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Appeal hearing for Cowboys' Elliott over after 2-plus daysNEW YORK (AP) Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott's hearing on the appeal of his six-game suspension over a domestic violence case ended Thursday after 2 1/2 days.According to the labor agreement, Arbitrator Harold Henderson must rule on the NFL's punishment...

AP Sports WriterPackers dealing with injuries going into game vs BengalsBy GENARO C. ARMASGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The banged-up Green Bay Packers are starting practice this week with about a dozen players on the injury report.Receivers Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb, along with defensive lineman Mike Daniels were...

Former NFL GM Bobby Beathard a Hall of Fame finalistCANTON, Ohio (AP) Longtime general manager and personnel administrator Bobby Beathard is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the contributors category.Beathard helped build strong teams in football stops in Kansas City (1966-67), Miami (1972-77),...

AP Sports WriterLast move: Browns trade disappointing OL Erving to ChiefsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns made their final move with offensive lineman Cam Erving, another of the team's first-round busts.Erving, who was shifted from guard to center to tackle during two seasons with Cleveland, was traded Wednesday...

Jaguars WRs Allen Robinson, Dede Westbrook undergo surgeryJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars receivers Allen Robinson and Dede Westbrook are recovering from surgery.Robinson had surgery Monday to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. He tore the ligament while making a catch in the season opener at...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Play matchups, manage injuries for Week 3By JOE GALLINAAs fantasy players look to set their Week 3 lineups, some will be scrambling to find a replacement for Panthers tight end Greg Olsen and others will have to monitor injuries to Bears running back Jordan Howard...

Jets-Bills CapsuleBy The Associated PressNEW YORK JETS (5-11) at BUFFALO (7-9)Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBSOPENING LINE - Bills by 6SERIES RECORD - Bills lead 59-53LAST MEETING - Jets beat Bills 30-10, Jan. 1AP PRO32 RANKING - Jets No. 32, Bills No. 28JETS OFFENSE - OVERALL (26), RUSH (12), PASS...

AP Sports WriterPolitical football: Patriots gave Trump a Super Bowl ringBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) President Donald Trump has a Super Bowl championship ring - just like Vladimir Putin.New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft gave Trump the diamond-encrusted ring. The sitting president usually receives gifts from sports teams during...

AP Sports WriterPeterson's return marked with boos, not yardsBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) A whole lot of boos, and not many yards for Adrian Peterson in his return to Minnesota.Peterson rushed for 18 yards on just six carries in his first game with the New Orleans Saints, turning an...

AP Pro Football WriterWatch Out: Sacks galore likely in Texans at BengalsBy BARRY WILNERJudging by the performances of their blockers in the opening week of the season, it's fair to wonder if there will be more sacks than points in Thursday night's game between the Texans and Bengals.Cincinnati allowed...

AP Sports WriterBrowns rookie Garrett could practice, play this weekBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Myles Garrett appears ready to move away from the stationary bike.Cleveland's rookie defensive end is expected to practice later this week, and it's possible the No. 1 overall draft pick will make his regular-season debut...

AP Sports WriterGiants looking for more than making the playoffs this seasonBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) After years of being asked when are they are going back to the playoffs, the New York Giants have the potential to make a run at a title again.Playing most of...