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Titans' Lewan loses appeal of suspension, will miss 4 gamesNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) As expected, Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan has lost his appeal and will be suspended for the first four games of the season for using a performance-enhancing substance.The NFL and the Titans announced Friday that...

Jaguars put Lee, Robinson, Armstead on PUP list before campJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars will open training camp with two offensive starters and a rookie on the physically unable to perform list.The Jaguars placed veteran receiver Marqise Lee, left tackle Cam Robinson and fifth-round draft pick Ryquell...

AP Business WriterKaepernick stirs new controversy for NikeBy ALEXANDRA OLSONNEW YORK (AP) Nike's sales have only grown since it seized attention with its ad campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. So, the shoemaker deferred to its star endorser when he raised concerns over a sneaker featuring an...

Falcons lose newly acquired safety Cyprien to foot injuryFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have placed safety Johnathan Cyprien on injured reserve with a foot injury.The Falcons acquired Cyprien from Philadelphia on Sept. 30 in a trade for linebacker Duke Riley after losing starter Keanu Neal to...

AP Sports WriterLewis' uncertainty overshadows Bengals' pivotal offseasonBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Talks between Bengals owner Mike Brown and coach Marvin Lewis stretched into a second day Tuesday with no resolution , leaving the franchise in flux as other teams went about filling their vacancies.Until Lewis' status is resolved...

Associated PressKraft's attorneys challenge video taken at massage parlorBy TERRY SPENCERJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Attorneys for New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft want a Florida judge to block prosecutors from using secretly taken video that police say shows him engaging in paid sex acts with female massage parlor employees.In...

AP Sports WriterEx-Saint Gleason considered for Congressional Gold MedalBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Federal lawmakers from Louisiana and Washington have submitted legislation to award former New Orleans Saints and Washington State football player Steve Gleason the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress.Sen. Bill Cassidy,...

AP Sports WriterSaints recall tension, tears in Vikings' last playoff visitBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Ten years ago, when the Minnesota Vikings last visited New Orleans in the playoffs, Saints punter Thomas Morstead wasn't prepared for what he saw.''I remember after the game was over, I didn't expect...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Quinnen Williams has sights set on being 'dominant'By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Quinnen Williams was disappointed with how his rookie season played out.The No. 3 overall pick in last year's draft came to the New York Jets with a big smile, lots...

AP Pro Football WriterJordan Mailata goes from Aussie rugby star to NFL starterBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Jordan Mailata said he knew ''peanuts'' about the NFL when he decided to stop playing rugby in Australia and pursue a career in football only three years ago.The 6-foot-8, 346-pound Mailata has...

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - After three days of light, make that very light, workouts, Team Irvin and Team Carter are ready for Sunday night's Pro Bowl. Tony Romo will start at quarterback for Team Irvin, Andrew Luck for Team Carter in the second year of a format concocted to bring...

Associated PressKraft's attorneys challenge video taken at massage parlorBy TERRY SPENCERJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Attorneys for New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft want a Florida judge to block prosecutors from using secretly taken video that police say shows him engaging in paid sex acts with female massage parlor employees.In...