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AP Pro Football WriterWine country fires force Raiders to alter practiceBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders adjusted their practice schedule Wednesday because of poor air quality resulting from the wildfires in nearby wine country.The Raiders took the practice field in smoky conditions with even some ash...

AP Sports WriterDolphins are in the hunt for first division title since 2008By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Dolphins' relentless defense keeps coming, and even the Buffalo Bills are feeling the heat.Miami has blitzed its way to five consecutive victories to cut Buffalo's lead atop the AFC East...

Judge considering fraud investigator in NFL concussion casePHILADELPHIA (AP) A federal judge in Philadelphia heard arguments Wednesday in the NFL's request for a special investigator to look into what the league says are fraudulent claims in a $1 billion concussion settlement.The league last month cited an independent study...

The San Francisco 49ers will attempt to trade quarterback Alex Smith this offseason, according to league sources, and some believe they will be able to do it because there is not a great supply of available quarterbacks and there is a demand for Smith. Browns offensive coordinator Norv Turner worked...

Panthers coach: McCaffrey not expected to play vs. BroncosCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Christian McCaffrey seems likely to spend another week watching from the sideline.The 2019 All-Pro running back did not practice Thursday and Panthers coach Matt Rhule said ''at this point I do not expect him to play'' on...

Titans' Lewan loses appeal of suspension, will miss 4 gamesNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) As expected, Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan has lost his appeal and will be suspended for the first four games of the season for using a performance-enhancing substance.The NFL and the Titans announced Friday that...

Associated PressWhite House cancels NFL Eagles ceremony, criticizes teamBy JILL COLVIN and JONATHAN LEMIREWASHINGTON (AP) After President Donald Trump canceled Tuesday's salute to the NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles, the White House accused the players of abandoning their fans because many had said they wouldn't show up. Trump quickly...

AP Pro Football WriterWinners in KC, now Texans, Colts battle for top of AFC SouthBy TERESA M. WALKERBoth Jacoby Brissett and Deshaun Watson have managed to outduel reigning NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes in consecutive weeks - on his home turf no less.Now it's time for the young quarterbacks to...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Browns agree to bring back Andrew Berry as new GMBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Andrew Berry is coming back to the Browns. This time as the boss.Berry, who left Cleveland's front office last year to work in Philadelphia, agreed Monday to become the Browns' new...

A lost season for Dolphins backup QB Josh Rosen? He says noDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Josh Rosen says he's encouraged by his development while relegated to a backup quarterback role this year, and he has no complaint about remaining on the sideline even though the Miami Dolphins are 3-11.Ryan...

AP Pro Football WriterPandemic could lead to pandemonium on offensive linesBy BARRY WILNERThe coronavirus pandemic could lead to pandemonium on offensive lines throughout the NFL.With no on-field offseason programs, no preseason games, no extensive hitting in training camps, chaos rather than cohesion could be the truism for blockers.Don't think...

AP Sports WriterJets inform Darrelle Revis that he's being releasedBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Darrelle Revis' second stint with the New York Jets is over.The Jets informed the star cornerback on Tuesday that they are releasing him, ending a rocky second tenure with the team that was...