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AP Sports WriterPatriots release Antonio Brown after another accusationBy JIMMY GOLENFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Antonio Brown was released by the Patriots on Friday after a second woman accused him of sexual misconduct. New England is the third team in seven months to tire of the off-field behavior that has...

Associated PressSteelers safety Morgan Burnett set to return against BrownsBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Morgan Burnett is just happy to be back on the field.The veteran safety will play Sunday at home against Cleveland after missing the previous four games with a groin injury.''It's good...

AP Sports WriterBrowns coach: Choke of OBJ doesn't belong in NFL gameBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns coach Freddie Kitchens has Odell Beckham's back. He's more worried the NFL protecting the star's neck.Kitchens said Monday that he wishes the league's officials were more consistent calling penalties in the aftermath...

Seahawks add Al Woods, announce Ezekiel Ansah signingRENTON, Wash. (AP) Free-agent defensive tackle Al Woods has agreed to a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks according to his agency.Woods' agency, SportsTrust Advisers, announced the agreement on social media on Friday night.Earlier in the day, the Seahawks officially announced...

Titans will have Derrick Henry, not Jackson against SaintsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry practiced fully Friday for the Tennessee Titans, who will be without starting cornerback Adoree' Jackson for a third straight game against the Saints.Henry did not practice Thursday and was limited Wednesday....

AP Sports WriterJerry Jones backs Elliott again as Cowboys prep for campBy SCHUYLER DIXONOXNARD, Calif. (AP) Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reiterated his belief that star running back Ezekiel Elliott wasn't guilty of domestic violence in a case the NFL has been investigating for a year.Jones said Sunday...

AP Sports WriterChiefs' Duvernay-Tardif putting medical degree to workBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Laurent Duvernay-Tardif has gone from the offensive line to the front line, using the medical degree he completed during offseasons with the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs to help patients during the COVID-19...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez is back in court as the judge overseeing his murder trial hears arguments regarding the instructions she will give to the jury.Superior Court Judge Susan Garsh is hearing motions Friday from both sides.Prosecutors rested their case Thursday...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy stood near an entrance to Tampa Bay's locker room talking about the end to another disappointing season.But instead of venting frustration, the NFL's highest-paid player at his position spoke about what he's convinced will be much better days ahead...

Falcons to honor former stars Michael Vick, Roddy WhiteATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons are planning a retirement ceremony for two of the team's most prominent players - Michael Vick and Roddy White.The Falcons say Monday's ceremony at team owner Arthur Blank's offices will recognize the ''contributions and impact''...

BEREA, Ohio (AP) The NFL's investigation into Johnny Manziel's recent domestic incident remains open.Spokesman Brian McCarthy said Thursday that ''no decision has been made'' on Manziel, who is facing a fine or suspension from the league if he broke its personal conduct policy during an Oct. 12 argument...

Injured Steelers LB Shazier transferred to PittsburghPITTSBURGH (AP) Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has been transferred from a Cincinnati hospital to Pittsburgh to continue treatment for a spinal injury suffered during Monday night's game against the Bengals.The Steelers say Shazier was transported from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh on Wednesday afternoon...