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Cornerback Xavien Howard returns to practice for DolphinsDAVIE, Fla. (AP) NFL interception co-leader Xavien Howard has returned to practice for the Miami Dolphins after missing two games because of a left knee injury.Howard said Wednesday he's hopeful but uncertain whether he'll be able to play Sunday against Jacksonville....

AP Sports WriterPanthers' Turner to let Newton run, may tweak QB's mechanicsBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner has no plans to restrict Cam Newton's ability to make plays with his feet. As for the quarterback's throwing motion, well that might need a little tweaking.The...

AP Sports WriterPolice: Woman assaulted at home of NFL star LeSean McCoyBy JOHN WAWROWPolice acknowledged Tuesday that a woman was assaulted during a home invasion at a suburban Atlanta house owned by NFL star LeSean McCoy, hours after graphic posts on social media accused the Buffalo Bills running back...

Associated PressFavre repaying $1.1 M for no-show speeches, auditor saysBy EMILY WAGSTER PETTUSJACKSON, Miss. (AP) Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre is repaying $1.1 million in welfare money that he received for multiple speeches where he did not show up, the Mississippi state auditor said Wednesday.Auditor Shad White said...

Bills sign Munnerlyn and place Gaines on injured reserveORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have shuffled cornerbacks by signing veteran Captain Munnerlyn and placing E.J. Gaines on injured reserve.In other moves made during the team's day off Saturday, Buffalo signed defensive tackle Roderick Young and offensive lineman...

The Latest: Rivers perfect as Chargers lead Cardinals 28-10By The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times EDT):5:30 p.m.Philip Rivers has been perfect in the first half for the Chargers, going 19 of 19 for 187 yards and two touchdowns in helping the Chargers to...

AP Sports WriterOver the hump? Dolphins are big favorites against BengalsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Dolphins are in contention for their first AFC East title since 2008, which would ensure their first playoff berth since 2016, which would give them a shot at their first postseason win...

DENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks star Richard Sherman is a huge Harry Potter fan. So with Halloween looming, Sherman agreed to a request from his son. He donned a cape and grabbed a wand for his weekly media session, presenting a very authentic Harry Potter look. His display came three days...

The NFL Players Association sent a letter to the NFL on Friday, calling for the immediate reinstatement of Adrian Peterson per the agreement the sides made for the Minnesota Vikings running back to go on the commissioner's exempt list in September, according to sources. The agreement to place Peterson on...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans announce 1-year deal with OLB Jadeveon ClowneyBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Jadeveon Clowney made clear for months he wanted to be with a team that can win a Super Bowl, and he's finally made his choice even if he didn't get the long-term...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL has pulled off improbable task of playing amid pandemicBy ROB MAADDIIt took playing games on all seven days of the week, a wide receiver starting at quarterback, numerous schedule changes and constant revisions to health and safety protocols for the NFL to reach Week 17...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Bell insists he and Gase get along despite perceptionsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Le'Veon Bell isn't quite sure what all the fuss was about.The New York Jets running back took to Twitter last week to clarify the health of his hamstrings. And,...