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AP Sports WriterBengals look for win over Browns to become turning pointBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) A lopsided victory over a winless team has given the Cincinnati Bengals a sense that their season has finally turned.The defending AFC North champions are back in the race after beating the intrastate...

AP Pro Football Writer4 QBs left have unique talents - but they also have flawsBy HOWARD FENDRICHThere are some overlooked truths about the four superb quarterbacks left chasing a Super Bowl title:- Tom Brady's career AFC championship game stats hardly should scare an opposing defense, nor should his deep-throw...

NFL prospect: Rape report 'completely false,' skipping draftCLEVELAND (AP) Former Ohio State football star Gareon Conley says he plans to skip attending the NFL draft in person on Thursday and decried allegations that he raped a woman as ''completely false.''No charges have been filed as police investigate claims...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos promote Juwan Thompson with CJ Anderson on IRBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos promoted running back Juwan Thompson from their practice squad on Saturday to take the roster spot of C.J. Anderson, who was placed on injured reserve.Anderson underwent surgery Thursday to...

Raiders reward coach Jack Del Rio with new 4-year contractALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders rewarded coach Jack Del Rio with a new four-year contract Friday, replacing the original four-year deal he received when he took the job in January 2015.Owner Mark Davis made the announcement Friday evening...

AP Sports WriterJets' Decker, on IR with shoulder injury, has hip surgeryBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Jets wide receiver Eric Decker, already on injured reserve with a shoulder injury, has undergone surgery on his hip.In a release issued by the team Tuesday, the Jets say the hip...

Steelers meet with LB Don't'a Hightower but no deal reachedPITTSBURGH (AP) Coveted free agent linebacker Dont'a Hightower's tour hit Pittsburgh on Tuesday, but Hightower left the team's facility without signing a deal.The team announced it hosted him after he spent Monday getting wooed by the New York Jets....

AP Pro Football WriterButt out to prove he's the best tight end in '17 draft classBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Jake Butt has no regrets and one thing to prove.The former Michigan star and Denver Broncos rookie wants to show he's the best tight end of the 2017...

Williams says he was drug tested "at least 500 times" in NFLNEW YORK (AP) Former running back Ricky Williams says he went through ''at least 500'' drug tests during his 11-year NFL career.The 1998 Heisman Trophy winner at Texas and first-round draft pick by New Orleans in '99...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL prospects have been prepping for this big weekBy ARNIE STAPLETONINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The 330 players arriving at the National Football League's annual combine have been preparing for this week's ''Underwear Olympics'' like a prize fighter gets ready for his big night, pumping iron and cutting...

AP Pro Football WriterDenver's dazzling defense is a real dawdlerBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos' dazzling defense has a fatal flaw: It keeps showing up late.The Broncos (4-2), who host the Houston Texans (4-2) on Monday night in Brock Osweiler's much-anticipated homecoming , have surrendered first-drive...

Seahawks sign veteran DE David Bass, releases 8 othersRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seahawks have signed veteran defensive end David Bass as Seattle continues to look for options on the defensive front.Seattle announced the signing of Bass on Tuesday, along with the release of eight players, ahead of this...