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AP Sports WriterAP Source: Chargers' team doctor punctured Taylor's lungBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor missed last Sunday's game because a team doctor accidentally punctured his lung, according to a person familiar with the case.The person spoke to The Associated Press on...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: QB, RB options; expectations for Wilson, DezBy SCOTT ENGELThe next two weeks are going to make fantasy football players earn their spots in the standings, with six teams on byes each of the next two weeks.Fantasy owners will have to plan very well to fill...

AP Sports WriterGiants' losing streak hits 5; Shurmur's future uncertainBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) When looking at the New York Giants these days, there is not a lot to like.Pat Shurmur's team is riding a five-game losing streak and has fallen to 2-7. It's the same record...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans retiring numbers of Eddie George, late Steve McNairBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk says nobody with the Titans will ever wear Eddie George's No. 27 nor the No. 9 of the late Steve McNair again, players who helped the...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans hoping QB Marcus Mariota healthy enough to play ColtsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Only Marcus Mariota's left hamstring can save the Titans from adding yet another backup's name to the list of Tennessee quarterbacks trying their hand against the Indianapolis Colts.Mariota is questionable...

AP Sports WriterBryant was angry with Falcons, but now all is forgivenBy PAUL NEWBERRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Matt Bryant can admit it now: He was angry when the Atlanta Falcons decided to cut him during the offseason.All is forgiven.The 44-year-old is back with the team after missing the...

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Oakland Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs meet at Arrowhead Stadium. Oakland Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs When: 8:25 PM ET, Thursday, December 8, 2016 Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 101 OAKLAND -3 (-110) 46.5 (-110) 130 -150 102 KANSAS CITY TV: 8:25 p.m. ET, NBC, NFL Network....

AP Sports WriterMen At Work; Steelers ditch flash as training camp opensBy WILL GRAVESLATROBE, Pa. (AP) No helicopter swooping in for a wind-swept landing. No Rolls Royce wrapped in black-and-gold complete with a chauffeur in full uniform.No firetrucks or random all-terrain vehicles either.The 2019 version of the Pittsburgh...

AP Sports WriterWashington's NFL team drops 'Redskins' name after 87 yearsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday it is dropping the “Redskins” name and Indian head logo, bowing to recent pressure from sponsors and decades of criticism that they are offensive to Native Americans.A new...

AP Sports WriterBelichick says he was unaware of filming at Bengals' gameBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick says neither he nor his coaching staff has watched any video footage shot by an in-house production team now at the center of an NFL investigation...

Associated PressTitans' QB situation for Jaguars game remains uncertainBy TERRY McCORMICKNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans still don't know who will start at quarterback Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.Marcus Mariota was limited all week with an arm injury and is questionable for the second straight game. Blaine Gabbert...

AP Sports WriterLindstrom, McGary bring instant chemistry to Falcons lineBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) No introductions were necessary for Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary on the opening day of the Falcons' rookie minicamp.The first-round picks were good friends even before they lined up on the right side...