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Associated PressMiami Super Bowl organizers bring death to Burmese pythonsBy TERRY SPENCERSUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Miami's upcoming Super Bowl will mean death for dozens of invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades - and wildlife officials say that's a good thing.The game's organizing committee is working with Florida to promote...

AP Sports WriterJets sign Bridgewater, Williamson, Long; re-sign ClaiborneBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Teddy Bridgewater is getting a fresh start in a new place that suddenly has a crowded quarterbacks room - and could be adding another signal caller soon.The New York Jets signed the former Minnesota...

AP Sports WriterRams LB Travin Howard out for season with torn meniscusBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Linebacker Travin Howard will miss the upcoming season after tearing the meniscus in his knee, sidelining a probable starter for the Los Angeles Rams.Rams coach Sean McVay announced Tuesday that Howard...

Jaguars acquire RB Hyde from Browns in trade for draft pickJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars traded for Cleveland running back Carlos Hyde on Friday, adding a proven starter while Leonard Fournette progresses slowly from a strained right hamstring.The Browns (2-3-1) will get a 2019 fifth-round draft pick...

Packers activate center Corey Linsley from injured reserveGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers center Corey Linsley has been activated from injured reserve after missing his team's past three games.Linsley was activated Saturday. He was added to the Packers' injury report with no game status designation for the...

AP Sports WriterMake it 2 in a row - takeaways help Dolphins' turnaroundBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) The biggest takeaway from the Miami Dolphins' wins the past two weeks: Takeaways matter.The Dolphins had by far the NFL's worst turnover differential two weeks ago, when they were 0-7. But...

AP Pro Football WriterAP Sources: Eagles get Michael Bennett from SeattleBy ROB MAADDIThe Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles bolstered their formidable pass rush with another top-level defensive lineman.The Eagles acquired three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Bennett from the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, three people familiar with the trade...

Bugel, Thomas win PFWA's assistant coach awardBy The Associated PressJoe Bugel and Emmitt Thomas are winners of the 2018 Paul ''Dr. Z'' Zimmerman Award given by the Professional Football Writers of America for work as an NFL assistant coach.Bugel spent 27 of his 32 NFL seasons as an assistant...

Lions waive running back Tion GreenALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have waived running back Tion Green.Green appeared in five games last season for Detroit, rushing for 165 yards and two touchdowns on 42 carries. Green was an undrafted rookie last year out of Cincinnati.Detroit has tried...

Warren Sapp to donate brain for medical researchMIAMI (AP) Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp is donating his brain for medical research.Sapp announced on social media Tuesday that his brain will go to the Concussion Legacy Foundation after his death.The 44-year-old said in a statement that he's...

AP Sports WriterNFL at 100: Seattle had to top 49ers on way to 1st titleBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) It took winning a Super Bowl and celebrating the championship for Bobby Wagner to gain a bit of clarity.He came to understand that the Seattle Seahawks' domination of the Denver...

Former 49ers defensive end Cedrick Hardman dies at 70SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Former San Francisco 49ers defensive end Cedrick Hardman has died. He was 70.The team said he died Friday night.An-time All-Pro selection in 1971 and 1975 and Pro Bowl player in 1972 and 1976, Hardman anchored a defensive...