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AP Pro Football WriterHarrison denies using PEDs, sends affidavit to NFLBy ROB MAADDIPittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison said in an affidavit sent to the NFL that he never met nor communicated with the source of a media report that linked him and other players to the use of performance-enhancing...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Mayfield still slowed by right hand injuryBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Baker Mayfield isn't going to let a sore, swollen right hand keep him from playing.''Mama didn't raise a wuss,'' he said Wednesday.Mayfield played the second half of Sunday's 20-13 loss to Pittsburgh with a...

AP Sports WriterJenkins focusing on football, says little of death in homeBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins has been trying to keep his focus on football since the body of a 25-year-old friend was found in his New Jersey home last month.Jenkins'...

Cornerback Xavien Howard returns to practice for DolphinsDAVIE, Fla. (AP) NFL interception co-leader Xavien Howard has returned to practice for the Miami Dolphins after missing two games because of a left knee injury.Howard said Wednesday he's hopeful but uncertain whether he'll be able to play Sunday against Jacksonville....

The Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Heinz Field. Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburgh Steelers When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, November 13, 2016 Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Steelers -2.5. O/U: 49.5 PREDICTION: Steelers...

The New York Jets and the San Francisco 49ers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Levi's Stadium. New York Jets vs. San Francisco 49ers When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, December 11, 2016 Where: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California ROT TEAM PS OU Money Line 125 NEW YORK -2.5 (-110) 43.5 (-110) 120 -140 126 SAN FRANCISCO TV:...

AP Pro Football WriterHall of Fame DE Doleman dies at age 58By DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Chris Doleman was clinging to his preferred position of outside linebacker, struggling through his second NFL season with the Minnesota Vikings.The team's vision for his 6-foot-5 frame was at defensive end, where he...

Jaguars re-sign offensive lineman Shatley, adding depthJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have re-signed offensive lineman Tyler Shatley, keeping another player expected to add depth next season.The Jaguars also re-signed offensive tackle Josh Wells last week. Shatley, Wells and receiver Allen Hurns made the opening-day roster as undrafted...

Jim Caldwell among 16 assistants hired by Dolphins' FloresMIAMI (AP) Former Colts and Lions coach Jim Caldwell has been hired by new Dolphins coach Brian Flores as assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach.Caldwell was among 16 members of Flores' staff announced Friday. The group includes new offensive coordinator...

CBS picks up additional 12 million viewers for Super BowlBy The Associated PressAnother 12 million has been added to CBS' viewership totals for the Super Bowl.The network said Friday that the New England Patriots 13-3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Feb. 3 now totals 112.7 million viewers....

AP Sports WriterAP source: Panthers make McCaffrey highest-paid running backBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract extension with All-Pro Christian McCaffrey, a person familiar with the contract negotiation told The Associated Press, making McCaffrey the highest-paid running back in...

AP Pro Football WriterShelby Harris counting his blessings, not his lost millionsBy ARNIE STAPLETONAURORA, Colo. (AP) Shelby Harris is counting his blessings and not his lost millions.“I’m just happy to have a job. There are millions of Americans who have lost their jobs because of this,” the sixth-year...