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AP Sports WriterBills RB McCoy breaks silence by saying he's frustratedBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy ended his near two-week silence by saying he wanted to keep his frustrations to himself in what's been a miserable season.''I was just upset how everything's...

AP Sports WriterTeam has faded, but some Lions still have a lot at stakeBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Don’t tell David Blough about any meaningless games in the NFL.The Detroit Lions lost again Thursday, another setback in a season that’s gone sharply downhill for the past couple months, but...

AP Pro Football WriterAP Source: NFL extends virtual offseason work through MayBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL has extended its virtual offseason workouts through the end of May, a person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the decision to bar in-person sessions...

NFL Players Association agrees to deal with 2K SportsBy The Associated PressThe NFL Players Association has reached an agreement with 2K Sports that will allow the video game developer to use the names, images and likenesses of over 2,000 players.The agreement announced Thursday by both parties also includes OneTeam...

New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow has backed out of an appearance at a Baptist mega church in Dallas run by a pastor who has created controversy with his remarks about gays and other faiths. Tebow tweeted Thursday that he canceled a scheduled April 28 appearance at First Baptist...

AP Sports WriterRedskins RB Derrius Guice out for season with torn ACLBy STEPHEN WHYNOWashington Redskins rookie running back Derrius Guice is out for the season after tearing the ACL in his left knee, a significant blow to the ground game.Guice was injured in Washington's preseason opener at New England...

AP Pro Football WriterVon Miller defends shark hunting tripBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Von Miller says he didn't do anything wrong when on a recent shark fishing excursion in Florida that's drawn the interest of conservation officials.The Denver Broncos star said he's an avid hunter and fisherman who...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders release veteran CB Prince AmukamaraBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders released veteran cornerback Prince Amukamara on Monday and will instead go with unproven players in the secondary.Amukamara was signed as a free agent to provide a veteran presence in the secondary across from second-year cornerback...

Falcons announce 1-year deal with RB Todd GurleyFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have announced their one-year agreement with running back Todd Gurley.Thewas completed on March 20, less than 24 hours after Gurley was released by the Los Angeles Rams. Final details of the agreement were completed...

AP Sports WriterDolphins Hall of Fame linebacker Buoniconti dead at 78By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Pro Football Hall of Fame middle linebacker Nick Buoniconti, an undersized overachiever who helped lead the Miami Dolphins to the NFL's only perfect season and became a leader in the effort to cure paralysis,...

AP Sports WriterCoaching roots run deep for new Packers DC Mike PetttineBy GENARO C. ARMASGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Coaching runs deep in Mike Pettine's family.Vacations to the Jersey shore as a child gave the Green Bay Packers' defensive coordinator a glimpse of the life. His father, a high...

AP Pro Football WriterCarson Wentz keeps Eagles in control of playoff hopesBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Carson Wentz and the practice squad kept the Philadelphia Eagles in control of their playoff hopes.Now they have to keep winning.The Eagles (6-7) snapped a three-game losing streak and moved into a tie...