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AP Sports WriterBritish Invasion? Rugby player looks to stick with SteelersBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Christian Scotland-Williamson looks the part.Standing on the practice field with the rest of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the rookie tight end blends in seamlessly. The 25-year-old is tall (6-foot-9), big (275 pounds) and athletic.Then Scotland-Williamson...

Los Angeles Chargers sign 1st-round pick Derwin JamesCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have signed safety Derwin James, their first-round pick.The Chargers announced the four-year deal Friday.James was the 17th overall pick during the draft in April. The Florida State defensive back was among the highest-rated...

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

AP Sports WriterSplish, splash, Browns coach Jackson takes a Lake Erie bathBy TOM WITHERSBAY VILLAGE, Ohio (AP) Hue Jackson surfaced from the chilly water soaked and smiling before he raised both arms in triumph.Cleveland's coach hasn't had many moments to celebrate during two miserable seasons with the Browns,...

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...

AP Sports WriterRavens passing game 'deep' in transition from last yearBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Drop back. Throw long. Repeat.Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco was flinging the ball far downfield Thursday during a voluntary offseason training practice, targeting an array of receivers that includes newcomers Michael Crabtree,...

AP Sports WriterBowlen's daughter told she's not qualified to run BroncosBy PAT GRAHAMENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The daughter of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen announced her desire to take over the leadership role of the team and was informed she hasn't met the criteria.The Pat Bowlen Trust issued a...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Buffalo Bills release center Eric WoodBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Eric Wood can finally announce he's retiring after the Buffalo Bills released the veteran center in a move considered a formality after he was diagnosed with a career-ending neck injury in January.Wood was...

Eagles fan accused of punching police horse sues team, copsPHILADELPHIA (AP) A Philadelphia Eagles fan accused of punching a police horse and a mounted officer before the Eagles' NFC championship victory is suing the team and police, claiming he didn't strike the horse and he was beaten for...