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FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - From the moment Rex Ryan first strolled through the door, it was clear things would be different around the New York Jets.He was a larger-than-life character with a mouth that matched his size and swagger, starting with his declaration at his introductory news conference...

Brady can tie Favre for 2nd most wins by beating 49ersBy The Associated PressNEW ENGLAND (7-2) at SAN FRANCISCO (1-8)Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBSOPENING LINE - Patriots by 14RECORD VS. SPREAD - New England 7-2, San Francisco 2-7SERIES RECORD - 49ers lead 8-4LAST MEETING - 49ers beat Patriots 41-34,...

AP Sports WriterChicago Bears rout turnover-prone Buffalo Bills 41-9By JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Linebacker Khalil Mack broke into a wide grin when it was pointed out the Chicago Bears defense didn't need him for a second straight week.''Ha, I might be looking for another job here soon,''...

AP Sports WriterColts' offensive line starting to show signs of improvementBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The stats still look bad for the Indianapolis Colts' offensive line.The game tape is finally starting to become more palatable.After allowing a league-high 25 sacks and seeing franchise quarterback Andrew Luck get knocked around...

Children's tale by Patriots player featured at reading eventFRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) A children's book written by New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell is being highlighted at Boston-area schools.Massachusetts' first lady, Lauren Baker, planned to read and discuss ''The Magician's Hat'' on Monday with first- and second-graders at...

Green Bay fan sues over Bears' sideline ban on Packers gearCHICAGO (AP) One Green Bay Packers fan is going to court over a favorite Wisconsin pastime of disparaging the arch rival Chicago Bears.Russell Beckman filed a lawsuit in federal court Friday accusing the Bears of violating his free-speech...

DailyRotoFANTASY PLAYS: Raiders, Rams offer attractive daily stacksBy COLIN DREWGuaranteed prize pool tournaments on FanDuel and DraftKings have become a strategic focus for daily fantasy players at the same time the NFL becomes more of a passing league.With scoring up, a strategy of stacking - pairing a QB with...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks to release star cornerback Richard ShermanBy TIM BOOTHThe Seattle Seahawks cut ties on Friday with star cornerback Richard Sherman, who became one of the NFL's premier cornerbacks during his seven seasons with the team.The team informed Sherman early in the day he would be released, and...

Philadelphia Eagles get Super Bowl rings honoring team, fansPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles are sporting some bling to commemorate their Super Bowl victory.Players, coaches and organization members received their rings during a red-carpet party in Philadelphia on Thursday night.Cast in 10-karat white gold, the ring features 219 diamonds...

AP Sports WriterBengals' top pick Williams is injured, watching minicampBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Left tackle Jonah Williams is a lonely figure at the Bengals' minicamp. He walks around the field in his No. 73 jersey watching everyone else work out. The first-round pick stands behind his teammates during...

AP Pro Football WriterSidelined Gronk still easy to findBy BARRY WILNERHOUSTON (AP) While his Patriots teammates are dealing with the business of trying to win another Super Bowl, Rob Gronkowski is handling business of another sort.The sidelined tight end produced and starred in an online TV series that...

Ex-Patriot, ESPN analyst Bruschi recovering after 2nd strokeATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) Former New England Patriots linebacker and ESPN analyst Tedy Bruschi is recovering in a Massachusetts hospital after suffering a second stroke.His family says in a statement the 46-year-old suffered the stroke Thursday and immediately recognized the warning signs...