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Associated PressAttorney: Hernandez hinted at suicide weeks before his deathBy PHILIP MARCELOBOSTON (AP) Aaron Hernandez hinted about suicide weeks before he was found hanging by a bedsheet in prison last week, according to a jailhouse friend who once sought to share a cell with the former NFL star.Lawrence...

The Latest: Jailhouse pal says Hernandez hinted at suicideBOSTON (AP) The Latest on former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's suicide (all times local):2:10 p.m.A jailhouse friend of Aaron Hernandez is suggesting the former NFL star hinted at his suicide weeks before he was found hanging by a bedsheet in...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks GM downplays chances of Richard Sherman tradeBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) As has often been the case for the past month, Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider had to address the latest Monday about star cornerback Richard Sherman and his future.From Schneider's position, nothing the...

Chargers GM: Joey Bosa is working out with teammatesCARSON, Calif. (AP) Defensive end Joey Bosa is working out at the Los Angeles Chargers' training complex after spending the first two weeks of their voluntary offseason program back home in Florida.Chargers general manager Tom Telesco confirmed Monday that Bosa...

Ex-Packers CB Sam Shields fined $500 in marijuana caseGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Former Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields will pay a $500 fine after pleading no contest to marijuana possession.The 29-year-old Shields changed his plea Monday after earlier pleading not guilty.USA Today Network-Wisconsin reports that a charge...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos GM Elway not sweating his many needs on offenseBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) John Elway has a wicked defense and a wretched offense.In many respects, Denver's defense last year was even better than the one that carried Peyton Manning across the finish line of...

AP Sports WriterNFL draft: Browns still searching for franchise quarterbackBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Finding Bigfoot has been more productive than the Cleveland Browns' search for a franchise quarterback.This flawed football quest drags on.For nearly two decades, the Browns, once a standard of NFL excellence and now a league...

Associated PressAaron Hernandez friends, family turn out for private funeralBy DAVE COLLINSBRISTOL, Conn. (AP) Aaron Hernandez's family and friends bid farewell to the former NFL star at a private funeral Monday, and a judge ordered that three suicide notes he left be turned over to his fiancee by...

The Latest: Ex-NFL star Hernandez's remains will be crematedBRISTOL, Conn. (AP) The Latest on the funeral for Aaron Hernandez (all times local):5:05 p.m.Aaron Hernandez's family plans to have his remains cremated after the ex-NFL star hanged himself in prison.A spokeswoman for the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association says the...

AP Sports WriterBills opt not to match offer sheet for free agent GillisleeBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Buffalo Bills have not matched the contract offer tendered by the New England Patriots to restricted free agent running back Mike Gillislee.The team announced the decision Monday, making official the offer...

AP Sports WriterBills opt not to match offer sheet for free agent GillisleeBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) - The Buffalo Bills have decided not to match the contract offer tendered by the New England Patriots to restricted free agent running back Mike Gillislee.The team announced the decision Monday, making official...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks GM downplays chances of Richard Sherman tradeBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) As has often been the case for the past month, Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider had to address the latest Monday about star cornerback Richard Sherman and his future.From Schneider's position, nothing the...