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AP Pro Football WriterTitans, Raiders headed into opposite directionsBy JOSH DUBOWOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Tennessee Titans and Oakland Raiders are moving in opposite directions heading into a stretch run.The Titans (7-5) have won five of six games since switching to Ryan Tannehill at quarterback, turning a mediocre season...

8 finalists announced for Art Rooney Sportsmanship AwardNEW YORK (AP) Veterans Adrian Peterson, Calais Campbell and Thomas Davis Sr. are among the eight finalists for the NFL's Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.The league revealed the finalists Thursday. Along with the Washington running back, Jacksonville defensive end and Los Angeles...

AP Sports WriterGiants' Barkley hoping to break 100-yard drought vs EaglesBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The combination of playing the Philadelphia Eagles and Eli Manning returning at quarterback for the New York Giants might be what gets Saquon Barkley a much-sought 100-yard game rushing.The NFL offensive rookie...

AP Pro Football WriterVon Miller says sprained MCL could keep him out vs TexansBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos star linebacker Von Miller says he won't go on IR because of a sprained left MCL that ended his 95-game starting streak.But he's not sure if he'll start a...

AP Sports WriterSteelers RB James Conner to miss 3rd straight gameBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh running back James Conner's aching right shoulder will keep him out of the lineup for a third straight game when the surging Steelers visit the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.Conner took some reps with...

AP Sports WriterBeckham vague about future with Browns amid 'bad' seasonBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Odell Beckham Jr.'s disappointing first season with the Browns isn't even over, and the star wide receiver is already making predictions about the next one.''2020's going to be my year,'' he said.He didn't...

AP Pro Football WriterVon Miller says sprained MCL could keep him out vs TexansBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos star linebacker Von Miller says his sprained left MCL that ended his 95-game starting streak last weekend might sideline him again Sunday when the Denver Broncos visit the Houston...

AP Pro Football WriterVon Miller says sprained MCL could keep him out vs TexansBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos star linebacker Von Miller says his sprained left MCL that ended his 95-game starting streak last weekend might sideline him again Sunday when the Denver Broncos visit the Houston...

AP Pro Football WriterVon Miller says sprained MCL could keep him out vs TexansBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos star linebacker Von Miller says his sprained left MCL that ended his 95-game starting streak last weekend might sideline him again Sunday when the Denver Broncos visit the Houston...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans' Tannehill making most of 2nd time around as starterBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Ryan Tannehill is making the most of his second time around as a starter in the NFL.And the Tennessee Titans are enjoying the ride.Since Tennessee made him the starter in...

AP Sports WriterSecond down a focal point as Patriots prepare for ChiefsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Patriots coach Bill Belichick had much to lament about his team’s loss to the Texans last week. But one thing that stuck out was how his defense struggled to defend the pass...

AP Sports WriterMatt LaFleur built his NFL foundation in WashingtonBy KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers on Sunday will host the Washington Redskins, a club Packers coach Matt LaFleur knows all too well.LaFleur's first NFL job was with the Houston Texans. He was hired as...