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AP Pro Football WriterKey AFC South matchup Thursday night: Colts at TexansBy BARRY WILNEREarlier in the schedule, the AFC South looked like one of the NFL’s deepest divisions. That might still be true, though none of the four members has exactly distinguished itself.Certainly, the Texans didn’t when they got...

AP Sports Writer1-game suspension for Browns’ Ogunjobi’s upheldBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The one-game NFL suspension for Browns starting defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi for his role in the brawl with the Pittsburgh Steelers was upheld by an appeals officer.Ogunjobi shoved Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph seconds after Cleveland teammate Myles...

AP Pro Football WriterJets’ Bell rips NFL for ‘random’ 5th HGH testBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Le’Veon Bell is throwing a flag on the NFL’s drug testing policy.The New York Jets running back says Wednesday is upset he has been randomly selected five times this season...

AP Pro Football WriterFangio: Not imperative to get Lock into a game this seasonBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Vic Fangio said Wednesday he doesn't consider it ''vitally important'' to get rookie quarterback Drew Lock some playing time this season.With that, he shot down a talking point so popular...

AP Sports WriterSteelers’ Rudolph: ‘No acceptable excuse’ for role in brawlBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph wanted to get away from Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett.The way Rudolph went about it - a process that contributed to a brawl that culminated with Rudolph getting...

Associated PressDolphins release Walton after arrest for hitting girlfriendBy TERRY SPENCERFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) The Miami Dolphins released suspended running back Mark Walton on Tuesday, hours after he was arrested on charges of punching his pregnant girlfriend in the head.Police in the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Davie said...

Patriots activate Wynn, place Olszewski on injured reserveBOSTON (AP) The Patriots have activated left tackle Isaiah Wynn from injured reserve in hopes of bolstering their injury-plagued offensive line.New England announced the move Tuesday. In addition, the Patriots have placed rookie receiver Gunner Olszewski on IR with ankle and...

AP Sports WriterFood for thought: Broncos rehash recent loss over team mealBy PAT GRAHAMENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) On the plane ride home, the Denver Broncos struggled to stomach blowing a 20-point halftime lead.So, they went to dinner upon their return.The entire team. For some table talk they hoped would...

AP Pro Football WriterRavens, Patriots, 49ers remain top 3 teams in AP Pro32 pollBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) Heading into the stretch run of the regular season, the NFL’s top teams are trying to find and maintain their winning form as they get ready for the playoffs.The top...

AP Pro Football WriterKickers making field goals at NFL’s worst rate since 2003By TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have a very proud tradition of successful kickers over the past couple of decades ranging from Al Del Greco, Joe Nedney, the late Rob Bironas to now...

AP Sports WriterTomlin: Brawl vs. Browns “ugly for the game of football"By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) - Steelers coach Mike Tomlin accepted his team's role in the now-infamous fight last Thursday night that ended with Cleveland defensive end Myles Garrett hitting Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph in the head with Rudolph's...

AP Pro Football WriterRavens, Patriots, 49ers remain top 3 teams in AP Pro32 pollBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) Heading into the stretch run of the regular season, the NFL’s top teams are trying to find and maintain their winning form as they get ready for the playoffs.The top...