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AP College Football WriterNFL Draft: Defensive Player ThumbnailsBy RALPH D. RUSSOA look at some of the top prospects available at each position in the upcoming NFL draft (x-denotes early entrant):DEFENSEEDGE RUSHERS/ENDSPosition outlook: Beyond Bradley Chubb, most of the best potential pass rushers have question marks that could keep them...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos linebacker Shaq Barrett returns from hip injuryBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The fresh-legged pass rusher lined up against Denver's newly anointed starting left tackle Garett Bolles on Tuesday and promptly bowled the rookie first-round draft pick over.Welcome back, Shaq Barrett .The Denver Broncos' battered...

AP Sports WriterBengals fall to 0-5 for first time in 11 yearsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Paul Brown Stadium was more than half-empty when the Bengals pulled off a stunning comeback to tie the game and give themselves a chance for that long-awaited first win.After a couple of minutes...

Associated PressWill she flip? Deputies urge woman to say she was traffickedBy TERRY SPENCER and MIKE SCHNEIDERSTUART, Fla. (AP) The Chinese masseuse shrinks into her chair as the Florida sheriff's detective tells her deputies installed hidden cameras in her spa's ceiling. He knows she and other women had...

The ARIZONA and the LA RAMS will both be gunning for a victory on 1/3/2021 at 4:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. ARIZONA vs LA RAMS When: 1/3/2021 4:25 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 131 ARIZONA -4 (-110) 41.5 (-110) 150 -170 132 LA RAMS TV: 4:25 PM LINE: -4 PREDICTION: LA RAMS , ARIZONA Oddsmakers currently have the LA RAMS listed as -4...

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt to head NFL finance committeeNEW YORK (AP) Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt is replacing the late Bob McNair as head of the NFL's influential financial committee.Hunt has been on the committee for seven years. McNair passed away in November.Other owners on the committee...

Jets place backup OT Ijalana on IR, sign OL GradkowskiFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have placed backup offensive tackle Ben Ijalana on injured reserve and signed offensive lineman Gino Gradkowski.The Jets announced the moves Wednesday.Ijalana was injured this week during a joint practice with the...

Report: Brees to move to NBC after playing career is overNEW YORK (AP) Drew Brees might have secured his plans once his playing career has ended.The New York Post is reporting that Brees will join NBC after he retires. The 41-year old New Orleans Saints quarterback will be...

RB Breida traded by 49ers to Dolphins for 5th-round pickMIAMI (AP) Running back Matt Breida was traded to the Miami Dolphins by the San Francisco 49ers for a fifth-round draft pick Saturday.The 49ers used the pick to select West Virginia tackle Colton McKivitz.Breida, who is from Brandon, Florida,...

Titans activate kicker Ryan Succop from injured reserveNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee Titans kicker Ryan Succop is available to make his season debut Sunday at Carolina after missing his team's first eight games to recover from offseason surgery.The Titans announced Saturday they have activated Succop and defensive back Joshua...

AP Sports WriterQB Mayfield exudes leadership at critical time for BrownsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) In those raw emotional moments following the stunning brawl with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baker Mayfield exuded calming leadership.The Browns are going to need more of that from their quarterback.Mayfield, who has played much better...

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Packers' offense has changed a little from the last time center Corey Linsley snapped a football to Aaron Rodgers. More passing. Less running. It is in large part by necessity as the Packers adjust their plans following the spate of injuries that have sapped depth at...