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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck's five-year, $18 million contract comes with a hefty buyout if he is fired and substantial bonuses if the Gophers win big.

The 37-year-old spent the past two seasons as Oklahoma State's RB coach.

The 55-year-old former Auburn coach wants to spend more time with family.

Seattle signing Blair Walsh means Steven Hauschka could be headed out the door.

METAIRIE, La. (AP) The Saints have decided to hold 2017 training camp at their New Orleans-area headquarters.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts have released 33-year-old linebacker D'Qwell Jackson, a move that will save the Colts about $5.5 million under the salary cap.

"This was our No. 1 need," manager Bruce Bochy said.

RENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have signed former Minnesota kicker Blair Walsh.

The usually cost-conscious Rockies went on a bit of a spending splurge in free agency.

ATLANTA (AP) Since an embarrassing downfall at Southern Cal, Steve Sarkisian has certainly caught plenty of breaks in his professional life.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers president Danny Morrison has announced he is resigning to pursue other career opportunities at the college level.

The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am showed its mean side Friday in high wind, rain and still no shortage of entertainment.

Veteran quarterback puts off retirement in favor of 15th season

PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Pirates gave their bullpen another arm heading to spring training, acquiring reliever Pat Light from Minnesota on Thursday for a player to be named or cash.

The San Jose Sharks-Boston Bruins game will be played as scheduled Thursday night despite a snow storm that blanketed the New England region.

NEW YORK (AP) A healthy start. That's the main thing the New York Mets are hoping for this spring.

Palmer's 2017 salary becomes fully guaranteed on Friday.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Chiefs general manager John Dorsey has had ''very positive'' discussions for representatives of safety Eric Berry and defensive tackle Dontari Poe, though he declined to say whether he expects to reach agreements with either of the pending free agents.

Charles is entering the final year of his contract with the Chiefs.

MIAMI (AP) Officials with the U.S. government and Major League Baseball are testifying in a trial about smuggling of Cuban players and say there were a lot of red flags regarding how the athletes came to America.