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Cardinals’ Josh Shaw suspended for betting on NFL gamesNEW YORK (AP) Arizona Cardinals cornerback Josh Shaw has been suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games on multiple occasions this season, the first time in more than 35 years a player has been banned for gambling.The league announced the...

AP Pro Football WriterVulnerable Vikes pass D seeks progress vs. Wilson, SeahawksBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The priority during the bye week for Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer and his staff was not difficult to discern.Pass defense that has uncharacteristically been a problem in several recent games needed...

Associated PressQuinn, Dimitroff face uncertain future with FalconsBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) A meaningless December awaits the Atlanta Falcons for the second straight year, and it’s uncertain how much longer Dan Quinn will coach the team.Last year’s collapse was blamed mostly on injuries, but this year's 3-9 record and...

AP Pro Football WriterJerry Jones backs Garrett, begs Dallas defense to make playBy SCHUYLER DIXONARLINGTON, Texas (AP) While declaring he wouldn’t fire embattled coach Jason Garrett during the season, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones basically begged his underachieving team to create turnovers.A defense that looks good in the...

Associated PressPatriots sign kicker Kai Forbath to replace Nick FolkBy GLEN FARLEYFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots again swung their revolving door on kickers, signing veteran Kai Forbath to replace Nick Folk.Folk was released one day after he reportedly underwent an emergency appendectomy. He signed with the...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers dominant D prepares for challenge of Lamar JacksonBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) With heavy pressure off the edge and lockdown coverage in the secondary, the San Francisco 49ers dominant defense forced Aaron Rodgers into the least efficient game of his career.Having similar success...

AP Sports WriterCardinals’ Josh Shaw suspended for betting on NFL gamesBy DAVID BRANDTArizona Cardinals cornerback Josh Shaw has been suspended through at least the end of the 2020 season for betting on NFL games on multiple occasions this season, the first time in more than 35 years a player...

Chargers’ Lynn undecided about activating James, PhillipsCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn will wait until Saturday before deciding whether to activate safeties Derwin James and Adrian Phillips for Sunday’s game at Denver.James and Phillips are on injured reserve but have been designated to return....

AP Sports WriterTeam has faded, but some Lions still have a lot at stakeBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Don’t tell David Blough about any meaningless games in the NFL.The Detroit Lions lost again Thursday, another setback in a season that’s gone sharply downhill for the past couple months, but...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL’s goal of 100 million volunteer minutes already reachedBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL apparently underestimated Americans' eagerness to volunteer. As part of its centennial season celebration, the league sought 100 million minutes of volunteerism from its fans through Huddle for 100. That goal already has been reached.By...

Cowboys rookie DT Hill active vs Bills after sitting 4 gamesARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Rookie defensive tackle Trysten Hill of the Dallas Cowboys is active for the first time in five games for the Thanksgiving matchup with Buffalo with Antwaun Woods sidelined by a knee injury.Dallas safety Jeff Heath...

AP Pro Football WriterJameis Winston keeps piling up TDs, INTs for BucsBy JOSH DUBOWIt's been an all or nothing kind of year so far for Jameis Winston.Tampa Bay's quarterback has thrown 20 interceptions and 22 touchdowns so far this season, joining Cleveland's Brian Sipe in 1979 as the only...