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Judge: Lawsuits against Hernandez can be heard in BostonBOSTON (AP) A judge says two wrongful-death lawsuits pending against the estate of late NFL player late Aaron Hernandez will be heard in Boston, in Suffolk County.An attorney for Hernandez's estate asked that the lawsuits filed by the families of...

AP Pro Football WriterT.J. Ward's teammates stumped by reported trade talksBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The notion of the Denver Broncos and strong safety T.J. Ward parting ways isn't sitting well with his teammates.Von Miller said at the team's kickoff luncheon that he was taken aback by an...

AP Sports WriterNFL 2017: Falcons NFC South Rivals to challenge for divisionBy BRETT MARTELBefore the Atlanta Falcons can think about Super Bowl redemption, they'll have to contend with an NFC South Division that could be dangerous to overlook.A Carolina team that was in the Super Bowl just two seasons...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL 2017: Russell Wilson makes Seahawks leaders in NFC WestBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) One look at the quarterback situations in the NFC West tells you just about everything you need to know about the hierarchy in the division.While Arizona, Los Angeles and San...

AP Pro Football WriterON FOOTBALL: More fun coming to NFL this season?By BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) Troy Vincent has heard, far too often, the No Fun League reference to his sport.While he finds it a totally inaccurate description, Vincent is confident the NFL will be even more entertaining...

AP Sports WriterSuspension for Bengals LB Burfict reduced to 3 gamesBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict had his NFL suspension reduced from five to three games for his egregious hit on a Chiefs running back during a preseason game.During the second preseason game, Burfict leveled running...

AP Sports WriterRookie Nazair Jones earning his chances with SeahawksBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Before the start of training camp, Nazair Jones was the ''other'' rookie defensive lineman taken by the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL draft.All the attention was on Malik McDowell, the second-round pick with first-round...

AP Sports WriterDolphins looking for Tunsil to anchor line at left tackleBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Laremy Tunsil's old position is his new position, and the switch back to left tackle allows the Miami Dolphins' second-year pro to better show his skills.That's the case even off the field.''He...

AP Sports WriterTrading places: Haden cut by Browns, signs with SteelersBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Joe Haden only needed a few hours to find a team that wanted him.It's a squad he's very familiar with.Goodbye, Cleveland. Hello, Pittsburgh.Cut earlier in the day by the Browns after seven seasons, the...

AP Sports WriterLast move: Browns trade disappointing OL Erving to ChiefsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns made their final move with offensive lineman Cam Erving, another of the team's first-round busts.Erving, who was shifted from guard to center to tackle during two seasons with Cleveland, was traded Wednesday...

AP Sports WriterCut by Browns, Haden signs 3-year deal with SteelersBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Joe Haden needed a job, a change of scenery and a chance at a Super Bowl.The Pittsburgh Steelers were more than happy to give the longtime Cleveland Browns cornerback a shot at all three.The...

AP Pro Football WriterTexans ready to head home to Houston after game canceledBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) The Texans headed home to flood-ravaged Houston after their final preseason game against the Dallas Cowboys was canceled Wednesday.''We've got several members of our travel party - our coaches, our players,...