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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...

AP Sports WriterHeat for tweet: Browns' Randall amazed by jersey postingBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns safety Damarious Randall underestimated two things: the power of social media and passion of Cleveland fans.Randall said Wednesday he never imagined that an innocent Twitter posting about the NBA Finals would blow up...

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 Bowlen Trust issued a statement...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Buffalo Bills release center Eric WoodBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press the Buffalo Bills are releasing veteran center Eric Wood in what is considered a formality after the player was diagnosed with...

The Associated PressAlabama Line: Payne joins Allen to help Redskins stop runBy BEN STANDIGASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins have paired two Alabama defensive linemen in an effort to upgrade their run defense, drafting Daron Payne to join Jonathan Allen in consecutive year first-round picks.Allen showed star potential...

AP Sports WriterKobe Bryant visits Patriots practice; Brady, Gronk not thereBy JIMMY GOLENFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots were thrilled to have a five-time champion with them at practice this week.Not Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant.With their quarterback skipping organized team activities along with tight end Rob Gronkowski,...

Steelers ditch "bumble bee" throwbacks for vintage '70s gearPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers are ditching their ''bumble bee'' throwback uniforms for something with a more 1970s feel.The team announced Wednesday it will wear replica jerseys of the 1978 and 1979 clubs that won back-to-back Super Bowls when the...

Judge considering fraud investigator in NFL concussion casePHILADELPHIA (AP) Lawyers for the NFL urged a federal judge Wednesday to appoint a special investigator to look into what the league said is extensive fraud in claims on the $1 billion concussion settlement.NFL attorneys said a study by the independent...

Colts players wear T-shirts honoring school shooting victimsINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts arrived for practice Wednesday in T-shirts supporting a suburban Indianapolis community rocked by last week's school shooting.Players and coaches wore the ''Noblesville strong'' shirts throughout their workout. Team employees pitched in by wearing them around the...

Judge considering fraud investigator in NFL concussion casePHILADELPHIA (AP) A federal judge in Philadelphia heard arguments Wednesday in the NFL's request for a special investigator to look into what the league says are fraudulent claims in a $1 billion concussion settlement.The league last month cited an independent study...

Packers sign OL Byron Bell, add versatility up frontGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers have signed free agent offensive lineman Byron Bell, adding a versatile veteran to beef up depth.The 29-year-old Bell played last season with the Dallas Cowboys, appearing in 12 games and making two...

AP Pro Football WriterMartin hopes move to Raiders provides fresh start to careerBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Doug Martin was in need of a new start after two straight subpar seasons led to his offseason release by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Getting the chance to do it near his...