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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - After getting Andrew Luck more help on the first day of the draft, the Indianapolis Colts spent the final two days leaning heavily on defense.Now they'll find out if they've done to find the missing pieces for their Super Bowl puzzle.Indy used three of Saturday's five...

Associated PressNFL puts Giants' Brown on 'exempt' list pending abuse probeBy SHAWN POGATCHNIKLONDON (AP) The NFL placed Josh Brown on paid leave Friday hours after coach Ben McAdoo struggled to answer questions about how the New York Giants might discipline the kicker for abusing his wife.In a letter...

AP Sports WriterSaints kicking themselves over special teams blundersBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) The Saints were kicking themselves on Friday, a day after several special teams mistakes, including a blocked field goal, proved costly in New Orleans' second loss in a five-day span.''We're just killing ourselves on special...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indianapolis running back Trent Richardson didn't travel to New England for the AFC championship game Sunday, with the Colts only saying Saturday that the move was made because of personal reasons.Richardson was inactive for Indianapolis' victory at Denver last week after playing one snap in the...

The NFL will hold public hearings later this month in Oakland, St. Louis and San Diego as the league looks into potentially relocating a franchise or two to Los Angeles.The St. Louis hearing will take place on Oct. 27, followed the next day by a hearing in San Diego,...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos back to winning ways with Kubiak back on sidelineBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Gary Kubiak's return resonated more in Denver than Brock Osweiler's.The Broncos coach put his team through the ultimate reset after taking a week off on doctor's orders when he suffered a...

NFL to make full network broadcasts available on YouTubeNEW YORK (AP) Fans will soon be able to upload full network broadcasts of their favorite NFL teams' games on YouTube.Three games per franchise will be made available after fans vote at nfl.com/youtubegames for their choices out of five matches...

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed says he knew he had suffered a concussion during a recent game and didn't tell anyone. Reed missed the Redskins' most recent game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He was limited in practice Wednesday and was wearing a yellow noncontact jersey. Coach Jay...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Colin Kaepernick jumped into the open arms of his leaping coach and all seemed right with the San Francisco 49ers for a few hours Saturday night.Then, in a matter of minutes, a matter of three clutch completions by Philip Rivers, the good feelings were...

AP Pro Football WriterVon Miller signs record-breaking $114.5M deal with BroncosBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Super Bowl MVP Von Miller practiced both pirouettes and patience this offseason.While his dance moves didn't earn him the title on ''Dancing With The Stars,'' Miller's stare-down in contract negotiations paid off Friday...

AP Sports WriterNewton addresses concerns with Goodell; Campbell fined $18KBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers quarterback Cam Newton's concerns about ''illegal hits'' have been heard by the NFL - and action has been taken.A person familiar with the situation says Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Calais Campbell has been...

TENNESSEE (2-12) vs JACKSONVILLE (2-12)Thursday, 8:25 p.m. ET, NFL NetworkOPENING LINE - Jaguars by 3RECORD VS. SPREAD -Tennessee 3-11, Jacksonville 5-9SERIES RECORD - Titans lead 23-17LAST MEETING - Titans beat Jaguars 16-14, Oct. 12, 2014LAST WEEK - Titans lost to Jets 16-11; Jaguars lost to Ravens 20-12AP PRO32 RANKING...