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Still swimming; "Duck" Hodges eyeing bounce-back performancePITTSBURGH (AP) Every Tuesday since he took over as Pittsburgh's starting quarterback last month, Devlin Hodges hasn’t known whether he did well enough to hold onto the job.So yeah, he was a little anxious after throwing four interceptions in a loss Sunday...

AP Pro Football WriterElway joins call for change after George Lloyd's killingBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) John Elway says he’s no longer staying on the sidelines and is “joining with the players, coaches and our organization in speaking up against racism, police brutality and any injustice against the...

Associated PressVikings Nick Easton's neck injury likely ends seasonBy SAM EKSTROMEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings lost a key member of their offensive line Thursday when left guard Nick Easton was placed on injured reserve because of a bulging disc in his neck.Coach Mike Zimmer made the announcement...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers rookie receivers show flashes in exhibition openerBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd showed flashes in the exhibition opener of the ability that led the San Francisco 49ers to take the two receivers on the second day of this year's...

AP Sports WriterGiants' Daniel Jones getting first start in preseason finaleBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) While Daniel Jones seemingly is the future of the New York Giants at quarterback, the sixth pick overall in the draft has a lot to learn before taking over from Eli Manning.A...

Police say Ex-Raider Aldon Smith violated restraining orderSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Former Oakland Raiders player Aldon Smith surrendered to police Friday on charges he violated a domestic violence restraining order.San Francisco police said the 28-year-old Smith turned himself and was booked on three misdemeanor charges of violating a court...

Dallas coach honored as NFL's top high school coachHOUSTON (AP) The Latest on the Super Bowl (all times local):2 p.m.Randy Allen of Highland Park High School in Dallas has been selected as the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year.The award was created to honor high...

The Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars will meet on the gridiron at EverBank Field on Sunday in a battle of division rivals. Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 13, 2016 Where: EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida Prediction: 16.8 - 26.5 ATS 43.3 Totals Oddsmakers currently have the Texans listed...

AP Sports WriterBengals' Andy Dalton getting sacked at alarming rateBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals passed it off as an opening-game aberration when Andy Dalton was sacked a career-high seven times in a win over the Jets. It turned out to be the start of a trend.Dalton has...

AP Sports WriterLuck able to practice but ruled out for Colts' openerBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Andrew Luck's still playing the waiting game.On Monday, two days after being activated from the physically unable to perform list, the Indianapolis Colts' franchise quarterback was ruled out of Sunday's season opener against...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks GM downplays chances of Richard Sherman tradeBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) As has often been the case for the past month, Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider had to address the latest Monday about star cornerback Richard Sherman and his future.From Schneider's position, nothing the...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Browns star Garrett meets with NFL about returnBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Suspended Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett met Monday with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss his possible reinstatement, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press.Garrett, who was banned indefinitely...