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AP Pro Football Writer49ers vs Seahawks, with Sherman on other side of rivalryBy ROB MAADDIThe last time the San Francisco 49ers had a winning record for a home game in November, Colin Kaepernick was their quarterback and Russell Wilson and Richard Sherman ate turkey legs at midfield to celebrate...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots say four players have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints, including starting linebacker Dont'a Hightower and receiver Danny Amendola. The team said Friday that Hightower will be sidelined with a knee injury. Amendola is dealing with concussion and...

AP Sports WriterDrubbing by Steelers shows Bengals still lack consistencyBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Cincinnati Bengals' renewed confidence was battered early and often by the unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers in a game that showed the Bengals still have much work to do before they can compete with the...

Concerned about team chemistry after a loud verbal disagreement between Dez Bryant and Joseph Randle carried over onto the practice field Friday, Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett met individually with those two players and an equally incensed Josh Brent later that day and then discussed the subject with the...

AP Entertainment WriterAlcoholics Anonymous founding document sells for $2.4MBy ANTHONY McCARTNEYLOS ANGELES (AP) The founding document of Alcoholics Anonymous, known to adherents as the ''Big Book,'' sold at auction Saturday for $2.4 million to billionaire and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay.The auction house Profiles in History announced the...

AP Sports WriterBennett defines his own 'Patriot Way' en route to Super BowlBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) If Martellus Bennett had his way, people would live in his world.He describes it as a fun place, where imaginations can run wild and people can feel unrestrained.And in a way,...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Don't worry. The New England Patriots should be just fine for the playoffs.That's the message Tom Brady delivered after his offense's second straight poor performance.And this time they had an excuse: Brady played just the first half and six other key starters didn't play at...

AP Sports WriterDolphins RB Mark Walton suspended for 4 games by NFLBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins running back Mark Walton was suspended Monday without pay for the next four games for violating NFL conduct and substance abuse policies.The suspension stems from Walton being arrested three times...

AP Sports WriterSeattle GM John Schneider appreciative of his opportunityBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Every so often, John Schneider will see what's happening with other franchises around the NFL and his personal appreciation for what's taken place during his tenure as general manager in Seattle is reinforced.Schneider knows...

Titans, free agent OL Sambrailo agree on 1-year contractNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Free agent offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo and the Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms on a one-year contract.Sambrailo spent the past three seasons with Atlanta after a two-year stint with Denver. The 6-foot-5, 315-pounder has played in...

AP Pro Football WriterWinless Broncos, Jets square off looking to avoid 0-4 startsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Banged up, struggling and desperate for a win.That describes both the Denver Broncos and New York Jets, who'll square off Thursday night at MetLife Stadium with their seasons spiraling,...

Associated PressChargers DE Joey Bosa exits practice with foot injuryBy DAN GREENSPANCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa left practice early on Tuesday because of a left foot injury.Bosa has 23 career sacks in two seasons since being drafted third overall in the 2016...