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Mathis to become 17th member of Colts' Ring of HonorINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts will add career sacks leader Robert Mathis to their Ring of Honor this year.The team announced Monday the induction ceremony will take place Nov. 22 when the Colts host the Green Bay Packers.Mathis played...

Associated PressMan convicted in Will Smith death files appealBy JANET McCONNAUGHEYNEW ORLEANS (AP) Lawyers have appealed the conviction of a man serving a 25-year sentence in the death of retired New Orleans Saints star Will Smith.Cardell Hayes' lawyer says the trial judge should have granted a new trial...

Dolphins' Ryan Fitzpatrick says he wants to be back in 2020MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said Friday he wants to play next season at age 37, and he'll likely be back with the Miami Dolphins.Coach Brian Flores said last week he expected Fitzpatrick to return.Fitzpatrick started...

AP Sports WriterBrowns star, league sack leader Garrett not practicingBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, the NFL's sacks leader, is not practicing Wednesday because of an ankle injury.Coach Kevin Stefanski gave few details about Garrett's condition, but said the team is being cautious as it...

The Latest: Texans score 20 straight points to lead ChiefsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's Week 6 (all times EDT):---2:45 p.m.The Texans lead the Chiefs 23-17 at halftime of a punt-free foul-fest in Kansas City.The teams have combined for 14 penalties for 114 yards, the most fouls...

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with safety William Moore on a five-year contract. Moore's deal is worth a maximum of $32 million, including $18 million in the first three years, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. A 2009 second-round pick, Moore was expected to command a...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Bills cut Andre Roberts with plans to re-sign himBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills' decision to retool their group of receivers for a second consecutive offseason led to the team cutting three returning players, including veteran Andre Roberts on Saturday.Roberts, however, isn't...

Former Patriots star doing 'much better' after 2nd strokeATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) Former New England Patriots linebacker and ESPN analyst Tedy Bruschi says he's doing ''much better'' after suffering a second stroke.In an Instagram post on Monday, Bruschi says he knew what was happening immediately last Thursday when he...

AP Sports WriterFalcons' Neal, back from Achilles injury, feels 100 percentBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal knew he faced a tough task after tearing his Achilles in Week 3 last year.Neal had missed 15 games the season before with a torn knee ligament,...

Cardinals keep Garcia, Washington on one-year dealsTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have agreed to terms on one-year deals with offensive lineman Max Garcia and safety Charles Washington.The team announced it was re-signing both players on Tuesday. The 6-foot-4, 309-pound Garcia started last season on the Physically Unable...

AP Pro Football WriterRevenge Tour: Jags face several former players down stretchBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are seeing former teammates nearly every week, so many down the stretch that it could be considered a Revenge Tour.It started last Sunday, when veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis,...

AP Pro Football WriterNo worries: NFL draft enters 3rd day with no major glitchesBy BARRY WILNERClunky at times, poignant at others, and exceptionally entertaining in spots, the NFL draft entered its third and final day with Cincinnati selecting an Appalachian State linebacker on Saturday.Commissioner Roger Goodell has insisted the...