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Dolphins draft Tennessee tackle Ja'Wuan James 05/09/2014 12:24am • STEVEN WINE AP Sports Writer DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- New Miami Dolphins general manager Dennis Hickey says Tennessee right tackle Ja'Wuan James was the highest-rated player on their draft board when their turn came in the first round Thursday, which made for an easy decision.Eager to acquire a right tac Vikings trade up to grab Bridgewater 05/08/2014 11:53pm • JON KRAWCZYNSKI AP Sports Writer EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings got their hands on a quarterback after all.The Vikings traded back into the first round to grab Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater with the 32nd and final pick of the first round on Thursday night.The Vikings pa Review: Black Keys retain their alt-rock crown 05/08/2014 08:24pm • MATTHEW KEMP Associated Press The Black Keys, "Turn Blue" (Nonesuch Records)It's been four years and several Grammy wins since the Black Keys' breakthrough album, "Brothers," and the kings of alternative-rock show no sign of letting their hard-earned crown slip."Turn Blue," their eighth album and fo Column: Long on guts, all Sam needs is a fair shot 05/08/2014 04:14pm • JIM LITKE AP Sports Columnist Among the hundreds of players eligible for this year's NFL draft, one has come out and announced he's gay.For all the dramas that will grab center stage each time a big name moves up or down the board, the fate of Michael Sam -- and whether he gets a real shot to play a Tips to get your air conditioning unit in shape for summer 05/08/2014 03:19pm • WASHINGTON -- With temperatures hitting the 80s this week, air conditioning units will get their first real workouts in months. And service technicians are expecting a busy weekend, says Dave Snyder, a manager with Alexandria-based R&B Inc. "A lot of people are going to find out this afternoon NFL Draft 2014: Prospects ready to end long wait 05/08/2014 03:10am • RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Jadeveon Clowney just wants it to be over already.The NFL's first May draft gave everyone a little more time to critique the prospects and try to figure out who is going where and when.No player has been more scrutinized than Clowney, the de Barr's bust a good thing 05/08/2014 03:02am • BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Never use the word bust when discussing the NFL draft.Well, there are exceptions.Such as the bust that Subway restaurants commission each year when they announce their latest Famous Fan, in this case UCLA linebacker Anthony Barr.The sculpture, mad Bill O'Brien era begins in Houston 05/07/2014 03:35am • DARRELL LOVELL Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) -- The Bill O'Brien era is underway in Houston.The Texans hit the field Tuesday for their first organized workouts since O'Brien took over as coach.Houston had preseason Super Bowl aspirations last year, but wound up with an NFL-worst 2-14 record. After p Fisher: Rams are not shopping Bradford 05/06/2014 08:55pm • R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Coach Jeff Fisher says the St. Louis Rams are not looking to trade quarterback Sam Bradford to make room for Johnny Manziel.Fisher and general manager Les Snead both poked fun at all the rumors leading up to the draft at a news conference Tuesday. Am Seattle safety Kam Chancellor has hip surgery 05/06/2014 06:30pm • RENTON, Wash. (AP) -- Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor has undergone hip surgery.The Seahawks confirmed Chancellor's surgery on Tuesday following a report from NFL.com. No details were released by the team regarding what the surgery fixed in Chancellor's hip, only that the surgery took Jags seek several starters in draft, just not a QB 05/06/2014 05:20pm • MARK LONG AP Sports Writer JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The rebuilding Jacksonville Jaguars are hoping to get several instant starters in the NFL draft.They could be at just about any position -- except quarterback.Although owner Shad Khan said the team would draft as many as two signal callers, gener How will Manziel fare in the NFL draft? 05/06/2014 04:50pm • KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer HOUSTON (AP) -- And now comes the great leap to the NFL for Johnny Football.Johnny Manziel, a Heisman Trophy winner and one of college football's most entertaining players, looks to translate his improvisational game to the next level. But questions abound about the q Jets' Vick pays $10K _ to charity _ for No. 1 05/05/2014 11:30pm • DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Michael Vick's new jersey number cost him $10,000 -- all of it going to charity.The New York Jets quarterback negotiated for the number with punter Ryan Quigley, who previously wore No. 1, during workouts and the two came to an agreement. Quigley g CB Hall recovering from Achilles tendon injury 05/05/2014 06:30pm • JOE KAY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) -- Bengals cornerback Leon Hall is happy with his recovery from a torn Achilles tendon and expects to be ready for the start of training camp in July.Hall joined Bengals teammates for a voluntary workout on Monday. He's running on schedule and expects to be r Waiting a bit could be wise for QB-seeking Vikings 05/05/2014 06:22pm • DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings need a young quarterback to ride into the future, and with the eighth overall pick in this draft they'll have plenty available.For all the headlines generated at the top of the class by Johnny Manziel, Blake Bortl