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Chiefs release Flowers after voluntary workouts 06/13/2014 06:14pm • DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The Chiefs finally have some much-needed salary cap space.They have an opening at cornerback, too.Kansas City released Brandon Flowers on Friday after three weeks of voluntary workouts in which the former starter was conspicuously absent. Flower Giants' Beason breaks bone in right foot in OTAs 06/13/2014 02:30pm • EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- New York Giants linebacker Jon Beason has broken a bone in his right foot and is expected to miss most of training camp.The team announced Friday that he also tore a ligament during Thursday's offseason training activity workout.Beason went down defending a pass play. H Vickerson eager to join comeback express 06/13/2014 02:24pm • ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Kevin Vickerson thought he'd be back on the football field by now.Instead, he spends his days rehabbing his right hip, which was dislocated seven months ago in New England, and working on his strength and conditioning so that he hold ca Hoyer 'securely ahead' of Manziel for Browns' job 06/12/2014 09:20pm • TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio (AP) -- Johnny Manziel's No. 2 jersey has double meaning.He's behind Brian Hoyer.Browns coach Mike Pettine said Hoyer is "securely ahead" in the competition to be Cleveland's starting quarterback this season, but his lead over Manziel isn't "insurmountable."A Review: Samsung fitness products offer the basics 06/12/2014 08:48pm • ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer BIG SUR, Calif. (AP) -- Samsung's latest gadgets try to tap into people's passions for tracking fitness activities.The Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo wristwatches, Gear Fit wristband and Galaxy S5 smartphone all come with heart rate monitors and software for tracking exerc Arians praises intensity at Cardinals minicamp 06/12/2014 07:54pm • BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Coach Bruce Arians wrapped the Arizona Cardinals' minicamp with a brief workout on Thursday, then gave a good review to what he saw over the three days of practice and team meetings."I was really pleased that the intensity rose to the occasion," he said Rams sign Robinson, Donald and other 9 draft picks 06/12/2014 07:40pm • ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The St. Louis Rams announced they have signed all 11 draft picks, including first-rounders Greg Robinson and Aaron Donald.Working with the rookie salary cap has removed suspense and coach Jeff Fisher has preferred to wait until all picks have agreed to terms before making a group a Harvin feeling fast, healthy for Seahawks 06/12/2014 07:34pm • TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- After the surgery and the rehabilitation, the setbacks and finally the triumph in the Super Bowl, a simple voluntary offseason workout has more meaning for Percy Harvin.His appreciation is a byproduct of spending most of his first season with the Seat Giants trying to learn new offense 06/12/2014 06:19pm • JIM HAGUE Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- Trying to learn and absorb the new West Coast offense being installed by new offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo, the New York Giants wrapped their final organized team activity Thursday before a three-day mini-camp next week."We're showing progr Buccaneers sign 1st-round draft pick Mike Evans 06/12/2014 05:40pm • TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed first-round draft pick Mike Evans.The 6-foot-5, 231-pound receiver from Texas A&M was the seventh overall pick in the draft and is expected to move into the starting lineup for an offense that ranked last in the NFL in yards gained last season Veteran LB James Anderson adjusting to Patriots 06/12/2014 05:07pm • HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- James Anderson is used to being a starting linebacker. Now he must fit in with younger players at that position on a better team.And, perhaps, get used to playing less.Anderson signed with the New England Patriots last week after making 102 tac Ginn, Brown add speed to Cardinals' offense 06/11/2014 08:56pm • BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Sure, the Arizona Cardinals have two standout receivers in Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd.But coach Bruce Arians loves small receivers with dazzling speed, and he's added two of them this year in Ted Ginn Jr. and John Brown.Ginn is a seven-year NFL McCarthy likes Packers' early energy, work ethic 06/11/2014 07:49pm • GENARO C. ARMAS AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- The brief scuffle at Packers practice turned heads in the crowd. The dropped ball by a receiver during an offense vs. defense security drill drew roars from defenders.The team has grinded through offseason workouts with a work ethic that coach Bucs Pro Bowl DT McCoy eager to learn new defense 06/11/2014 07:47pm • FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Gerald McCoy walked off the practice field, dripping with sweat and smiling. His mood got even better when he began talking about the revamped Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The Pro Bowl defensive tackle has emerged as one of the NFL's best at his position ove Saints' defense looks to create more turnovers 06/11/2014 07:20pm • GUERRY SMITH Associated Press METAIRIE, La. (AP) -- The Saints' defense has made takeaways its top priority after forcing an NFC-low 19 turnovers in 2013.Near the start of a workout in late May, New Orleans rookie cornerback Stanley Jean-Baptiste stripped wide receiver Andy Tanner after he made a sh