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SAN DIEGO (AP) Houston Texans owner Bob McNair, a member of the NFL's influential Committee on Los Angeles Opportunities, canceled a meeting with San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer after making controversial comments about a City Hall scandal several years ago.The meeting, scheduled for Thursday, was to be part...

AP Pro Football WriterSeahawks, Packers off to high-scoring starts to seasonBy JOSH DUBOWRussell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers have their offenses clicking at an impressive rate.Wilson's Seattle Seahawks and Rodgers' Green Bay Packers have scored at least 30 points in every game so far this season, a feat that bodes...

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals already were having problems protecting Carson Palmer. Now they must deal with the loss of Jared Veldheer. The 6-foot-8, 321-pound left tackle is out for the season with a torn triceps, an injury that occurred in the Cardinals' 30-20 loss at Carolina two weekends...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos GM Elway not sweating his many needs on offenseBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) John Elway has a wicked defense and a wretched offense.In many respects, Denver's defense last year was even better than the one that carried Peyton Manning across the finish line of...

Titans suspend top pick vs. Browns for violating club rulesNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have suspended top draft pick Isaiah Wilson for Sunday's game for violating club rules after already declaring the rookie out against the Cleveland Browns.The Titans announced the move Saturday while elevating linebacker Tuzar...

Jaguars give Foles help by signing Conley, OgbuehiJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars gave new quarterback Nick Foles some help Saturday by signing receiver Chris Conley and right tackle Cedric Ogbuehi.Conley started 34 of 53 games in four seasons with Kansas City, totaling 104 receptions for 1,238 yards...

Jets cornerback Revis' court date Thursday on fight claimsPITTSBURGH (AP) New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has a court date next week on criminal charges stemming from a fight after he turned himself in to police and was later released on a non-monetary bond.Revis faces aggravated assault and...

AP Sports WriterNew Patriots receiver Dorsett eager to jump in after tradeBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots got through the preseason virtually unscathed before star receiver Julian Edelman suffered a season-ending knee injury a week before the final exhibition game.Without one of Tom Brady's favorite options, coach...

The Latest: Even on Super Sunday, the stairs must be climbedMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) 4:55 p.m.Chiefs defensive line coach Brendan Daly has a tradition of running the stairs inside the stadium before games, and not even fans trickling into Hard Rock Stadium or the perplexed Super Bowl security...

AP Sports WriterGronk says he's healthy and fire burns to play with BradyBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Rob Gronkowski planted the seed for a NFL comeback when he played catch with Tom Brady two months ago.He told the six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback he was getting an itch...

AP Sports WriterBroncos ready for 2nd shot at slowing down Chiefs' offenseBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Denver Broncos did everything right in the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs a few weeks ago, holding Patrick Mahomes and their high-powered offense in check for 30 minutes.Everything...

AP Sports WriterNext Bengals coach inherits roster ready for big changeBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Bengals owner Mike Brown must decide whether to bring in another newcomer to coach his team, or return to his pattern of trusting someone he already knows well.Whoever gets the job will inherit a...