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Titans unsure whether Murray will play Sunday against BearsNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans don't know whether running back DeMarco Murray will make his preseason debut Sunday against the Chicago Bears at Nissan Stadium.Titans coach Mike Mularkey said Friday that ''I'll make that decision after I watch the...

Luck still not cleared to practice, ruled out of Browns gameINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Andrew Luck will miss his third consecutive game Sunday after being ruled out by Indianapolis Colts coach Chuck Pagano on Monday. And there's still no timetable for his return to practice.While Pagano didn't rule out the...

AP Sports WriterBills' McCoy vows to find his stride against BroncosBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) LeSean McCoy wouldn't be topping 9,000 career yards rushing if he spent time wilting at the prospect of facing defenses stacked against him or deflecting blame after a bad outing.And the Buffalo...

Associated PressRaiders optimistic Sean Smith will play against RedskinsBy MICHAEL WAGAMANALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Sean Smith's sore neck and shoulder appear to be getting better and Oakland Raiders coach Jack Del Rio is hopeful the veteran cornerback will be able to play Sunday in Washington.Smith was held out of...

AP Sports WriterTomlin: Steelers 'don't care' about political footballBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) His players unable to reach agreement on how to respond to President Donald Trump's suggestion that NFL players who protest during the national anthem should be fired, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin signed off on their...

Seahawks Rees Odhiambo being examined after hit in chestSEATTLE (AP) Seahawks' left tackle Rees Odhiambo was tended to by medics in the locker room because of trouble breathing following Seattle's 46-18 win over Indianapolis on Sunday night.Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Odhiambo was hit in the chest on...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL 2017: Titans, Mariota eager to push aside Texans, ColtsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans might be the AFC South's most optimistic team thanks to quarterback Marcus Mariota.Yes, Houston coach Bill O'Brien has picked Tom Savage as his starter with the Texans...

AP Sports WriterRams All-Pro Aaron Donald back in practice after holdoutBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) One week after Aaron Donald ended his four-month contract holdout, the All-Pro defensive lineman probably will go straight into the Los Angeles Rams' starting lineup.Most players would struggle with that swift transition....

Associated PressJudge: NFL concussion victims hit with 'deceptive practices'By MICHAEL RUBINKAMA federal judge overseeing the NFL's $1 billion concussion settlement with former players said she's concerned about ''deceptive practices'' by claims service providers, lawyers, lenders and other groups seeking a share of the money.U.S. District Judge Anita Brody will...

AP Sports WriterBeckham talks with Mara, has no regrets about celebrationBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had little regret about the dog-like celebration that angered the team, and claims NFL rules about post-score revelry are confusing.Beckham said Wednesday he met with...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys get Scandrick back among injury-plagued cornerbacksBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Orlando Scandrick will play with some sort of protection on his broken left hand after missing just one game.The Dallas cornerback already had that plan before the Cowboys ended up with just two healthy...

49ers coach Shanahan being realistic after 0-3 startSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers took a long-term approach when they overhauled their entire football operation last winter by hiring a new coach and general manager. Amid their 0-3 start under Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch, the team...