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AP Sports WriterTimmons suspended indefinitely by Dolphins after going AWOLBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Linebacker Lawrence Timmons was suspended indefinitely by the Miami Dolphins after he went AWOL on the eve of the team's season opener.The Dolphins announced the move in a one-sentence news release Tuesday, a day off...

AP Sports WriterColts look to go on offensive after dismal preseason startBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Chuck Pagano expects more out of the Indianapolis Colts' dreadful offense.So Indy's coach is changing it up.Quarterback Stephen Morris is expected to reclaim the No. 2 job behind Scott Tolzien on Saturday at...

AP Sports WriterProtests muted week after NFL responds to Trump criticismBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers played on Thursday last week, before President Donald Trump lashed out at NFL players for not standing during the national anthem.So as teams across the league kneeled, sat and...

Seahawks LT George Fant taken off on cart with knee injurySEATTLE (AP) Seahawks left tackle George Fant has been taken off the field on the cart after appearing to suffer a significant right knee injury in a preseason game against Minnesota.Fant, the presumptive starter going into the regular...

AP Sports WriterDalton gives 1 of his worst performances in opening lossBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Andy Dalton's passes got batted in the air and picked off. His arm was hit as he tried to throw, resulting in a fumble for yet another turnover. Rarely has the Bengals quarterback...

AP Sports WriterSteelers defense talking, playing a good gameBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The difference in the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, inside linebacker Ryan Shazier insists, isn't in what is happening after the snap, but before it.The kids like nose tackle Javon Hargrave, cornerback Artie Burns and safety Sean Davis...

Associated PressNFL commissioner, players' union angrily denounce TrumpBy CATHERINE LUCEYSOMERSET, N.J. (AP) ??? The National Football League and its players' union on Saturday angrily denounced President Donald Trump for suggesting that owners fire players who kneel during the national anthem and that fans consider walking out in protest "when...

AP Sports WriterGatlin won't take knee in exhibition race in BrazilBy STEPHEN WADERIO DE JANEIRO (AP) World sprint champion Justin Gatlin won't be taking the knee in protest this weekend at an exhibition race in Brazil.However, Gatlin said Friday that does not mean he's against highlighting issues of...

AP Sports WriterBoldin turns focus from NFL to bridging racial divisionsBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) A deadly, racially charged conflict in Charlottesville, Virginia, caused Anquan Boldin to re-assess his priorities and led to the Buffalo Bills receiver's decision to retire after 14 NFL seasons.In an interview Monday...

The Latest: Wilson makes plays to help Seattle take 3-0 leadBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's opening Sunday (all times Eastern):5:55 p.m.A late burst has given the Seattle Seahawks a 3-0 lead at halftime over the Green Bay Packers.The Seahawks couldn't get anything going until quarterback Russell...

Associated PressAmerica still in turmoil a year after Kaepernick's protestBy JANIE HAR and JESSE J. HOLLANDFormer San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest is still causing debate a year later as the embattled athlete looks for a chance to play again.Fans supporting Kaepernick are threatening boycotts and...

AP Sports WriterJets' acting owner says team 'definitely not' tanking seasonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Christopher Johnson has spent the past 17 years as a trusted confidant behind the scenes for his older brother's New York Jets.He's now front and center as the man in charge...