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Dolphins' Phillips calls Patriots' Andrews 'dirty player'DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Jordan Phillips has called New England Patriots center David Andrews a ''dirty player'' in an Instagram post.Phillips' comment Tuesday was accompanied by a video of the play on which he injured his left leg in...

NFL Network suspends analysts over sexual misconduct suitNEW YORK (AP) Hall of Fame player Marshall Faulk and two other NFL Network analysts were suspended after a woman who worked as a wardrobe stylist at the network accused them of sexual misconduct in a lawsuit.The NFL on Tuesday identified...

Kaepernick's visit to jail draws rebuke from guards' unionNEW YORK (AP) A visit by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (KAP'-ur-nihk) to New York's Rikers Island jail facility has drawn a rebuke from the union representing city correction officers.Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem last season...

AP Sports WriterSteelers put Shazier on IR, hopeful Haden returns vs. PatsBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Mike Tomlin is ready to talk about the New England Patriots.The fact the Pittsburgh Steelers coach can include cornerback Joe Haden in the discussion is a bonus.Haden will attempt to practice for the...

AP Sports WriterYoungsters Drake, Howard spark Dolphins surgeBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Kenyan Drake is handling his new role as an NFL workhorse just fine, thank you.The Miami Dolphins' second-year running back totaled 193 yards rushing and receiving on 31 touches Monday night to spearhead a surprising 27-20...

NFL Network suspends analysts over sexual misconduct suitNEW YORK (AP) Hall of Fame player Marshall Faulk and two other NFL Network analysts were suspended after a woman who worked as a wardrobe stylist at the network accused them of sexual misconduct in a lawsuit.The NFL on Tuesday identified...

AP Sports WriterPats defense again looking vulnerable with Steelers up nextBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots have shown only glints of vulnerability under Bill Belichick.That's why it was so unexpected this season to see New England putter to a 2-2 start and drop to the bottom of...

AP Sports WriterSteelers on top in the latest AP Pro32 pollBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) The ''Killer B's'' have the Pittsburgh Steelers on top.The surging Steelers moved up three spots to No. 1 in the AP Pro32 poll on Tuesday, receiving nine of 12 first-place votes for 381...

AP Sports WriterKick return star Devin Hester retires from NFLBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Devin Hester, the spectacular speedster who holds the NFL record for kick return touchdowns with 20, announced his retirement from the NFL on Tuesday.In a post on social media, the 35-year-old Hester said it was...

AP Pro Football WriterPlenty to learned about NFL playoff contenders come DecemberBy BARRY WILNERCall it ''December Definition.''We'll learn plenty about the various playoff contenders this week when the Eagles visit the Rams, the Vikings take on the Panthers, the Seahawks meet the Jaguars, the Raiders play at the Chiefs,...

AP Pro Football WriterAs NFL rookies' impact grows, AP finds best clubs limit useBy HOWARD FENDRICHNFL rookies are contributing as much as, or more than, ever nowadays.Just look at the statistics: With players such as running backs Alvin Kamara of the New Orleans Saints and Kareem Hunt of the...

AP Sports WriterBengals CB Pacman Jones goes on injury listBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals put cornerback Adam ''Pacman'' Jones on injured reserve Saturday, ending his season with a groin injury.Jones is one of at least six starters who isn't expected to play Sunday against the Bears (3-9)...