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Police visit home of Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez

State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day... More>>

Patriots TE Gronkowski undergoes back surgery

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fourth operation this year. More>>

Patriots TE Gronkowski undergoes back surgery

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has undergone back surgery. More>>

3 more plead guilty in probe of Pilot Flying J

Three more employees of the truck stop chain owned by the Cleveland Browns' owner and Tennessee's governor pleaded guilty Tuesday in what authorities call a scheme to cheat trucking firms out of rebates. More>>

U of Oregon plans to bar too-wide seat cushions

Some University of Oregon fans say it's getting crowded in the bleachers. The problem: Jumbo seat cushions. More>>

Hacking probe in Ohio rape case targets Ky. man

A central Kentucky man who goes by the online name KyAnonymous said Tuesday he is the target of an investigation into who hacked into an Ohio high school's computer and posted a video related the rape of a teenage girl... More>>

Ga. radio hosts fired; mocked ex-player with ALS

The cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease, a station official said Monday. More>>

Former Oklahoma St QB Lunt joining Illinois

Former Oklahoma State starting quarterback Wes Lunt is transferring to Illinois, returning to his home state after giving the Illini little consideration out of high school. More>>

Football writers honor Colts coach Chuck Pagano

Chuck Pagano spent most of last season finding new ways to coach football. More>>

Ga. radio hosts fired; mocked ex-player with ALS

A station official says the cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease. More>>

Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson released from jail

A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week and was released from jail after only a week instead of 30 days. More>>

Manziel tweet sounds ready to leave A&M

Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel still has three years of eligibility left at Texas A&M. More>>

Putin says Super Bowl ring was gift

Russian President Vladimir Putin is denying insinuations that he stole New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ring that's on display in the Kremlin, but says he's ready to buy him another ring as a... More>>

Miami officials attend Day 2 of NCAA hearing

The NCAA hearings to determine if the University of Miami committed major infractions involving former booster Nevin Shapiro ended Friday after 16 1/2 hours over two days. The Committee on Infractions typically releases its... More>>

AP Sources: WR Cruz signs contract tender

Wide receiver Victor Cruz has signed his $2.879 million tender with the New York Giants. More>>

Ohio football player classified as sex offender

A judge says an Ohio high school football player convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl last year should be classified as a sex offender. More>>

NCAA opens hearing on U of Miami violations

The NCAA opened a key hearing in the massive infractions case against the University of Miami on Thursday, with school officials, former coaches and the ACC commissioner on hand to defend the Hurricanes against allegations... More>>

Broncos release top rusher Willis McGahee

Willis McGahee's decision to skip offseason workouts isn't what cost the veteran running back his job with the Denver Broncos. More>>

NFL to limit bags brought into stadiums

Bring yourself to the game. Leave the cooler and backpack at home. More>>

2014 MLB opener in Australia: Dodgers-Diamondbacks

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks will bring their thunder Down Under. More>>

Belichick not judging QB Tebow after 1 practice

One day of practice wasn't enough for Patriots coach Bill Belichick to share his thoughts on new backup quarterback Tim Tebow. More>>

Redskins have no plans to change their offense

Washington has no plans to change their offense despite Robert Griffin III's surgically repaired right knee that kept the quarterback out all spring and might keep him sidelined through the start of training camp on July... More>>

NFL commissioner Goodell defends Redskins nickname

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the Washington Redskins nickname is "unifying force that stands for strength, courage, pride and respect." More>>

Lions among Blackhawks fans in Stanley Cup finals

The Chicago Blackhawks can boast of some mighty beasts among their supporters: two massive bronze lions that guard the Art Institute of Chicago. More>>

Belichick not judging Tebow after 1 practice

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick isn't ready to give his impressions of Tim Tebow after one practice. More>>

AP Sources: Tebow signs 2-year deal with Patriots

Tim Tebow and Tom Brady took turns, zipping passes over the middle and lofting tosses toward the corner of the end zone. More>>

Relatives seek custody of Chiefs player's baby

The mother of a Kansas City Chiefs player who killed his girlfriend and himself late last year, leaving his baby daughter an orphan, said in court Tuesday that relatives from both sides of the family should be involved in... More>>

FB Leach cut by Ravens in salary-cap move

Vonta Leach was released Tuesday by the Baltimore Ravens, who failed to agree on a restructured contract with the three-time All-Pro fullback. More>>

NFL looking at 2015 draft sites

The NFL is looking at options for where to hold the draft in 2015. More>>

Reed in Houston, still rehabbing after hip surgery

New Houston safety Ed Reed is still rehabbing after hip surgery and isn't sure if he'll be ready to play for the Texans in the season opener on Sept. 9. More>>

Chad Johnson lawyer seeks cut in 30-day jail term

The backside pat former NFL star Chad Johnson gave his lawyer in court was not meant as disrespect to a judge and certainly wasn't something that warrants a 30-day jail sentence, the attorney said Tuesday in a motion... More>>

Chad Johnson lawyer seeks cut in 30-day jail term

The lawyer for former NFL star Chad Johnson says the backside pat Johnson gave him in court was not meant as disrespectful to a judge - and not enough to warrant 30 days in jail. More>>

Reed in Houston still rehabbing after hip surgery

New Houston safety Ed Reed is still rehabbing after hip surgery and isn't sure if he'll be ready to play for the Texans in the season opener on Sept. 9. More>>

