday that live programs will...

Radio station to halt broadcasts for 'sensitivity training'BOSTON (AP) A Boston sports radio station facing criticism after a host used a stereotyped Asian accent to impersonate New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's agent will suspend live programming while employees receive ''sensitivity training.''WEEI announced Wednesday that live programs will...

Ravens-Bears to meet in Hall of Fame game on Aug. 2BALTIMORE (AP) The Baltimore Ravens and Chicago Bears will launch the NFL's 99th season by playing in the annual Hall of Fame game on Aug. 2.The Ravens' first appearance in the Hall of Fame game, which launches the...

Titans coach Mike Vrabel finalizes staff with 4 more hiresNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) New Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel has finalized his coaching staff.The Titans announced the final additions to Vrabel's staff on Tuesday with the hires of assistant special teams coach Matt Edwards, defensive assistants Scott Booker and...

Patriots player Gronkowski gives $25,000 to kids' hospitalPORTLAND, Maine (AP) New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has visited a hospital in Maine to make a donation and meet with kids.Gronkowski, his father and two of his brothers delivered a $25,000 check to The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital...

AP Sports WriterReich embraces new role with Colts as coaching backup planBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Frank Reich has been introduced as the Indianapolis Colts new head coach.The former Philadelphia Eagles' offensive coordinator accepted the job two days earlier then signed his contract at the home of team owner...