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AP Pro Football WriterBroncos bogged down by poor special teams playBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos coach Vic Fangio is absolving left tackle Garett Bolles of his latest infraction, a holding penalty that wiped out a 45-yard catch by Emmanuel Sanders against the 49ers, but he has no...

Associated PressCustomers videotaped at spa in Kraft case sue authoritiesBy TERRY SPENCERFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) Nearly three dozen men and women have filed a federal class-action lawsuit accusing Florida authorities of unlawfully videotaping them as they received legal massages at a parlor where New England Patriots owner Robert...

AP Sports WriterVeteran John Greco starting at center for injured HalapioBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) After joining the New York Giants as a late-season addition, veteran offensive lineman John Greco came to training camp as somewhat of a bubble guy on the roster.Both a guard and center,...

Mike Cofer, Pro Bowl linebacker for Lions, dies at 58DETROIT (AP) Mike Cofer, a Pro Bowl linebacker who played a decade with the Detroit Lions and is second on the team's career list in sacks, has died. He was 58.The Lions said Cofer died Thursday. Cofer's son Phil...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders passing offense focuses on TE Darren WallerBy JOSH DUBOWThere was no hiding who Derek Carr's favorite target has been so far this season.The Las Vegas Raiders quarterback has completed 18 passes to star tight end Darren Waller through two weeks, more than double the total...

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...

AP Pro Football WriterBowles has idea who Jets' QB will be - but he's not sayingBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Todd Bowles has a secret - and he's not letting on at all.The only thing is, everyone has a pretty good idea what it is.The New...

AP Sports WriterA look at the seminal broadcasting moves that define the NFLBy JOE REEDYPete Rozelle would not be surprised to see television's impact on the NFL as the league celebrates its 100th season this year.It was Rozelle, the commissioner from 1960 to 1989, who was able to convince...

Associated PressWith QB situation addressed, Bears now seek consistencyBy GENE CHAMBERLAINLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have made the quarterback change to Nick Foles, a move that was expected throughout the NFL since before training camp began.Now they need some consistency to avoid situations like what they've...

Jets add LB Ogletree, RB Adams, WR Malone to active rosterFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets signed inside linebacker Alec Ogletree from the practice squad to the active roster a day before they host the San Francisco 49ers in the home opener.Ogletree, signed by the Jets...

Bills center Mitch Morse out after concussion diagnosisPITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills starting center Mitch Morse is out indefinitely after being placed in the NFL's concussion protocol.Coach Sean McDermott provided no details on how Morse was hurt while saying the player was diagnosed with the concussion on Tuesday.Morse...

Bills sign defensive end Odighizuwa to 1-year contractORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Defensive end Owa Odighizuwa is getting an opportunity to resume his NFL career by signing a one year-contract with the Buffalo Bills.Odighizuwa missed all of last season after being cut by New York Giants in August shortly...