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AP Sports WriterChargers' offense looking to maintain consistency at OaklandBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Melvin Gordon and Philip Rivers didn't have much time to savor the Los Angeles Chargers' best offensive performance of the season.They quickly had to look ahead to Thursday night's game at Oakland and...

AP Sports WriterGiants' losing streak hits 5; Shurmur's future uncertainBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) When looking at the New York Giants these days, there is not a lot to like.Pat Shurmur's team is riding a five-game losing streak and has fallen to 2-7. It's the same record...

AP Sports WriterDolphins RB Mark Walton suspended for 4 games by NFLBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins running back Mark Walton was suspended Monday without pay for the next four games for violating NFL conduct and substance abuse policies.The suspension stems from Walton being arrested three times...

AP Pro Football WriterJets RB Bell has MRI on knee, team waiting on resultsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets are in an all-too familiar position: keeping their fingers crossed while waiting on MRI results.Running back Le'Veon Bell is the latest player causing some concern...

AP Pro Football WriterAnother slow start costs Titans chance to move above .500By TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Titans are doing their own version of a Tennessee two-step. Win two games, then it's back they go with nobody to blame but themselves.Tennessee (4-5) missed another chance to...

AP Sports WriterFlores and rebuilding Dolphins have something to build onBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Brian Flores celebrated his first victory as a head coach by taking his wife to dinner, and their postgame party was subdued.No standing ovations in the restaurant. No requests for autographs. No slap...

Dolphins RB Mark Walton suspended for 4 games by NFLDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins running back Mark Walton has been suspended without pay for the next four games for violating NFL conduct and substance abuse policies.Walton was arrested three times last offseason in his hometown of Miami, which...

AP Sports WriterPain, no gain: Browns stumbling in season sliding awayBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. wore clown-themed cleats that didn't conform to the NFL's fussy dress code.The footwear choice was fitting.The Browns are a three-ringed circus, their coach walking a tightrope.Cleveland dropped its fourth straight game...

AP Sports WriterBuffalo Bills remain work in progress despite 6-2 startBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills coach Sean McDermott has spent the first half of the season opening most every week with a reminder about how much room there is for his team to improve, no matter...

AP Sports WriterAre Chargers back on track? Thursday will provide clarityBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Philip Rivers and the Los Angeles Chargers won't have to wait long to find out if they are finally back on track.The Chargers had their best game of the season in Sunday's...

Falcons turn to 4th punter of season, signing Ryan AllenBy The Assoociated PressThe Atlanta Falcons are turning to their fourth punter of the season.The team announced Monday it has signed former New England punter Ryan Allen, who averaged 45.3 yards over six seasons with the Patriots. He was released...

AP Sports WriterSurging Steelers clear the air from 'September stench'By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The franchise quarterback hasn't taken a snap since the middle of Week 2 and has essentially become the highest-paid assistant coach in the NFL. The guy tasked with taking over left his third career start...