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AP Sports WriterNFL combine's speed week ends with another fast finishBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) College football's top players turned the NFL's annual scouting combine into speed week.Running back Jonathan Taylor promised to run the 40-yard dash in under 4.4 seconds. He did. Receiver Henry Ruggs III came, literally,...

AP Pro Football WriterFlags, injuries, bad 'D' hurt Skins in 38-14 loss to FalconsBy HOWARD FENDRICHLANDOVER, Md. (AP) As harbingers go, this was quite a start for the Washington Redskins.After a 4-yard run on the opening play of the game, the hosts' initial possession featured a holding penalty,...

AP Sports WriterBuccaneers moving on from 6-time Pro Bowl DT Gerald McCoyBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are moving on from Gerald McCoy.The team released the six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle, describing the move as a mutual agreement after nine seasons.McCoy, the third overall pick...

Police: Hernandez cited Bible passage in suicideBOSTON (AP) An investigative report on the suicide of ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez has confirmed he wrote a reference to a biblical passage in ink on his forehead and in blood on the wall of his prison cell.The former New England Patriots...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Josh Gordon to miss start of camp to treat healthBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Days before training camp opens, the Cleveland Browns learned Josh Gordon will be missing again.The troubled wide receiver said on Twitter he will be continuing his recovery from addictions that have derailed...

Saints' Ingram suspended 4 games for NFL substance violationNEW ORLEANS (AP) The NFL says New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram has been suspended for the first four regular season games of 2018 because of a violation of the league's performance enhancing drug policy.The league has not released...

NFL alumni promoting screening for prostate cancerBy The Associated PressThe NFL Alumni Association has chipped in with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, and LabCorp to educate men on the need for early screening for prostate cancer.They also are increasing access to such screenings across America through Oct. 15.Prostate...

Although his team is 2-6 and a long shot to make the playoffs, Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith is not worried about his job security as this juncture. Smith addressed the media Monday, a day after the Falcons blew a 21-point lead and lost to the Detroit Lions 22-21 in...

AP Sports WriterLions coach hopes team can work out any issues with JohnsonBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell hopes the franchise's relationship with Calvin Johnson will eventually improve.Johnson told the Detroit Free Press over the weekend that he felt he should have been...

Washington Redskins nose tackle Chris Baker made it clear after the game and again a day later: He wasn't going to apologize for his block on Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles. Baker felt all along he made the right play. Now he feels vindicated, thanks to Troy Vincent saying not...

AP Pro Football WriterJets interview Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy for coaching jobBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets kicked off their coaching search by interviewing Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy on Wednesday.With six vacancies around the league, the 51-year-old Bieniemy is one of...

Suspended WR Callaway signs with Dolphins' practice squadMIAMI (AP) Receiver Antonio Callaway will get a chance to revive his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins, who signed him Sunday to their practice squad.Callaway's agent confirmed the deal.Callaway was suspended twice in 2019 for violations of the NFL's substance-abuse...