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AP Sports WriterArians comfortable coaching Brady, Bucs during pandemicBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Bruce Arians didn't give much thought to the prospect of opting out of trying to help Tom Brady win a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The 67-year-old whose aggressive offensive philosophy is dubbed ''no...

AP Sports WriterRuss Brandon resigns as Bills, Sabres presidentBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Russ Brandon abruptly resigned his dual role as president of the NFL Buffalo Bills and NHL Buffalo Sabres after being confronted by the teams' owners regarding an inappropriate relationship with a female employee, two...

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to trade quarterback Alex Smith to the Kansas City Chiefs, league sources confirmed to ESPN. Kansas City will trade its second-round pick in the 2013 draft -- the second selection (No. 34 overall) in the round -- as well as another conditional mid-round pick...

AP National WriterSafeties first: Polamalu, Atwater heading to Hall of FameBy EDDIE PELLSMIAMI (AP) He grew his hair so long, it flowed out of his helmet and obscured the name on the back of his jersey.Didn't matter. Everyone knew where to find Troy Polamalu on Sundays.The Steelers great...

Dalton hurts thumb as Bengals' spiral continuesBy The Associated PressA season that started with promise for the Cincinnati Bengals continued its spiral when quarterback Andy Dalton injured his right thumb in a 35-20 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.Dalton was hurt on his passing hand while trying to...

Falcons agree to terms with veteran tight end Logan PaulsenFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have added depth at tight end by agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with seven-year veteran Logan Paulsen.Atlanta was thin at the position after releasing Levine Toilolo.The 31-year-old Paulsen played in...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings still on track for playoffs, but questions persistBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings remain on a clear track for the playoffs, closer in perception to the four teams ahead of them in the NFC than the pack behind.After their setback in Seattle on...

Man charged with shining laser at Patriots QB Tom BradyKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) A citation has been issued against a Missouri man accused of flashing a laser at New England quarterback Tom Brady during the Patriots' AFC championship game victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.Prosecutors said Tuesday that...

AP Sports WriterPackers take 'mental day' to rest in middle of tough stretchBy KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) In a sport where it's all about going as fast as possible as hard as possible and for as long as possible, first-year Packers coach Matt LaFleur on Wednesday elected...

Vikings-Eagles CapsuleBy The Associated PressMINNESOTA (5-0) AT PHILADELPHIA (3-2)Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FoxOPENING LINE - Vikings by 2+RECORD VS. SPREAD - Minnesota 5-0, Philadelphia 3-2SERIES RECORD - Vikings lead 13-12LAST MEETING - Vikings beat Eagles 48-30, Dec. 15, 2013LAST WEEK - Vikings had bye; Eagles lost to Redskins 27-20AP...

Redskins QB Alex Smith on playing again: 'That's the plan'WASHINGTON (AP) Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith says he hopes to play football again but still needs to make basic progress like relearning how to run after breaking his right leg.In an interview during a massage at a shopping...

AP Pro Football WriterAP sources: Jets, backup QB David Fales agree on 1-year dealBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Two people with direct knowledge of the deal say the New York Jets and backup quarterback David Fales have agreed to terms on a one-year contract.The people spoke to...