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LA Chargers sign Michael Ola to boost offensive line depthCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have signed well-traveled offensive lineman Michael Ola to boost their depleted depth at the position.The Chargers also placed starting left guard Matt Slauson on injured reserve Tuesday with a torn biceps.Ola...

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...

Mathis to become 17th member of Colts' Ring of HonorINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts will add career sacks leader Robert Mathis to their Ring of Honor this year.The team announced Monday the induction ceremony will take place Nov. 22 when the Colts host the Green Bay Packers.Mathis played...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Jackson: team still undecided on QB for No. 1 pickBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) As the NFL draft nears, the Cleveland Browns are still doing their homework on quarterbacks.The final exam is quickly approaching, but the No. 1 pick remains an unknown to everyone, including coach...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Colin Kaepernick jumped into the open arms of his leaping coach and all seemed right with the San Francisco 49ers for a few hours Saturday night.Then, in a matter of minutes, a matter of three clutch completions by Philip Rivers, the good feelings were...

Fuller, Joseph inactive for Texans against BillsHOUSTON (AP) Houston receiver Will Fuller and cornerback Johnathan Joseph are both inactive for the Texans’ playoff game against the Buffalo Bills.Fuller injured his groin two weeks ago and didn’t play last week and Joseph hurt his hamstring on Sunday in the...

AP Pro Football WriterFoster's troubles leave hole for 49ers heading into draftBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch felt like he had filled a hole at middle linebacker when he drafted Reuben Foster in the first round a year ago.Now with Foster...

Investigatory interview of Michigan top cop not releasedLANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State Police received about 50 separate citizen complaints over Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue's decision to share a Facebook post that called NFL players who kneel during the national anthem ''anti-American degenerates.''The phone calls and emails were...

AP Pro Football WriterMarshawn Lynch's appeal of 1-game suspension deniedBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Marshawn Lynch's appeal of his one-game suspension for shoving an official was denied Tuesday and the running back will miss Oakland's game this week at Buffalo.Appeals officer James Thrash, who was appointed jointly by...

LOS ANGELES (AP) - A report commissioned by the developer of a downtown Los Angeles football stadium warns that a rival project nearby could be a potential terrorist target because of its proximity to Los Angeles International Airport.The report was released Friday at a time when several potential stadium...

Officer describes 'happy-go-lucky' stop in Kraft caseWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) A Florida police officer testified Wednesday that New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was ''very engaging'' during a ''happy-go-lucky traffic stop'' after his luxury car was pulled over following his visit to a massage parlor where he...

Broncos-Texans CapsuleBy The Associated PressDENVER (4-8) at HOUSTON (8-4)Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBSOPENING LINE - Texans by 7 1/2RECORD VS. SPREAD - Broncos 7-5, Texans 6-6SERIES RECORD - Broncos lead 4-3LAST MEETING - Texans beat Broncos 19-17, Nov. 4, 2018LAST WEEK - Broncos beat Chargers 23-20; Texans beat Patriots...