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Texas Legislature fetes former Cowboys quarterback Tony RomoAUSTIN, Texas (AP) The Texas Legislature is honoring retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, praising his character and humble roots almost as much as his football accomplishments.Romo appeared Wednesday before the Texas House, which halted work so lawmakers could take photos...

AP Sports WriterHigh stakes: Steelers, Browns renew rivalry, plenty on lineBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Separated by roughly 130 miles and six Super Bowl titles, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns have a hostile, historic rivalry resuscitated from being heavily one-sided to much more competitive the past few years.The...

Associated PressSt. Louis sues NFL, teams over Rams relocation to LABy JIM SALTERST. LOUIS (AP) The city of St. Louis filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the National Football League over the Rams' relocation to Los Angeles, alleging the league violated its own relocation guidelines and enriched itself at...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Le'Veon Bell wants to be No. 1 on field, in rap gameBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Le'Veon Bell was in fifth grade when he simply couldn't shake music from his mind.The creative beats. The grooving basslines. The raw lyrics.He was hooked on...

AP Sports WriterGiants in playoff hunt, riding longest win streak since '16By TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) If the New York Giants are to get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016, they have to start beating teams with winning records.The Giants (4-7) got back...

AP Sports WriterSteelers LB Shazier remains in hospital with back injuryBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier remained in a Cincinnati hospital on Tuesday while dealing with a back injury that left his teammates shaken but cautiously optimistic.Coach Mike Tomlin offered no immediate update on Shazier,...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Having nine wins with three games left in the regular season used to be almost a guaranteed ticket to the NFL playoffs. It's not for the Detroit Lions and New York Giants as they head into Sunday's game at MetLife Stadium. Both are 9-4, in good position,...

Broncos clear RB Lindsay in return from concussionBy The Associated PressDenver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay has cleared concussion protocol and will play against the Los Angeles Chargers.The Broncos were without top wide receiver Tim Patrick (hamstring) on Sunday, replacing him with DaeSean Hamilton in the starting lineup. Austin...

AP Pro Football WriterInjured reserve is a possibility for Broncos rookie QBBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Drew Lock says he's not sure when his sprained right thumb will allow him to throw a football again and Broncos coach Vic Fangio won't rule out placing the rookie QB on...

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman goes on IR with groin injuryFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons are placing running back Devonta Freeman on injured reserve with a groin injury.The team made the announcement Tuesday, another major setback in its injury plagued season.One of the NFL's highest-paid running backs,...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings start cap space clearance by cutting Rhodes, JosephBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings, strapped for salary-cap space, have terminated the contracts of two long-time starters: nose tackle Linval Joseph and cornerback Xavier Rhodes.Friday's moves clear more than $18.5 million off the team's salary...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Colts coach Chuck Pagano says in a statement Friday night that he expects to keep his current job for ''many years to come.''Pagano is entering the final year of his original four-year deal with Indianapolis. Earlier this week, Pagano told local reporters at the league's annual...