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Associated PressNetflix series examines 'perfect storm' that felled NFL starBy WILLIAM J. KOLEBOSTON (AP) More than two years after he killed himself in his prison cell, former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's story still fascinates - and now it's heading back to the small screen.Netflix is releasing...

Bills place QB Yates on IR, cut Coleman and sign 2 playersORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have placed third-string quarterback T.J. Yates on the injured reserve list in making a series of moves before their season opener against the New York Jets on Sunday.Yates sustained a...

AP Pro Football WriterMariota outduels Wentz as Titans edge Eagles 26-23 in OTBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Mike Vrabel took a timeout late in overtime with the Tennessee Titans facing their third fourth down, then the first-year coach pulled kicker Ryan Succop off the field.Marcus Mariota, Corey...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Jackson agrees to $56M, 5-year deal with RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have agreed to a five-year extension to keep guard Gabe Jackson under contract through the 2022 season.A person familiar with the deal said Friday that it is worth $56...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: New England's Odd Couple writes a post-Brady scriptBy PAUL NEWBERRYThe Hoodie and the Fedora.Talk about an Odd Couple.Yet, much like Felix and Oscar, we have a feeling that Bill Belichick and Cam Newton will come to a detente that tests their comfort levels but serves them...

The Latest: 5 spots remain in NFL playoff fieldBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL's Week 16 (All times Eastern).4:55 p.m.Seven teams have punched their ticket to the playoffs, and eight teams remain in contention for the final five spots.The Patriots joined the Chiefs and Chargers in the AFC...

AP Sports WriterLions skip practice after discussing shooting of Jacob BlakeBy LARRY LAGEALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions decided not to practice on Tuesday, protesting after a Black man was shot by police in Wisconsin.''We came up with this one as a unit,'' Detroit defensive end Trey...

Man charged in shooting of Giants draft pick and teammateTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) An 18-year-old Kansas man has been charged in the April attack that wounded New York Giants draft pick Corey Ballentine and killed one of his Washburn University teammates, Dwane Simmons.Francisco Alejandro Mendez was charged Friday with...

The Latest: Jenkins says owners-players meeting canceledBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the eighth Sunday of the NFL regular season (all times Eastern):6:32 p.m.Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins says the next proposed meeting between the owners and players to discuss social justice initiatives has been canceled.''The league didn't accept...

AP Sports Writer'Get your popcorn ready:' Jackson hopes to shine for EaglesBy STEPHEN WHYNODeSean Jackson hasn't done much on a football field since making eight catches for 154 yards and two touchdowns in the Philadelphia Eagles' 2019 season-opening victory against Washington.A core muscle injury the next week sidelined him...

AP Sports WriterRedskins hire former Panthers exec Rogers, Schaffer leavesBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins made their latest move Thursday in an organizational overhaul by hiring former Carolina Panthers executive Rob Rogers as senior vice president of football administration.Rogers fills a key role in the front...

Seahawks sign K Sebastian Janikowski, QB Stephen MorrisRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks are hoping Sebastian Janikowski can solve their kicking issues.Seattle signed Janikowski on Friday amid a number of moves by the team.Seattle also signed quarterback Stephen Morris to have another arm on the roster behind Russell...