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AP Sports WriterBrowns' Josh Gordon 'humbly' returns after health absenceBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Josh Gordon kept his word and ''humbly'' returned to the Cleveland Browns. All they can do is hope he stays clean.The former Pro Bowl receiver Saturday ended an extended absence from training camp to deal...

AP Pro Football WriterChiefs lead AP Pro32 poll; Packers at No. 2, Bills at No. 3By SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs know how to avoid any late-season stumbles.The Chiefs took a 30-10 lead against Miami and held on for a 33-27 victory. They're 12-1 on...

Cowboys, rookie WR Lamb agree on $14 million, 4-year dealFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys and rookie receiver CeeDee Lamb agreed Thursday on a $14 million, four-year contract with $7.8 million guaranteed.The Cowboys were surprised the former Oklahoma standout was available with the 17th pick in the draft,...

Associated PressUS appeals court revives drug lawsuit by players against NFLBy SUDHIN THANAWALASAN FRANCISCO (AP) A U.S. appeals court on Thursday reinstated a lawsuit filed against the NFL by former players who claim the league illegally plied them with powerful prescription painkillers to keep them on the field.The...

The MINNESOTA and the DETROIT will both be gunning for a victory on 1/3/2021 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MINNESOTA vs DETROIT When: 1/3/2021 1:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 117 MINNESOTA 3.5 (-110) 53.5 (-110) -160 140 118 DETROIT TV: 1:00 PM LINE: 3.5 PREDICTION: DETROIT , MINNESOTA Oddsmakers currently have the DETROIT listed as 3.5 point favorites versus the MINNESOTA,...

Court won't reconsider ruling on NFL concussions settlementPHILADELPHIA (AP) A federal appeals court in Philadelphia says it won't reconsider a ruling that upholds the potential $1 billion settlement of NFL concussion claims.Critics of the plan for retired players had hoped the full court would reconsider the approval granted...

AP Sports WriterBills rejuvenated offense has Rams coach McVay's attentionBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Sean McVay knows good offenses when he sees them.Quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills - a team previously known for having a defense-first reputation - have suddenly captured the Los Angeles Rams...

AP Sports WriterWrap it up; Steelers defense looking to bounce backBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Like any defensive coordinator worth his gameplan, Keith Butler knew what was coming.So when the man in charge of getting the Pittsburgh Steelers in the right spots approached reporters on Thursday for his weekly...

AP Was There: Police question OJ Simpson in killingsLOS ANGELES (AP) This week marks 25 years since O.J. Simpson's ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman were found stabbed to death outside her LA home.Investigators quickly focused their attention?on the former football great, leading to the...

Former Jaguars player charged with crashing into ex-wifeJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Authorities say former Jacksonville Jaguars safety and assistant coach Marlon McCree was arrested over the weekend following a vehicle chase with his ex-wife and crashing his truck into her SUV.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office report says the 41-year-old McCree...

The Latest: Bucs start targeting Gronkowski more oftenBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 3 in the NFL (all times EDT):--5 p.m.Tampa Bay's Rob Gronkowski joked he was a ''blocking tight end'' after not seeing many passes come his way last weekend.So much for that notion. Gronkowski had catches...

AP Sports WriterCardinals' Peterson suspended 6 games for PED violationBy JOHN MARSHALLTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Cardinals All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson has been suspended for the first six games of the 2019 season for violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy.The NFL did not specify Thursday which illegal substance Peterson...