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Drew Brees' wife apologizes for husband's comments on flagNEW ORLEANS (AP) New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees has apologized for comments he made in an interview regarding his opposition to Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the national anthem. Now his wife has apologized as well, saying “we are the...

AP Pro Football WriterMarc Buoniconti tells AP it's time to ban youth footballBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) A victim himself of the sport, Marc Buoniconti wants youth football banned.He hasn't always felt that way. Now, as his Buoniconti Fund and the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis also researches...

AP Sports WriterBears on 6-game skid after blowing late lead against LionsBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) Mitchell Trubisky made a critical mistake. Chicago's defense struggled once again. A blocked extra point was costly.The Bears did what bad teams do in their sixth consecutive loss - increasing the likelihood of...

AP Pro Football WriterDemaryius Thomas bracing for trade out of DenverBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Demaryius Thomas is bracing for a trade after Denver slipped to 3-5 midway through his ninth NFL season.Thomas, the Broncos' longest-tenured player, put the odds at ''50-50'' that he'll be summoned into general...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Colts quarterback Matt Hasselbeck returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with day with a rib injury.Coach Chuck Pagano has said all week he believes Hasselbeck will play in Sunday's pivotal game between the AFC South's co-leaders, Indianapolis (6-7) and Houston (6-7).Starting quarterback Andrew Luck...

AP Sports WriterBuffalo Bills promote Leslie Frazier to assistant head coachBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier is adding assistant head coach to his job title.The promotion announced Wednesday underscores Frazier's role of serving as one of head coach Sean McDermott's most trusted...

Antonio Brown apologizes to Patriots, owner Robert KraftBOSTON (AP) Antonio Brown has apologized to the Patriots and team owner Robert Kraft for any negative attention he brought to the team during his brief stint in New England.The four-time All-Pro receiver posted his apology on Instagram Tuesday, writing: ''All...

Packers list 7 key players as doubtful for Bengals gameGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers could be without seven front-line players for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.Left tackle David Bakhtiari (hamstring), safety Kentrell Brice (groin), receiver Randall Cobb (chest), defensive tackle Mike Daniels (hip), cornerback...

AP Sports WriterJoan Jett, Underwood to perform 'Sunday Night Football' openBy JOE REEDYFred Gaudelli knew NBC would have to come up with something grand for this season's ''Sunday Night Football'' opener since the NFL is celebrating its 100th anniversary.It didn't take long for the show's executive producer to arrive...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy stood near an entrance to Tampa Bay's locker room talking about the end to another disappointing season.But instead of venting frustration, the NFL's highest-paid player at his position spoke about what he's convinced will be much better days ahead...

Jets sign former AAF, Troy quarterback Brandon SilversFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed quarterback Brandon Silvers, a former Troy University star who had been playing in the now-suspended Alliance of American Football.Silvers threw for 777 yards, four touchdowns and one interception in three starts...

AP Pro Football WriterAs Vikings prep for Redskins, Cousins grateful for old teamBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The coaches and players who have departed the Washington Redskins have not always been complimentary of their time with a franchise that has experienced its share of dysfunction over the past two...