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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) A shaky win over Minnesota clinched a playoff berth for the Arizona Cardinals. Now, they're looking to fly much higher.''Somebody texted me, `Hey, you punched your ticket,''' coach Bruce Arians said Friday. ''I said, `Yeah, we're trying to upgrade to first class.'''At 11-2 and winner...

AP Sports WriterFalcons' Blank supports social reform but hopes games go onBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Arthur Blank's support of the movement to bring attention to social injustice has been celebrated by his Atlanta Falcons players.Blank just hopes the Falcons can continue those efforts without following players in other...

The CHICAGO and the DENVER will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2019 at 4:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CHICAGO vs DENVER When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, September 15, 2019 Where: Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, Colorado ROT TEAM PS OU ML 285 CHICAGO 0 (-110) (-110) -110 -110 286 DENVER TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Bears -2.5. O/U: 40.5 PREDICTION: Bears 27, Broncos Oddsmakers currently have the DENVER listed...

AP Sports WriterJohn Brown's issues at heart of Cardinals receiving woesBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Not long ago, John Brown was raving about how good he felt, how draining a cyst in his back had been the answer to health problems that dogged him throughout last season.Well, Brown's...

AP Sports WriterGiants may not let Barkley play until season opener vs. JagsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The next time Saquon Barkley carries the ball in a game for the New York Giants may very well be the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.The No. 2 overall...

Colts' Reich completes coaching staff by adding 11 hiresINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich has filled out his coaching staff with 11 additions.The most familiar names on the list are running backs coach Tom Rathman and secondary coach Alan Williams, who returns to Indy after spending four...

AP Sports WriterPierre-Paul optimistic as fireworks anniversary nearsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) It's been almost a year since Jason Pierre-Paul mangled his right hand in a July 4 fireworks accident. It seems even longer to him.There were surgeries and rehab. He had to learn to play with...

Eagles' Chris Long wins PFWA's Good Guy awardBy The Associated PressPhiladelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long has won the Good Guy Award from the Professional Football Writers of America for his consistent cooperation with the media.The Good Guy Award is given to an NFL player for his qualities and...

AP Sports WriterBills rejuvenated offense has Rams coach McVay's attentionBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Sean McVay knows good offenses when he sees them.Quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills - a team previously known for having a defense-first reputation - have suddenly captured the Los Angeles Rams...

Last year, Tom Brady's wife had some harsh words following the conclusion of the New England Patriots' season, this year it's the wife of wide receiver Wes Welker that is making news. Welker's wife, Anna Burns Welker, took to social media site Facebook to take a few shots at Baltimore...

Jim Taylor, Hall of Fame fullback for Packers, dies at 83GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Hall of Fame fullback Jim Taylor of the Green Bay Packers has died at 83.The team says he died unexpectedly Saturday at a hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Taylor played on the great Packer teams...

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams returned to practice on a limited basis Friday and will be a game-time decision Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Williams has been dealing with a back injury, which forced him to miss the Bills' Week 14 loss to the Pittsburgh...