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AP Pro Football WriterStaley's patience pays off with 49ers trip to Super BowlBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) When the San Francisco 49ers were mired in a two-win season back in 2016 and headed to a third straight offseason with a coaching change, Joe Staley wondered if it...

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Arizona coach Bruce Arians has made little secret of how unprepared players from the spread offenses prevalent in college football are for a transition to the NFL.On Friday, he dealt with the problem firsthand on the opening day of Cardinals rookie minicamp.Arians said he found...

Jets claim K Rose; S Miles, TE Sterling sign RFA tendersFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have claimed kicker Nick Rose off waivers from the Los Angeles Chargers, giving free-agent signing Cairo Santos some camp competition this offseason.The team also announced Monday that safety Rontez Miles...

AP Sports WriterSaints on top of latest Pro32 poll; KC, Pats tied for 2ndBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) Who Dat on top of the latest AP Pro32 rankings?Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints.The Saints knocked off the Los Angeles Rams 45-35 on Sunday, handing them their first...

Kraft's prosecutors appeal block of massage parlor videoWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Florida prosecutors are appealing a judge's decision to block them from using video that allegedly shows New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft engaging in paid sex at a massage parlor.The Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office...

Browns trade another quarterback, send Hogan to RedskinsASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Cleveland Browns traded their third quarterback of the offseason, sending Kevin Hogan to the Washington Redskins.The teams announced the deal Friday that includes swapping sixth-round picks. Cleveland acquires the 188th pick from Washington for No. 205, which...

Dolphins set goal of having every player registered to voteDAVIE, Fla. (AP) The Miami Dolphins say they've set an offseason goal: to become the first team to have every player registered to vote.At Thursday's minicamp practice, the Dolphins enlisted the aid of Martin Luther King III and Bill...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings give coach Mike Zimmer a contract extensionBy DAVE CAMPBELLMANKATO, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings trickled into the residence hall for their two-week training camp stay, toting the usual duffel bags, electronic gadgets and mattress pads.Coach Mike Zimmer came with a contract extension.The Vikings announced...

AP Pro Football WriterJets trade disgruntled star safety Jamal Adams to SeahawksBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Jamal Adams' wish was finally granted: He's leaving New York in a stunning trade.The Jets dealt the disgruntled star safety to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, splitting with a gifted player...

Kaepernick to release memoir through his publishing companyBy Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) Colin Kaepernick can add author and publisher to his resume.The former NFL quarterback who knelt during the national anthem to protest racial injustice and police brutality announced Thursday he's writing a memoir through his own publishing...

Bears unveil statues of Payton, Halas at Soldier FieldCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bears have unveiled statues of Walter Payton and George Halas at Soldier Field, two days before the team opens the 100th season of the NFL with a home game against the rival Green Bay Packers.Each 12-foot...

Green Bay Packers stay with Pettine as defensive coordinatorGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Packers coach Matt LaFleur has decided to stick with Mike Pettine as his defensive coordinator.In LaFleur's first season, the Packers went from 6-9-1 in 2018 to 13-3 and the NFC championship game this season as second-year...