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Raiders' Marshawn Lynch suspended game for shoving officialNEW YORK (AP) Oakland running back Marshawn Lynch has been suspended for one game without pay by the NFL for shoving a game official during the Raiders' victory over Kansas City on Thursday night.Lynch was ejected from the game after he...

Vikings list Bradford as questionable to play vs. BearsEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford has been listed as questionable to play in the upcoming game at Chicago.Bradford, who has not played since the season opener because of trouble with his left knee, again took part...

AP Sports WriterChiefs announce overhaul of defensive coaching staffBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Chiefs coach Andy Reid moved swiftly to replace longtime defensive coordinator Bob Sutton after his underperforming group allowed Tom Brady and the New England Patriots to run roughshod over them in the AFC title...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Colin Kaepernick struggled and fumbled away the potential winning score for the 49ers, while the Rams and former third stringer Austin Davis beat another NFC West power Sunday. St. Louis (3-5) remains in last-place, but the Rams have had plenty to say about the division race,...

AP Sports WriterDebate on racism renews calls for Redskins to change nameBy STEPHEN WHYNOThe recent national debate over racism has renewed calls for the NFL’s Washington Redskins to change their name, with Native American advocates believing the climate is right for action despite no evidence owner Dan Snyder is...

Children's tale by Patriots player featured at reading eventFRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) A children's book written by New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell is being highlighted at Boston-area schools.Massachusetts' first lady, Lauren Baker, planned to read and discuss ''The Magician's Hat'' on Monday with first- and second-graders at...

NEW YORK (AP) Cleveland Browns Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown and his long-lost championship ring will be reunited after nearly half a century.Brown settled a lawsuit Wednesday he brought in Manhattan federal court against a memorabilia dealer. Brown says someone stole the ring from his Cleveland...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Chiefs, Jones agree to 4-year, $85M extensionBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed with defensive tackle Chris Jones on a four-year, $85 million contract extension that includes $60 million in guarantees, a person familiar with the deal told The...

Dislocated, fractured ankle ends season for Colts receiverINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts will put receiver Daurice Fountain on season-ending injured reserve with a dislocated and fractured left ankle.Coach Frank Reich confirmed the diagnosis Sunday and said the Colts will give him all the support he needs.The second-year receiver...

AP Sports WriterAnalysis: Coughlin's sequel with Jags is much like originalBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) This one might sound familiar to Jaguars fans: An unbending taskmaster arrives in Jacksonville, vowing to do things his way.At first, it works. A group of underrated, up-and-coming players, it seems, will go...

Jets cornerback Revis' court date Thursday on fight claimsPITTSBURGH (AP) New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis has a court date next week on criminal charges stemming from a fight after he turned himself in to police and was later released on a non-monetary bond.Revis faces aggravated assault and...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers pioneering assistant Katie Sowers won't return in 2021By JOSH DUBOWOffensive assistant Katie Sowers, the first female coach to make it to the Super Bowl, will not be returning to the San Francisco 49ers in 2021.A person familiar with the situation said Thursday that the 34-year-old...