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AP Sports WriterBolts’ season on brink after more close-game woes in MexicoBy GREG BEACHAMMEXICO CITY (AP) No matter the opponent and no matter the country, the Los Angeles Chargers’ offense just can’t seem to score consistently when it really counts this season.Another poor offensive finish at Azteca Stadium...

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 WriterPanthers’ downward trend could lead to offseason changesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) If things continue trending like this, the Carolina Panthers could be in for some major changes next offseason.And those could potentially include players, coaches and front office personnel.New Panthers owner David Tepper met with...

AP Pro Football WriterSchedule gets serious now for NFC East-leading CowboysBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys are alone in first place in the NFC East again after another strong showing from the quarterback who’s having a breakthrough season three years after he was...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders sweep 3-game homestand to get into playoff raceBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Surviving a five-game worldwide odyssey made sure the Raiders’ final season in Oakland wouldn't get derailed early. Sweeping a three-game homestand in Oakland for the first time in 39 years has put...

AP Pro Football WriterCan we talk? Darnold, Gase huddle helped revive Jets offenseBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Sam Darnold’s bounceback began with a trip to the coach’s office last month after one of the worst stretches of his young career.The New York Jets quarterback had just thrown...

AP Sports WriterNew York Giants leading receiver Evan Engram out of bootBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Giants tight end Evan Engram is out of his walking boot and may play Sunday when New York travels to Chicago.Engram said Monday his sprained left foot is feeling better and...

AP Sports WriterConsecutive lopsided losses leave Jaguars last in AFC SouthBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Another defensive debacle and another lopsided loss have the Jacksonville Jaguars on the verge of another second-rate season.The Jaguars (4-6) couldn't run the ball or stop the run for the second straight game...

AP Sports WriterStruggling Bears left with little hope after losing to RamsBy ANDREW SELIGMANLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Whatever chance the Chicago Bears had to make something of their season is just about gone.A 17-7 loss at the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday all but assured the defending NFC...

AP Sports WriterTexans must put loss to Ravens behind them with Indy up nextBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans couldn't do much right in a blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.They don't have time to dwell on the embarrassing 41-7 defeat with a visit from...

AP Sports WriterSack-happy Ravens have the defense to back up Lamar JacksonBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Through the first nine games of the season, the Baltimore Ravens’ relentless pursuit of opposing quarterbacks garnered just 16 sacks, a few hurried throws and a whole lot of frustration.It was...