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Seattle Seahawks linebacker Leroy Hill has been arrested after police say he assaulted his girlfriend and kept her in his home against her will. According to a release from the Issaquah Police Department on Wednesday morning, Hill was arrested on investigation of unlawful imprisonment-domestic violence and third-degree assault-domestic violence. Issaquah...

AP Pro Football WriterWatch Out: Sacks galore likely in Texans at BengalsBy BARRY WILNERJudging by the performances of their blockers in the opening week of the season, it's fair to wonder if there will be more sacks than points in Thursday night's game between the Texans and Bengals.Cincinnati allowed...

Associated PressSenator: Russian trolls using NFL debate to sow discordBy DEB RIECHMANNWASHINGTON (AP) Russian internet trolls are exploiting the controversy over NFL players kneeling during the national anthem to stir up divisions in the United States, a Republican on the Senate intelligence committee said Wednesday.Sen. James Lankford of...

Associated PressCoach John Harbaugh undaunted by Ravens escalating injuriesBy TODD KARPOVICHOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh's steely resolve is being tested with nine players already lost for the season because of injuries, suspension or retirement.Nonetheless, Harbaugh contends the Ravens have enough depth to overcome those...

The NFL still plans to hold training camps on time beginning in late July, though contingency plans are in place. Hours after the league canceled the Hall of Fame game that kicks off the preseason, the 32 team owners on Thursday were updated on a variety of issues, many dealing...

AP Pro Football WriterBell, Herndon questionable for Jets vs GiantsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell and tight end Chris Herndon are among several players questionable to play Sunday against the Giants.Bell is dealing with knee and ankle ailments and was...

AP Sports WriterLA Rams embarrassed, uncertain after loss to winless JetsBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) For really the first time since Sean McVay arrived four years ago, the Los Angeles Rams are the laughingstocks of the NFL.The Rams' 23-20 loss to the winless New York Jets on Sunday...

Vikings rule out Dantzler, Hill against LionsMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have ruled out cornerbacks Cameron Dantzler and Holton Hill for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions.Hill (foot) has missed the past three games. Dantzler is listed with a concussion. He was taken to a hospital for evaluation...

Buffalo Bills hire Kelly Skipper to coach running backsORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) New Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has hired Kelly Skipper to oversee LeSean McCoy and the NFL's top-ranked running attack.Skipper takes over as Buffalo's running backs coach after spending the previous two seasons holding the...

The Latest: Coughlin critical of Fournette, YeldonBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 17 of the NFL's regular season (all times Eastern):5 p.m.Jaguars decision-maker Tom Coughlin blasted running backs Leonard Fournette and T.J. Yeldon after the season finale in Houston.Fournette, who was inactive because of foot/ankle injuries, and Yeldon...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks facing desperation at RB heading into Week 17By TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) For a team headed to the playoffs already with 11 victories and still with a shot at the No. 1 seed in the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks are in an unexpected desperation mode.In...

Titans bring back Durden, promote running back to rosterNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have brought back cornerback Kenneth Durden and promoted running back Dalyn Dawkins to the roster from the practice squad.The Titans waived linebacker Aaron Wallace on Tuesday to create a roster spot.They also signed a...