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AP Sports WriterBrotherly Love; Pounceys ready for unique chapter in rivalryBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Mike Pouncey beat Maurkice Pouncey into the world by a full 60 seconds in the summer of 1989, his first victory in a sibling rivalry that will reach a unique milestone on Sunday when...

The Latest: Kraft ordered to appear as 3-day hearing endsWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) The Latest on a suppression of evidence hearing in the Robert Kraft prostitution case (all times local):5:30 p.m.Attorneys for New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft wound down a three-day hearing by arguing surveillance video...

AP Sports WriterStruggling Buccaneers fire defensive coordinator Mike SmithBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Mike Smith is out as defensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, replaced by linebackers coach Mark Duffner.Riding a three-game losing streak and not showing any signs of being able to fix a porous unit...

The Latest: Bucs race out to big early lead vs. RamsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 3 (all times EDT):5:15 p.m.Jameis Winston and the Tampa Bay defense are both off to strong starts against the Los Angeles Rams.The Buccaneers scored the first 21 points against the defending...

AP Sports WriterDrop zone: Browns WR Coleman still bothered by major miscueBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) The spiral slipped through Corey Coleman's hands, depriving the Browns of a certain touchdown.Worse, his miscue may have cost them a precious win - a so-far-distant first win.Coleman dropped rookie quarterback DeShone...

AP Sports WriterHouston Texans abruptly fire GM Brian GaineBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans abruptly fired general manager Brian Gaine on Friday less than 18 months after he took the job.The team announced the move with a statement from team owner Cal McNair, who said only that...

AP Pro Football WriterDoug Pederson makes it clear he wants to stay in PhillyBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Doug Pederson led the Philadelphia Eagles to the franchise's only Super Bowl title with a backup quarterback just three years ago and followed up with consecutive playoff appearances.He's not planning to...

Falcons' Julio Jones agrees to 3-year, $66 million extensionFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) One day before the season opener, Atlanta Falcons receiver Julio Jones finally got his long-awaited contract extension Saturday, agreeing to a three-year, $66 million deal.The extension is nearly fully guaranteed when he signs. It locks in...

AP Sports WriterLeonard, Nelson prepare to build off All-Pro rookie seasonsBy MICHAEL MAROTWESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) Last season, Darius Leonard led the league in tackles, earned the Defensive Rookie of the Year award and was an All-Pro.Most players would consider it a spectacular start to an NFL career.The Indianapolis...

The Latest: Ballentine will attend Giants minicampTOPEKA, Kan. (AP) The Latest on the killing of a Washburn University football player and wounding of a New York Giants draft pick (all times local):5:30 p.m.The New York Giants say cornerback Corey Ballentine, who was shot Sunday in Topeka, Kansas, is...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Latest from the NFL's annual scouting combine (all times local): --- 2:45 p.m. Houston Texans general manager Rick Smith and Oakland Raiders coach Jack Del Rio both said they enjoyed their time in Mexico City last season. In fact, Smith was such a big fan of the experience he thinks...

Titans sign rookie drafted to back up NFL's rushing leaderNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have signed their third-round draft pick, the running back expected to back up NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry.The Titans announced Darrynton Evans agreed to a multi-year deal Wednesday. His agency shared a photo...