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METAIRIE, La. (AP) The NFL says New Orleans Saints safety Kenny Vaccaro will serve a four-game suspension, starting this Sunday at Tampa Bay, because he violated league rules pertaining to performance enhancing drug use. The league did not specify which banned substance was found in Vaccaro's system. The league not...

Associated PressSteelers' OL DeCastro, Gilbert expected to return vs. RavensBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) It looks like the Pittsburgh Steelers will return the starting right side of their offensive line for a home divisional rivalry meeting with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday night.Starting right guard David DeCastro and right...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Raiders sign TE Derek Carrier to 3-year dealBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have agreed to a three-year contract with free agent tight end Derek Carrier.A person familiar with the deal says the sides agreed on Tuesday. The person spoke on...

AP Sports WriterRhule: Panthers need to pressure 'iconic' QB Tom BradyBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Carolina coach Matt Rhule knows if the Panthers are to win their first game Sunday, they will have pressure ''iconic quarterback'' Tom Brady and not allow him to sit in the pocket and...

The Latest: Jackson bests Murray in matchup of young QBsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL Week 2 (all times EDT):4:25 p.m.Two of the NFL's intriguing young quarterbacks put up good numbers when the Baltimore Ravens beat the Arizona Cardinals 23-17.Lamar Jackson threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns...

AP Sports WriterJaguars rookie Williams has huge opportunity with Smith goneBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Quincy Williams forgot to take his watch off before his first workout with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday.He looked down and noticed it wrapped around his wrist following the first pseudo practice of...

President Trump again criticizes NFL, networks over anthemCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) President Donald Trump again criticized the NFL and its broadcast partners concerning the national anthem.In a speech Friday, Trump specifically went after the league, CBS and ESPN. The president told a Republican party dinner crowd: ''Can you imagine?...

The INDIANAPOLIS and the PITTSBURGH will both be gunning for a victory on 12/27/2020 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. INDIANAPOLIS vs PITTSBURGH When: 12/27/2020 1:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 465 INDIANAPOLIS 1.5 (-110) 44.5 (-110) -125 105 466 PITTSBURGH TV: 1:00 PM LINE: 1.5 PREDICTION: PITTSBURGH , INDIANAPOLIS Oddsmakers currently have the PITTSBURGH listed as 1.5 point favorites versus the INDIANAPOLIS,...

AP Pro Football WriterBears visit Vikings, at playoff race pace for onceBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) When the Minnesota Vikings finished their debut 2016 season at U.S. Bank Stadium, the game against the Chicago Bears between two eliminated teams was so perfunctory that oil pipeline protesters managed to rappel...

AP Pro Football WriterJets WR Jamison Crowder out vs. 49ers with hamstring injuryBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Wide receiver Jamison Crowder has been ruled out for the New York Jets' game Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers because of a hamstring injury.Crowder's absence is a big blow...

Injury sidelines Bills safety Anderson day before camp opensPITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills safety Colt Anderson has been placed on the active/physically unable to perform list because of a foot injury a day before the team opens training camp.The Bills didn't reveal the severity of the injury or...

AP Sports WriterBarkley, Beckham fade in 2nd half of Giants' loss in PhillyBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) New York rookie Saquon Barkley made his latest 50-yard sprint against the Eagles look easy, bursting through the middle untouched and into the end zone.Barkley dominated the first half and the Giants...