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AP Sports WriterDiscipline starts fallout for cringe-worthy Steelers-BengalsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Two players carted off, two others suspended, many fines to follow. One of the NFL's nastiest rivalries set new lows in prime time, forcing fans to avert their eyes.What's to be done about this long-running animosity between...

The Latest: Titans, Jaguars both win to stay atop AFC SouthBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the 13th Sunday of the NFL regular season (all times Eastern):---4:55 p.m.That Week 17 matchup between the Titans and Jaguars keeps looking bigger and bigger.Both teams won to remain tied atop the AFC...

AP Sports WriterMistakes, penalties doom Chiefs in 38-31 loss to JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Marcus Peters saw another yellow penalty flag fly, and he couldn't take it anymore.The Kansas City Chiefs cornerback picked one up, angrily tossed it into the stands and then walked straight...

AP Sports WriterAnother loss for Fox as Bears fall 15-14 to 49ersBy JAY COHENCHICAGO (AP) When John Fox was hired to coach the Chicago Bears, general manager Ryan Pace said he was ''a proven winner'' and ''the perfect man to lead our charge.''Almost three years later, it's not...

AP Sports WriterOnside kick the capper as Miami drubs Denver 35-9By STEVEN WINEMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) With his team on the verge of ending a five-game losing streak, Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase was in no mood to ease up, even against close friend and counterpart Vance Joseph.The...

The Latest: Bills QB Taylor hurt on 1st play, left in 4th QBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the 13th Sunday of the NFL regular season (all times Eastern):---5:50 p.m.Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor injured his knee on the first play of the game.He didn't leave until the fourth...

AP Sports WriterStafford's record-setting day goes for naughtBy DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) On a day when he set a team record with 20 straight completions, Matthew Stafford had nothing to show for it. Except a bruised and bandaged right hand and a lamentable defeat.Stafford put on a quite a...

AP Sports WriterFalcons' offensive momentum derailed in loss to VikingsBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons' offensive revival proved to be short-lived.Minnesota's stingy defense frustrated the Falcons as quarterback Matt Ryan's streak of throwing at least one touchdown pass in 30 straight games ended. It was the longest...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans win 6th time in 7 games, beat battered Texans 24-13By TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) LeShaun Sims intercepted a pass intended for DeAndre Hopkins in the end zone with 1:02 left, and the Tennessee Titans beat the Houston Texans 24-13 on Sunday to stay...

The Latest: Lynch sits, Vernon kneels during national anthemBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the 13th Sunday of the NFL regular season (all times Eastern):---Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch sat and Giants defensive lineman Olivier Vernon knelt for the national anthem before their teams' game, raising the total to...

AP Sports WriterInjuries, cheap shots overshadow Pats' 23-3 win over BillsBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Rob Gronkowski was apologetic for pile-driving his shoulder into the back of Bills rookie cornerback Tre'Davious White's head.Bills safety Micah Hyde was livid, calling it a dirty play.Injuries and accusations overshadowed New...

AP Pro Football WriterJamaal Charles shares his story for My Cause My CleatsBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) For most of his NFL career, Jamaal Charles hid the challenges of his childhood when he was badgered over his reading disability before finding a lifeline in the Special Olympics.''I feel...