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NFL establishes owner-player committee on social justiceNEW YORK (AP) The NFL has established a player-owner committee focusing on social and racial justice initiatives.The league also said Tuesday it is beginning a ''Let's Listen Together'' campaign that includes digital content and commercials highlighting player-led work on equality issues. That...

The Latest: Fournette scores to give Jags 14-3 leadBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL conference championships. (all times local):4 p.m.Leonard Fournette has given the Jacksonville Jaguars a 14-3 lead over the heavily favored New England Patriots in the AFC championship game.Fournette bulled his way into the end...

The Latest: Jags take lead on Bortles pass to LewisBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL conference championships. (all times local):3:45 p.m.The Jacksonville Jaguars have taken the lead early in the second quarter of the AFC title game.Blake Bortles found Marcedes Lewis wide open in the end zone...

The Latest: Patriots looking for another postseason comebackBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL conference championships. (all times local):5:40 p.m.The Patriots are looking for another comeback.Less than a year after rallying from a record 25-point deficit to win the Super Bowl, the Patriots were trying to be the...

Eagles linebacker Dannell Ellerbe out vs. VikingsPHILADELPHIA (AP) Eagles starting linebacker Dannell Ellerbe is inactive for Sunday's NFC championship game against Minnesota because of a hamstring injury.Ellerbe was Philadelphia's third middle linebacker after Jordan Hicks and then backup Joe Walker sustained season-ending injuries. Najee Goode will likely take...

The Latest: Lambo's second FG gives Jags 20-10 leadBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL conference championships. (all times local):5:26 p.m.Josh Lambo's second field goal of the game has given the Jacksonville Jaguars a 20-10 early in the fourth quarter as the AFC title game turned into a...

AP Pro Football WriterWatt, Olsen, Watson NFL Man of Year finalistsBy BARRY WILNERJ.J. Watt, Greg Olsen and Benjamin Watson are finalists for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year award.The recipient of the award that recognizes a player's contribution in his community and to society in general will...

AP Pro Football WriterWatt, Olsen, Watson NFL Man of Year finalistsBy BARRY WILNERJ.J. Watt, Greg Olsen and Benjamin Watson are finalists for the NFL's Walter Payton Man of the Year award.The recipient of the award that recognizes a player's contribution in his community and to society in general will...

The Latest: Patriots say Gronkowski questionable to returnBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL conference championships. (all times local):4:45 p.m.The Patriots say tight end Rob Gronkowski is questionable to return to the AFC championship because of a head injury.Gronk was left wobbly on a hit from Jaguars safety...

The Latest: Patriots cut lead to 14-10; Gronkowski hurtBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL conference championships. (all times local):4:28 p.m.Jacksonville has taken a 14-10 lead at halftime of the AFC championship.The Jaguars were up 14-3 after an early touchdown pass from Blake Bortles to Marcedes Lewis ...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Browns meet with Haley about coordinator jobBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Todd Haley has experience calling plays, beating AFC North teams and working with star quarterbacks.Just the kind of coach who could help the Browns win.Haley, who was fired last week by Pittsburgh, has discussed...

The Latest: Ginn's 80-yard TD gives Saints early 7-0 leadBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL playoffs on wild-card weekend (all times EST):5:15 p.m.Two plays after Graham Gano surprisingly missed a 25-yard field-goal attempt for only his second miss this season, the Saints used a big play to...