Next up for Redskins' RG3: rehab during honeymoon

After showing that he can now do "explosive sprinting" - his dreadlocks flowing behind him as he dashed from sideline to sideline in the end zone of the Washington Redskins practice bubble - Robert Griffin III then held a... More>>

AP source: Tebow to sign with Patriots

A flop on Broadway, Tim Tebow is getting an audition in Beantown. More>>

AP Source: Tebow to sign with Patriots

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Tim Tebow may still have a future in the NFL after all. More>>

Rear slap gets ex-NFL star C. Johnson 30 days jail

Former NFL star Chad Johnson was sentenced Monday to 30 days in jail for a probation violation in a domestic violence case by a judge who angrily rejected a no-jail plea deal after Johnson playfully slapped his attorney on... More>>

Ravens hand out Super Bowl rings to champs

Ray Lewis wore a Super Bowl ring on his right hand and another on his left. On his face was the broad smile of a champion. More>>

Browns WR Josh Gordon suspended for 2 games

By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer Receiver Josh Gordon was suspended without pay for the first two games next season for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, the second year in a row that the Cleveland... More>>

Model, 'Bama QB still dating but not engaged

Model and reality TV actress Katherine Webb said Friday she and the University of Alabama's quarterback remain an item, but they're not engaged. More>>

Speedy recovery expected after Kelly has surgery

Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is anticipated to have a speedy recovery and successful outcome after having surgery to remove cancer from his upper jaw, according to doctors who performed the operation. More>>

Astros draft Stanford pitcher Mark Appel at No. 1

This time, the Houston Astros couldn't resist drafting Mark Appel with the No. 1 pick. More>>

Saban offers Bama tix in auction tied to home sale

University of Alabama coach Nick Saban offered Crimson Tide football tickets, sideline passes and an office tour in a charity auction linked to the sale of his multimillion-dollar lake home, set for Thursday. More>>

Kelly says Rees will start for Notre Dame in 2013

Tommy Rees is Notre Dame's starting quarterback again. More>>

Judge tosses lawsuit by Pa. governor against NCAA

A federal judge on Thursday threw out the governor's lawsuit against the NCAA over sanctions against Penn State related to Jerry Sandusky, calling his argument "a Hail Mary pass" that easily warranted dismissal. More>>

Redskins' RG3 says he'll be ready for July camp

Quarterback Robert Griffin III says "without a doubt" that he expects to be fully recovered from knee surgery and in uniform when the Washington Redskins open training camp on July 25 in Richmond. More>>

Gradkowski happy to play supporting role

Bruce Gradkowski knew exactly what he was getting into when he signed to be the backup quarterback for the Steelers. More>>

Obama congratulates Super Bowl champion Ravens

President Barack Obama welcomed the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens to the White House on Wednesday, congratulating the team on its unlikely title run - and offering some good-natured jibes. More>>

Penn State trustees hope sanctions reconsidered Video included

Penn State's trustees are on a mission to promote the reforms they have enacted as a result of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal, hoping their record might persuade the NCAA to reconsider its crippling... More>>

Packers RB Harris out after surgery to remove cyst

DuJuan Harris had a very good reason for missing the Green Bay Packers minicamp. More>>

Penn St athletic director expects O'Brien to stay

Penn State Athletic Director David Joyner expects Bill O'Brien to be the Nittany Lions' football coach for a long time - even if O'Brien keeps attracting interest from the NFL. More>>

Time to take college presidents out of sports?

Holden Thorp is packing up after nearly five years as chancellor at the University of North Carolina, preparing for his next job as provost at Washington University in St. Louis. More>>

Steelers QB Roethlisberger undergoes knee surgery

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger underwent what coach Mike Tomlin called "minor" surgery on Wednesday to deal with lingering discomfort in his right knee. More>>

Funeral held for ex-college QB found dead in woods

Relatives, ex-teammates and coaches remembered Cullen Finnerty during a funeral Tuesday for the former Grand Valley State University star quarterback whose body was discovered last month in woods in western Michigan. More>>

Senators blast military response to sex assaults Video included

U.S. senators dressed down senior military leaders Tuesday, led by female lawmakers, combat veterans and former prosecutors who insisted that sexual assault in the ranks has cost the services the trust and respect of the... More>>

Deacon Jones: football's most feared sackmaster

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer His nickname belied his calling. David "Deacon" Jones was the most feared member of the Fearsome Foursome, the original sackmaster. More>>

Callahan set to call play for Cowboys in 2013

Bill Callahan is replacing coach Jason Garrett as the play-caller for the Dallas Cowboys. More>>

Giants DE Pierre-Paul has back surgery

Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul should be ready for the start of the season after having surgery to repair a herniated disc in his lower back on Tuesday. More>>

Mass. suspects in NFL call prank free without bail

Two Massachusetts men accused of initiating a phone call between two NFL general managers, recording it and selling the audio remained free without bail Tuesday after answering to federal wiretapping charges. More>>

New NFL-Verizon deal adds afternoon games in 2014

NFL Sunday afternoon games will be available to local fans on mobile phones through Verizon starting with the 2014 season. More>>

Deacon Jones of famed Fearsome Foursome dead at 74

By The Associated Press David "Deacon" Jones, the original sackmaster, has died. More>>

Deacon Jones of famed Fearsome Foursome dead at 74

By The Associated Press David "Deacon" Jones, the original sackmaster, has died. More>>

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