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AP Sports WriterFamiliar story: Bengals can't dent goal line when it mattersBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) A second straight win was right at the Bengals' fingertips, only a couple yards away. Twice, it turned out to be too far.Even when they show signs of getting their act together, the...

Chargers sign Scott from practice squad, place Mager on IRBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have signed offensive tackle Travis Scott from their practice squad and placed cornerback Craig Mager on injured reserve.The Chargers made the moves Saturday.The 6-foot-5, 320-pound Scott played at Grambling State from 2013...

AP Sports WriterDolphins survive late collapse and beat Bengals in OT, 38-35By STEVEN WINEMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) A laugher became a thriller for the Miami Dolphins, and they needed overtime to beat the Cincinnati Bengals.Miami gave up 16 points in the final 29 seconds of regulation but regrouped,...

James Harrison's snarling tenacity made the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker one of the NFL's most intimidating players for nearly a decade. Big hits -- some legal, some not so much -- also turned the outspoken five-time Pro Bowler into focal point for a league-wide crackdown on helmet-to-helmet contact. Harrison's outlaw image made...

AP Sports WriterFalcons watch near-perfect Koo miss costly FG in loss to KCBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The one thing the Atlanta Falcons could count on all season was Younghoe Koo.There had been games their offense let them down. Or their defense blew a lead. Yet their...

AP Sports WriterBonding on hold for free agents acquired by DolphinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Byron Jones has yet to meet his new coach. Shaq Lawson is still learning the names of teammates. Kyle Van Noy is stuck in California, 2,300 miles from work.Bonding by the Miami Dolphins' large,...

Titans put Johnson on reserve/retired list, promote McBrideNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have placed wide receiver Andre Johnson on the reserve/retired list and replaced him on the roster by promoting receiver Tre McBride from the practice squad.The Titans announced the moves Tuesday.Johnson informed the Titans (4-4) of...

AP Pro Football WriterWill new coaches, new QBs keep it simple? They won't tellBy ROB MAADDITeams with new coaches or new quarterbacks could limit their playbooks early in the season because they missed valuable practice time in the offseason due to the coronavirus shutdown.If so, they're not telling.Even Tom...

Associated PressBills’ Beasley not dwelling on past ahead of Dallas returnBy MARK LUDWICZAKORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Ahead of his long-awaited return to Dallas, Cole Beasley is having too much fun with his new team to dwell on the past.Beasley's Buffalo Bills (8-3) will head to Dallas to take...

AP Pro Football WriterJerry Jones doesn’t like looks of America’s TeamBy BARRY WILNERNever one to mince words, Jerry Jones has put Jason Garrett and his coaching staff on alert heading into what’s supposed to be a festive holiday.Dallas plays its traditional Thanksgiving home game on Thursday, hosting the Bills....

AP Pro Football WriterAgent: RB Raheem Mostert requests trade from 49ersBy JOSH DUBOWSan Francisco 49ers postseason breakout star Raheem Mostert requested a trade from the team after being unable to renegotiate his contract.Agent Brett Tessler made the request public on Wednesday after talks with the 49ers failed to...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL tells teams they must hold training camps at homeBy BARRY WILNERAll 32 NFL teams have been told by Commissioner Roger Goodell to hold training camps at their home facilities this summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic.Most NFL teams stay at their training complexes year-round, but...