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AP Sports WriterNFL grants Browns WR Josh Gordon conditional reinstatementBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Suspended Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has been conditionally reinstated by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.Gordon, who hasn't played since the 2014 season, met in New York on Wednesday with Goodell. Gordon can immediately join the...

AP Sports WriterNFL grants Browns WR Josh Gordon conditional reinstatementBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Josh Gordon is getting yet another chance to resurrect his football career and life.Cleveland's suspended wide receiver has been conditionally reinstated by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, who met with the Browns former Pro Bowler on...

Marshawn Lynch back with Raiders after suspensionSARASOTA, Fla. (AP) Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch returned to the team Tuesday night.And his teammates were happy to see him after he served a one-game suspension by the NFL for making contact with an official during a game against the...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings GM: Bridgewater's status still being determinedBy DAVE CAMPBELLEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) General manager Rick Spielman said Wednesday that the Minnesota Vikings have not yet determined whether they will activate quarterback Teddy Bridgewater from the physically unable to perform list next week.Spielman told reporters that...

Investigatory interview of Michigan top cop not releasedLANSING, Mich. (AP) Michigan State Police received about 50 separate citizen complaints over Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue's decision to share a Facebook post that called NFL players who kneel during the national anthem ''anti-American degenerates.''The phone calls and emails were...

AP Sports WriterEagles, Steelers are top 2 in the latest AP Pro32 pollBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) The Keystone State's NFL teams have been tough to beat.The Philadelphia Eagles (7-1) have won six games in a row and have the league's best record.After a slow start, the Pittsburgh...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL's deadline features some big trades for a changeBy ARNIE STAPLETONThe NFL trade deadline finally featured some big-name buzz.The winless San Francisco 49ers acquired New England backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo , and the NFL-leading Philadelphia Eagles bolstered their running attack Tuesday by adding Jay Ajayi from...

Union seeks to block ruling so Cowboys' Elliott can playNEW YORK (AP) The union for NFL players has turned to a federal appeals court in its quest to let Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott play this Sunday.Union lawyers say Elliott's six-game suspension over domestic violence allegations should...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos coach mulling a change at quarterbackBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Vance Joseph is either going to simplify his offense for Trevor Siemian or send him to the bench in favor of Brock Osweiler.Joseph complained that Siemian made ''three horrific decisions'' on ''three horrible interceptions''...

AP Sports WriterBuffalo Bills acquire Benjamin in trade with PanthersBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have upgraded their patchwork group of receivers by agreeing to acquire Kelvin Benjamin in a trade with the Carolina Panthers.Carolina acquired Buffalo's third- and seventh-round picks in next year's draft...

AP Sports WriterJets acquire CB Rashard Robinson from 49ers for draft pickBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have acquired cornerback Rashard Robinson from the San Francisco 49ers for a pick in next year's draft.A person with direct knowledge of the deal tells The...

Union seeks to block ruling so Cowboys' Elliott can playNEW YORK (AP) The union for NFL players has asked a judge to temporarily delay the effect of her ruling permitting the league to enforce a six-game suspension of Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott over domestic violence allegations.The...