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Steelers sign GM Colbert to extension through 2020 draftPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed general manager Kevin Colbert to an extension through the 2020 draft.Colbert began his tenure with the Steelers as director of football operations in 2000 before accepting the title of general manager in 2011....

AP Pro Football WriterICYMI in NFL Week 4: Belichick's Patriots have bad D, 2 LsBy HOWARD FENDRICHNo matter how many yards and points Tom Brady manages to generate, his New England Patriots are not going to go very far this season if they can't get their defense straightened out.Coach...

The Latest: Packers take 7-3 lead in 3rd quarterBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's opening Sunday (all times Eastern):---6:14 p.m.The Packers are on the board in the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. Ty Montgomery's 6-yard touchdown run gave the Packers a 7-3 lead at 10:33 of...

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 a 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...

Oklahoma man charged with manslaughter in Dennis Byrd deathBy The Associated PressCLAREMORE, Okla. (AP) An Oklahoma man has been charged with manslaughter almost a year after a collision killed former NFL player Dennis Byrd.Rogers County court records indicate the charge was filed Wednesday against 18-year-old Zachary Reed of...

AP Sports WriterSteelers believe Stephon Tuitt's injury not season endingBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Stephon Tuitt made his way into the Pittsburgh Steelers' locker room late Monday afternoon, sat down in his chair and started fiddling with his laundry bag.No sign of immediate pain from the biceps injury that...

AP Pro Football WriterUnexpected losses by solid favorite host teams in Week 4By BARRY WILNERThe two most recent Super Bowl teams were at home against big underdogs. So the Patriots and Falcons lost.Dallas held the Rams to two touchdowns in Jerry's Palace. That seems like a sure bet.Nope, should...

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 Sports WriterLewis to winless Bengals: Next job lost will be yoursBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Coach Marvin Lewis warned Bengals players that more changes are coming if they continue to lose, and the next job lost could be theirs.The Bengals fired offensive coordinator Ken Zampese a day after...

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...

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 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...