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AP Retail WriterPapa John's founder out as CEO weeks after NFL commentsBy JOSEPH PISANINEW YORK (AP) Papa John's founder John Schnatter will step...

Vikings LT Reiff's ankle improves; questionable vs PackersEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings left tackle Riley Reiff's sprained ankle has improved, and the...

AP Sports WriterSteelers prepare for Monday game at Texans without BrownBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Already in the playoffs after winning the AFC North,...

AP Sports WriterSaints place safety Kenny Vaccaro on injured reserveBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Saints placed starting safety Kenny Vaccaro...

AP Sports WriterZeke's return major test for Seahawks struggling run defenseBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle's Michael Bennett was clearly paying attention when...

AP Sports WriterHandling distractions: Panthers can reach playoffs with winBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers find themselves on the brink of...

AP Pro Football WriterGaroppolo faces toughest test yet in Jaguars' defenseBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Jimmy Garoppolo has started his tenure with...

Associated PressFalcons know turnover margin is key in final 2 gamesBy MATT WINKELJOHNFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Falcons know they need to start...

AP Sports WriterSaints place safety Kenny Vaccaro on injured reserveBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Saints have placed Kenny Vaccaro on...

AP Sports WriterRavens punter Koch masters art of placing kicks inside 20By DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Though he's pretty adept at flinging...

Associated PressFalcons keep winning, but still struggling to put teams awayBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons' path to the playoffs...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos place linebacker Shane Ray on IRBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Shane Ray's season is over in Denver, where the...