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AP Pro Football WriterAnderson: temporary paralysis only reinforced love of gameBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Like any other NFL player, Zaire Anderson knew the game's risks but was skeptical he'd ever be the one not getting up off the field someday.That changed on New Year's Day when the...

AP Sports WriterGeno Smith trying to resurrect his career with the GiantsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Geno Smith didn't catch a break in his final two seasons with the New York Jets, and it seems his chances of resurrecting his career with the Giants are facing obstacles.Not...

AP Sports WriterChargers MLB Perryman likely out 2 months from ankle surgeryBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman is likely to be out for at least two months after injuring his ankle in the preseason opener.Perryman had surgery on a torn ligament in...

AP Sports WriterChiefs put Hali on PUP list, send Spiller packing to make 53By DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs did their NFL-mandated duty by trimming their roster to 53 players on Saturday.They might not be done, though.Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said during a conference call...

AP Sports WriterInjuries continue to cloud Colts' make-or-break seasonBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano kept hoping all those offseason workouts, a full training camp and four preseason games would give him a clearer picture for 2017.Instead, with Sunday's season opener looming, things look even murkier.Andrew...

AP Sports WriterRivera: Newton lighter, more confident and ready to throwBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers coach Ron Rivera says he's looking forward to a lighter, more confident Cam Newton testing out his surgically repaired throwing arm on Wednesday night.Newton reported to training camp on Tuesday at Wofford...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos LB Von Miller returns to scene of Super Bowl MVPBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Von Miller had some pretty good flashbacks when he arrived at Levi's Stadium for the first time since winning the Super Bowl MVP here just over 18 months ago.The...

Associated PressGroup accused of shipping Colorado pot to other staresBy KRISTEN WYATTDENVER (AP) A mammoth marijuana trafficking ring that pretended to be growing weed for sick people was instead illegally shipping the drug to a half-dozen other states and bilking investors, including former NFL players, Colorado officials announced...

Associated PressOakland Raiders cornerback Sean Smith faces assault chargeBy MICHAEL BALSAMOLOS ANGELES (AP) Oakland Raiders cornerback Sean Smith has been charged with beating his sister's boyfriend last month, Los Angeles prosecutors said Thursday.The 30-year-old Smith is scheduled to be arraigned next month on assault and battery charges, according...

Rams tight end Higbee pleads guilty to assault in KentuckyBOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee will avoid jail time after pleading guilty to assault for a fight outside a bar in Kentucky last year.The Daily News reports the former Western Kentucky University standout...

AP Sports WriterBills give center Wood a 2-year extension through 2019By DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) The Buffalo Bills have signed longtime center Eric Wood to a two-year extension through the 2019 season.Wood was drafted by the Bills with their second selection, the 28th overall pick, in the first round...

Jaguars add 5 off waivers, cut 3rd-string QB Brandon AllenJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars added five players off waivers Sunday and cut third-string quarterback Brandon Allen.The Jaguars acquired tight end James O'Shaughnessy (New England), defensive tackle Eli Ankou (Houston), linebacker Donald Payne (Baltimore), defensive back Lafayette Pitts...