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AP Sports WriterVrabel a hit in 1st year in charge of Texans defenseBy KRISTIE RIEKENWHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) Mike Vrabel isn't making any drastic changes in his first season as the Houston Texans' defensive coordinator.After what the unit did last year he knows that isn't necessary. The...

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...

AP Sports WriterCardinals lose star RB David Johnson to dislocated wristBy BOB BAUMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals lost way more than a game in their season opener in Detroit.Star running back David Johnson dislocated a wrist, Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said, and probably will require surgery.Arians said...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans QB Marcus Mariota's status still unclear vs. MiamiBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee Titans coach Mike Mularkey says quarterback Marcus Mariota is still unclear for their upcoming matchup with the Miami Dolphins.The Titans coach remains hopeful that Mariota will play despite a strained...

AP Sports WriterRedskins' Galette itching to play first game since 2014By STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Every time Junior Galette is set to return to the field, it seems something else sidetracks him.The Washington Redskins linebacker hasn't played a game in two years. He was first sidelined after tearing...

AP Sports WriterColts defense begins season with 11 new opening day startersBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Johnathan Hankins shakes his head and smiles.Al Woods just laughs.Darius Butler struggles to name all of Indianapolis' defensive starters from last year's season opener.On Sunday, the three veterans will become part of an...

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...

Packers list 7 key players as doubtful for Bengals gameGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers could be without seven front-line players for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.Left tackle David Bakhtiari (hamstring), safety Kentrell Brice (groin), receiver Randall Cobb (chest), defensive tackle Mike Daniels (hip), cornerback...

Associated PressRaiders RB Marshawn Lynch avoids questions about anthemBy MICHAEL WAGAMANNAPA, Calif. (AP) Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch spoke to reporters Thursday for the first time in training camp and avoided questions regarding his decision to sit during the national anthem before last week's preseason game against...

Buccaneers bolster secondary, sign ex-Broncos S T.J. WardTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed safety T.J. Ward, two days after the three-time Pro Bowl selection was released by the Denver Broncos.Ward spent the past three seasons with the Broncos, who cut him on Saturday. The eight-year...

AP Sports WriterJaguars staying another night in Houston because of IrmaBy MARK LONGThe Jacksonville Jaguars have been in Houston so long now that they have a local gym.The Jaguars were forced Monday to stay another night in Houston because of Hurricane Irma, creating a stressful situation for players, coaches...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Wilson, Kelce and other Week 4 daily studsBy JAKE CIELYWinning in daily fantasy isn't always about finding contrarian picks to outsmart everyone else. Yes, you want to differentiate your lineup to increase your odds at winning in tournaments, but you can't ignore the studs that...