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Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said he's "optimistic" that the team will get a long-term deal done with quarterback Joe Flacco. The Super Bowl Most Valuable Player is not under contract for next season. Newsome said the sides were "very close" to a deal before the season began, but...

AP Pro Football WriterJets trade disgruntled star safety Jamal Adams to SeahawksBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Jamal Adams' wish was finally granted: He's leaving New York in a stunning trade.The Jets dealt the disgruntled star safety to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, splitting with a gifted player...

Coming off their most impressive performance of the young season, the New England Patriots will put their unblemished record on the line when they visit the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. New England Patriots vs. Cincinnati Bengals When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 6, 2013 Where: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio TV: 1...

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Indianapolis Colts and the Tennessee Titans meet at Nissan Stadium. Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 23, 2016 Where: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee TV: 1 p.m. CBS. LINE: Titans -2.5. O/U: 48. PREDICTION: Titans 27, Colts...

The Latest: Falcons end Saints' 6-game win streak in stunnerBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 10 in the NFL (all times Eastern):4:25 p.m.So much for the New Orleans Saints' six-game winning streak.And so much for the Atlanta Falcons' six-game losing streak.In a stunner Sunday, Grady Jarrett delivered 2+...

Saints change kickers, make several other roster movesMETAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Saints have changed kickers, cutting veteran Kai Forbath on Tuesday and signing Wil Lutz, a rookie who spent the preseason with Baltimore.Lutz was a four-year kicker at Georgia State, where he also handled punts his...

AP Sports WriterChiefs' Hill completes year-long reclamation of himselfBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The steady stream of nurses filing out of St. Luke's Hospital for close to an hour was finally slowing down, which was altogether fortunate, because the young man with thighs like tree trunks was...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos activate Lock off IR, don’t name him starterBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos activated rookie quarterback Drew Lock off injured reserve Saturday and waived rookie quarterback Brett Rypien, but the team still isn't naming Lock the starter against the Chargers.Lock spent the...

AP Sports WriterNFL rules Bills did not violate injury-reporting policyBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The NFL ruled the Buffalo Bills did not violate league policy on reporting injuries in connection to defensive end Jerry Hughes revealing he played with torn wrist ligaments.The NFL provided the update Monday...

Dolphins' Landry fined $48,620 for unsportsmanlike conductMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry has been fined $48,620 by the NFL for unsportsmanlike conduct, but he avoided a suspension for his role in a brawl with the Buffalo Bills.Miami running back Kenyan Drake and Bills cornerback Leonard Johnson were...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: Time's up for cheerleaders/dancers at NFL, NBA gamesBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) This is not a rant against cheerleading.That's a legitimate sport, played by elite athletes - men and women - who are worthy of admiration for their daring and skill.There might even come a day...

Dolphins' Fitzpatrick learns of mom's death before scrimmageMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick's mother died Saturday, and he left a morning scrimmage as it began to be with his family, coach Brian Flores said.The team gathered in prayer as Fitzpatrick departed. He missed one day of practice...