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FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2002, file photo, New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates after kicking the 48-yard, game-winning field goal in the final seconds of NFL football's Super Bowl 36 against the St. Louis Rams in New Orleans. The 48-year-old former Indianapolis Colts and Patriots star told former teammate and SiriusXM radio host Pat McAfee that he plans to retire. “By Friday, if paperwork goes in, you heard it here first,” Vinatieri said .(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, File)
Record-breaking kicker Adam Vinatieri plans to retire

By Michael Marot May. 26, 2021 06:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Browns middle linebacker B.J. Goodson (93) celebrates after the Browns defeated the Indianapolis Colts 32-23 during an NFL football game, in Cleveland. The Browns will try to earn a playoff spot without starting linebacker B.J. Goodson, who will miss the game on Sunday, Dec. 27, against the New York Jets after testing positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
The Latest: Pepperdine men's basketball on pause

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2020 11:37 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is tripped up by New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley as strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
No preseason, no problem: NFL rookies shine in strange year

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2020 02:30 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) celebrates his interception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Injury-plagued 49ers playing hard to finish off down season

By Josh Dubow Dec. 28, 2020 07:31 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner (30) runs away from Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kemoko Turay (57) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
The Latest: KC clinches home field; Steelers grab division

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 04:49 PM EST

New York Jets' Jamison Crowder, left, catches a pass for a touchdown during the first half an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jenkins among 5 ruled out, Crowder questionable for Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 11, 2020 05:11 PM EST

New York Jets' Denzel Mims runs the ball during the first half an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Jets WR Mims dealing with personal issue, could miss game

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 09, 2020 11:59 AM EST

File-New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (82) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Buffalo Bills' Dean Marlowe (31) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. New York Jets wide receivers Breshad Perriman and Crowder sat out practice Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, with injuries, and they could miss the team's game at Indianapolis on Sunday. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Next up for banged-up Jets: 'Whoever's got a pulse'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 24, 2020 05:32 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, right, makes a touchdown catch in front of Kansas City Chiefs safety Rayshawn Jenkins, bottom left, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
The Latest: Butker's FG lifts Chiefs to OT win over Chargers

By The Associated Press Sep. 20, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, right, talks to quarterback Sam Darnold (14) on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Gase sees — and hears — a clear difference in Darnold each time he opens his mouth. The Jets coach will start calling a play during practice, and the quarterback routinely finishes his sentences. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Digging it: Bills unveil new wrinkle in opening against Jets

By John Wawrow Sep. 10, 2020 03:12 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Douglas is not going to start patting himself on the back after a busy offseason. Douglas made several moves to help the team get better, but he knows they're still very much a work in progress. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Jets GM Douglas won't be happy 'until we win the Super Bowl'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 07, 2020 07:45 PM EDT

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell (26) jokes with Frank Gore during a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets' Bell insists he and Gase get along despite perceptions

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 03, 2020 04:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) keeps watch during the second half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. The 29-year-old Ryan played his first four NFL seasons with New England, helping the Patriots win two Super Bowls before signing a three-year, $30 million contract that included $12 million guaranteed with Tennessee in 2017. He set career highs with 105 total tackles, 18 passes defensed and 4½ sacks to go along with four interceptions last season, but Tennessee chose to move on. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Some big names remain unsigned late in NFL's odd offseason

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 26, 2020 01:23 PM EDT

Update on the latest in sports:

May. 06, 2020 08:57 AM EDT
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Philadelphia refunds...Nadal would opt to scrap this season...Jaguars sign Lynch

May. 05, 2020 03:33 PM EDT
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Update on the latest in sports:

May. 05, 2020 11:26 AM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-REFUNDS 76ers, Flyers offering refunds PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers are set to...