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AP Sports WriterNFL rejects Burfict's appeal, upholds 4-game suspensionBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The NFL has rejected linebacker Vontaze Burfict's appeal and imposed a four-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancers, the fourth year in a row he'll miss the start of a Bengals season.Burfict sat out...

Texans release right tackle Derek NewtonHOUSTON (AP) The Houston Texans released right tackle Derek Newton on Thursday.Newton tore the patellar tendon in both knees in a Week 7 game against the Denver Broncos in 2016. He didn't play again for Houston, sitting out 2017 on the physically unable...

AP Sports WriterEx-Saint Gleason considered for Congressional Gold MedalBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Federal lawmakers from Louisiana and Washington have submitted legislation to award former New Orleans Saints and Washington State football player Steve Gleason the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress.Sen. Bill Cassidy,...

Former Jaguars player charged with crashing into ex-wifeJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Authorities say former Jacksonville Jaguars safety and assistant coach Marlon McCree was arrested over the weekend following a vehicle chase with his ex-wife and crashing his truck into her SUV.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office report says the 41-year-old McCree...

Former Jaguars player charged with crashing into ex-wifeJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Authorities say former Jacksonville Jaguars safety and assistant coach Marlon McCree was arrested over the weekend following a vehicle chase with his ex-wife and crashing his truck into her SUV.A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office report says the 41-year-old McCree...

AP Sports WriterBills guard Richie Incognito texts The AP he's 'done'By JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Richie Incognito said he's ''done'' in a text to The Associated Press amid reports he is considering retirement after 11 NFL seasons.Incognito, who was suspended for half a season...

AP Sports WriterBills guard Richie Incognito texts The AP he's 'done'By JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Richie Incognito said he's ''done'' in a text to The Associated Press on Tuesday amid reports he is considering retirement after 11 NFL seasons.Incognito followed up the text message...

AP Sports WriterBills guard Richie Incognito texts The AP he's 'done'By JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Richie Incognito said he's ''done'' in a text The Associated Press on Tuesday amid reports he is considering retirement after 11 NFL seasons.Incognito followed up the text message with...

AP Sports WriterBills guard Richie Incognito texts The AP he's 'done'By JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Richie Incognito texts The Associated Press he's ''done,'' amid reports he is considering retirement after 11 NFL seasons.Incognito followed up the text on Tuesday with a laughing-face emoji and...

AP Sports WriterColts' Luck expects to be better QB following long recoveryBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Andrew Luck says his surgically repaired right shoulder feels good and he hopes to be on the field when the Indianapolis Colts open training camp this summer.And he partially blames his desire to...

Packers' Trevor Davis accused of making false bomb threatLOS ANGELES (AP) Police say Green Bay Packers wide receiver Trevor Davis was arrested after falsely claiming to have explosives while checking in for a flight at Los Angeles International Airport.Airport police spokesman Rob Pedregon said Monday that Davis was...

AP Sports WriterGiants open OTAs with Odell Beckham Jr. in the buildingBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have opened their first organized team activities under new coach Pat Shurmur with star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in the building.Speaking on a conference call Monday, Shurmur...