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Associated Press10 ex-NFL players charged with defrauding healthcare programBy MICHAEL BALSAMOWASHINGTON (AP) Ten former NFL players were charged in a multimillion-dollar scheme to defraud the league’s health care benefit program by submitting false claims for medical equipment, including devices used on horses, the Justice Department said Thursday.The players...

AP Sports WriterFalcons still ruffled over epic collapse in DallasBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons are still searching for answers following their epic collapse in Dallas.Despite holding a 20-point lead in the first quarter and still up by 15 with about five minutes remaining, the Falcons managed...

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The unbeaten Carolina Panthers are understandably hogging attention in the NFC, but the Arizona Cardinals have been just as successful over the past two months. And the Seattle Seahawks are making their trademark late-season surge.Don't count out the Green Bay Packers, either. They know a...

AP Pro Football WriterLogistics share draft spotlight with Joe Burrow, Chase YoungBy BARRY WILNERFrom his home in suburban New York, Roger Goodell will handle perhaps his most visible annual chore - announcing draft picks.Visible, but this time virtual.Not since the NFL draft became a televised event in 1980 has...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans prepare for Chiefs with Mahomes expected to startBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) For Kansas City coach Andy Reid, the decision on when Patrick Mahomes plays again is easy.It's when the reigning NFL MVP is physically ready.Turns out that's Sunday when the Chiefs visit...

Receiver Jeremy Maclin signs 2-year contract with RavensOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Receiver Jeremy Maclin has signed a two-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, who spent much of the offseason looking for a deep threat.After being cut by Kansas City earlier this month, Maclin visited Buffalo and Baltimore last...

Packers rule TE Sternberger out for Sunday's game with LionsGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions because of a concussion.Sternberger was injured during the Packers' last game, a 30-16 victory over the Philadelphia...

AP Sports WriterMcCoy trying to settle in as Giants quarterbackBy TOM CANAVANAfter spending much of the past six seasons as a backup quarterback with the Washington Redskins, Colt McCoy knows his job coming to the New York Giants.His primary task is to help offensive coordinator Jason Garrett and new...

Bills place OL Sirles on injured reserve; sign OL AsiataORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have signed offensive lineman Isaac Asiata and safety Abraham Wallace two days before the start of training camp.On Tuesday, Buffalo placed offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles on injured reserve and released receiver Da'Mari...

The Latest: Packers set NFL mark for 2nd quarter scoringBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 17 in the NFL (all times EST):---5:09 p.m.The Green Bay Packers have set an NFL season record for second-quarter points.Aaron Rodgers threw a 3-yard touchdown to Robert Tonyan on the first play of...

Hopkins taken off physically unable to perform listHOUSTON (AP) Houston Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins has been taken off the physically unable to perform list and practiced after missing just one day of training camp.Hopkins was placed on the list with ankle and shoulder injuries, but passed a physical...

Raiders O-lineman Alexander suspended 4 games for PEDsALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Vadal Alexander has been suspended without pay for the first four games next season for a violation of the league policy on performance-enhancing drugs.The Raiders made the announcement Tuesday, attributing the information to the...