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Police: Nearly $200k seized from spa Kraft visited for sex

By Terry Spencer Mar. 12, 2019 07:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 1998, file photo, Green Bay Packers Reggie White moves in on the Tampa Bay defense in the NFC Divisional Playoff game in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL wouldn't be the gigantic force it is in society and sports today without free agency empowering most players with freedom and fortune and endowing most long-suffering franchises and their fans with hope. The first offseason featuring modern free agency was in 1993, and it produced the most significant free agent signing in NFL history: Reggie White (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Top 10 NFL free agents of all time.

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2019 06:25 PM EDT

NFL At 100: Free agency has been a boon to NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 12, 2019 05:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (11) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive back Lamarcus Joyner during the first half in an NFL football game in Los Angeles. The Oakland Raiders have agreed to a four-year contract with free agent safety Lamarcus Joyner. A person familiar with the deal said Tuesday, March 12, 2019, on condition of anonymity, that Joyner will sign the contract after the start of the new league year. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the move can't be finalized until Wednesday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

AP Source: Raiders agree to deal with safety Lamarcus Joyner

By Josh Dubow Mar. 12, 2019 12:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Miami Dolphins' Danny Amendola runs after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, in Green Bay, Wis. The Detroit Lions signed Danny Amendola, giving them a slot receiver they missed after trading Golden Tate to Philadelphia last season. Detroit made the move Monday, March 11, 2019, to add another former New England Patriot to the organization. Amendola had 59 receptions for 575 yards and one touchdown last season with the Miami Dolphins after playing for New England from 2013-17 and winning two Super Bowls. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)

AP Source: Lions agree to $36M, 4-year deal with CB Coleman

By Larry Lage Mar. 11, 2019 09:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL divisional football AFC playoff game in Pittsburgh. Defense is the area with the most depth in this year's free agency class, Monday, March 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

Foles to Jaguars, Collins to Washington, Brown to Oakland

By Barry Wilner Mar. 11, 2019 09:17 PM EDT

Free Agency-Raiders Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 05:40 PM EDT
OAKLAND RAIDERS (4-12) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: TE Jared Cook, RB Marshawn Lynch, RB Doug Martin, CB Rashan Melvin, WR Dwayne Harris, S Marcus...

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 05:39 PM EDT
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (14-5) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: K Stephen Gostkowski, P Ryan Allen, WR Cordarrelle Patterson, WR Chris Hogan, WR Phillip Dorsett,...

Free Agency-Eagles Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 05:18 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (10-8) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: QB Nick Foles, WR Golden Tate, DE Brandon Graham, RB Jay Ajayi, LB Jordan Hicks, DT Haloti Ngata,...

Free Agency-Panthers Capsule

By The Associated Press Mar. 11, 2019 05:17 PM EDT
CAROLINA PANTHERS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: S Mike Adams, RB Cameron Artis-Payne, RB Kenjon Barner, RB Travaris Cadet, K Chandler Catanzaro, OT...

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game,in Pittsburgh. The Oakland Raiders have agreed to sign free agent offensive tackle Trent Brown to a four-year deal worth a record $66 million. A person familiar with the contract said Monday, March 11, 2019, that Brown will receive $36.75 million guaranteed in the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal can't be finalized until the new league year starts Wednesday. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)

AP Source: Raiders to sign tackle Trent Brown to $66M deal

By Josh Dubow Mar. 11, 2019 03:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 25, 2011, file photo, NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith, left, and NFL football Commissioner Roger Goodell speak during a news conference at the NFL Players Association in Washington, after the NFL Players Association executive board and 32 team reps voted unanimously to approve the terms of a deal with owners to the end the 4½-month lockout. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

NFL at 100: Another labor stoppage looms in 2 years

By Barry Wilner Mar. 10, 2019 01:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 1966, file photo, NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle, left, announces that New Orleans has been awarded the league's 16th franchise during a news conference in New Orleans. Under Rozelle, there were two strikes and three other work stoppages, though only the strikes affected the regular season. And, to be fair, Rozelle was not involved in negotiations with the union, then led by Ed Garvey; the NFL’s management council had full authority. (AP Photo, File)

NFL At 100: Finding labor peace always a tortured process

By Barry Wilner Mar. 10, 2019 01:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) pulls in a pass reception in front of New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore, foreground right, and strong safety Kurt Coleman in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. A person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday, March 9, 2019, that the Oakland Raiders have an agreement to acquire receiver Brown in a trade with the Steelers and will give him a new contract. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

AP source: Raiders acquire WR Antonio Brown from Steelers

By Josh Dubow Mar. 10, 2019 01:46 AM EST

Former Patriots TE Allen agrees to 2-year deal with Dolphins

Mar. 09, 2019 02:26 PM EST
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — Tight end Dwayne Allen has agreed to a $7 million, two-year contract with the Miami Dolphins after helping the New England Patriots win the Super...

FILE- In this Feb. 19, 2019 file photo, a sign is posted outside Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter, Fla. A photo published Friday, March 8, 2019, in the Miami Herald shows Li Yang, the founder and one-time owner of the spa implicated in a human-trafficking ring attended a Super Bowl watch party at President Donald Trump's West Palm Beach country club nineteen days before New England Patriot owner Robert Kraft was with charged with prostitution at the spa. (Hannah Morse/Palm Beach Post via AP, File)

Report: Spa founder attended Trump's Super Bowl party

Mar. 08, 2019 10:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick walks the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta. NFL Films produced a DVD of the Patriots' win; it was released by Cinedigm on Tuesday, March 5. Senior producer Rob Gill, a Massachusetts native, was responsible for compiling the Patriots’ season highlights as the production process ramped up after the AFC championship game. Schmidt said some of the best parts of the video are getting to hear Belichick interact with his team. “Anytime you have Belichick wired up and you can see inside the greatest dynasty in NFL history, it is interesting story telling,” he said. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Patriots' Super Bowl DVD a celebration of Belichick, dynasty

By Joe Reedy Mar. 07, 2019 02:37 AM EST

Patriots release TE Dwayne Allen and WR Darren Andrews

Mar. 04, 2019 06:38 PM EST
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have released tight end Dwayne Allen. Allen played 29 games for the Patriots over the past two...

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Legends receiver Justin Thomas (10) runs with a reception in front of Orlando Apollos linebacker Andrew Ankrah (55) and defensive end Anthony Moten Jr. (98) during the second half of an Alliance of American Football game in Orlando, Fla. It’s too early to tell what impact the league will have on the sport itself. After all, this is its fourth weekend of games. Away from the field, with an infusion of backing to the tune of $250 million from Tom Dundon, owner of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, the AAF is finding its footing. It’s also finding what co-founder Charlie Ebersol calls “substantial interest” in the league in such areas as sponsorships and partnerships, with three new partners signing on since the season opener three weeks ago. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Alliance seeks and finds new partners in commercial world

By Barry Wilner Mar. 02, 2019 02:35 AM EST

Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham gets 3-year deal

Mar. 01, 2019 10:52 AM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles and defensive end Brandon Graham have agreed to a three-year contract extension, preventing the team's longest-tenured...

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