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AP Sports WriterGiants Landon Collins almost ready after 2 arm surgeriesBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Two-time Pro Bowl safety Landon Collins is taking part in practice at organized team activities without the red jersey which tells other New York Giants players to keep their hands off him.It...

Broncos LB Shane Ray out of optional workout with sore wristENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos held linebacker Shane Ray out of workouts Monday due to a sore wrist.Ray broke his left wrist in July and underwent three surgeries that caused him to miss the opening six games...

AP Sports WriterJim Kelly to receive Jimmy V Award for battling cancerBy JOHN WAWROWBATAVIA, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly will receive ESPN's Jimmy V Award for the toughness and perseverance he's displayed during his ongoing battle with oral cancer.ESPN officially announced the honor...

Bears TE Zach Miller gets 1-year deal after leg injuryLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have re-signed veteran tight end Zach Miller to a one-year contract, clearing the way for him to return from a gruesome injury last October that nearly cost him his left leg.Miller tore...

Bears TE Zach Miller gets 1-year deal after leg injuryLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have re-signed veteran tight end Zach Miller to a one-year contract, clearing the way for him to return from a gruesome injury last October that nearly cost him his left leg.Miller tore...

Packers' Matthews needs surgery after line drive hits noseGRAND CHUTE, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews says he needs surgery on his nose after getting hit in the face with a line drive during a charity softball game.Matthews was pitching during Saturday's game when offensive lineman...

Packers' Matthews needs surgery after softball hits his faceGRAND CHUTE, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews says he needs surgery on his nose after getting hit in the face with a line drive during a charity softball game.Matthews was pitching during Saturday's game when offensive lineman...

Packers' Matthews hit in face by line drive in charity gameGRAND CHUTE, Wis. (AP) Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews was hit in the face with a line drive during a charity softball game.Matthews was pitching during Saturday's game when offensive lineman Lucas Patrick hit the ball directly...

AP Sports WriterSplish, splash, Browns coach Jackson takes a Lake Erie bathBy TOM WITHERSBAY VILLAGE, Ohio (AP) Hue Jackson survived a zero-win season and a chilly dip in the lake .Cleveland's coach made good on his promise and jumped into Lake Erie on Friday, a plunge he hopes...

AP Sports WriterSplish, splash, Browns coach Jackson takes a Lake Erie bathBy TOM WITHERSBAY VILLAGE, Ohio (AP) Hue Jackson survived a zero-win season and a chilly dip in the lake.Cleveland's coach made good on his promise and jumped into Lake Erie on Friday, a plunge he hopes will...

49ers' Bolden suspended for performance-enhancing substanceSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers receiver Victor Bolden has been suspended for the first four games of the regular season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.The league announced the ban on Friday. Bolden will be eligible to participate in...

Associated PressEx-cheerleaders sue Texans, allege intimidation, low payBy JUAN A. LOZANOHOUSTON (AP) Five former NFL cheerleaders sued the Houston Texans on Friday, alleging the team failed to fully compensate them as required by law and subjected them to a hostile work environment in which they were harassed, intimidated...