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AP Sports WriterPatricia says Lions 'turning the page'By NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Matt Patricia was diplomatic, pointing out the obvious: Yes, there were a handful of ways the Detroit Lions could have played better at Green Bay.Then Patricia was asked what he'd say to Detroit fans who are still...

Elliott vows to avoid trouble after meeting with GoodellNEW YORK (AP) Ezekiel Elliott is vowing to avoid incidents similar to a recent one in Las Vegas that forced the star running back of the Dallas Cowboys to meet with Commissioner Roger Goodell.Elliott tweeted Tuesday after meeting with Goodell...

AP Sports WriterSteelers may need to "man up" to slow down Brady, PatriotsBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The answer to getting to Tom Brady is right there in vivid high definition.The Pittsburgh Steelers have watched it on video repeatedly over the past 11 months since Brady and the New...

Associated PressFrustrated Steelers defense looks to rebound during byeBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is a frustrated and embarrassed group after back-to-back losses against Miami and New England.One day after defensive end Cameron Heyward said he felt like his defensive teammates quit during Sunday's home loss...

AP Pro Football WriterMarquette King signs with Raiders' rival DenverBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Marquette King has signed a three-year, $7 million contract with the Denver Broncos less than a week after his surprising release from the Oakland Raiders.King said he wasn't sure if his oft-flagged on-field antics,...

The PITTSBURGH and the KANSAS CITY will both be gunning for a victory on 10/15/2017 at 4:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PITTSBURGH vs KANSAS CITY When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, October 15, 2017 Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri ROT TEAM PS OU ML 269 PITTSBURGH -4 (-110) 47 (-110) 170 -200 270 KANSAS CITY TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Chiefs -4. O/U: 47 PREDICTION: Chiefs 26, Steelers 20 Oddsmakers currently have the...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts cornerback Vontae Davis left Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a knee injury. The injury happened in the first quarter when Davis, the Colts' top cornerback, went in for a tackle on a running play. He was helped off the field where he was originally...

Falcons OT Matt Gono (back) to miss 2nd straight gameFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Matt Gono will miss his second consecutive game with a back injury.Gono was ruled out Friday by the Falcons (0-1), meaning rookie Kaleb McGary and Ty Sambrailo are likely to spend...

Associated PressQB Trevor Siemian settling into new role with VikingsBy SAM EKSTROMEAGAN, Minn. (AP) When Trevor Siemian embarked on a Mexican vacation in the thick of NFL free agency, he was excited to relax with his fiancee during her break from law school at the University of Denver.As...

AP Sports WriterDip time: Browns coach backs up promise to jump in Lake ErieBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) His team already sunk, Browns coach Hue Jackson is taking the plunge.Jackson said Wednesday he'll make good on his promise to jump in Lake Erie because of his team's horrible record....

NFL CalendarBy Associated PressFeb. 24-March 2 - NFL scouting combine, Indianapolis.Feb. 25 - First day for clubs to designate franchise or transition players.March 10 - Deadline for clubs to designate franchise or transition players before 4 p.m. EDT.March 18 - Free agency, trading periods begin, 4 p.m. EDT.March 29-April...

Police: Ex-Raider Aldon Smith violated monitoring conditionsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) Authorities say former Oakland Raiders and San Francisco 49ers player Aldon Smith is back in a California jail after violating a condition of his bail.Online records show the 28-year-old Smith is being held Sunday in San Francisco County Jail...