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Giants end suspension for cornerback Rodgers-CromartieEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The Giants have ended their suspension of veteran cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie for insubordination.Team officials announced Tuesday that Rodgers-Cromartie was reinstated to the active roster after missing the team's game against Denver on Sunday night.The team says Rodgers-Cromartie met with...

Bears hoping interceptions become contagious after big winLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Before Sunday, interceptions had been harder to come by this season for the Chicago Bears than victories.Now 2-4, the Bears hope they can climb among the NFC North leaders by starting a trend after producing two interceptions...

Associated PressWisconsin governor tells NFL players to stop anthem protestsBy TODD RICHMONDMADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he thinks NFL players should stop protesting during the national anthem and instead speak out against domestic violence.The Republican former presidential hopeful sent a letter Monday to NFL Commissioner...

AP Sports WriterGiants win with smash-mouth football/ DRC-McAdoo to meetBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Ben McAdoo and the New York Giants finally rediscovered the secret to winning a football game.With all their playmaking receivers lost for the season with injuries, the Giants (1-5) took a page from...

AP Sports WriterBills receiver Matthews has cast removed from right thumbBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills receiver Jordan Matthews isn't going to let a broken right thumb prevent him from making a few catches when his other hand works just fine.Though not yet cleared for practice,...

AP Sports WriterOvercoming adversity, Dolphins rejoin playoff raceBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) The Miami Dolphins' season suddenly seems headed in the right direction, their backup center leading the way.Jake Brendel replaced injured Pro Bowl center Mike Pouncey and played the entire second half as the Dolphins rallied from...

AP Sports WriterJaguars holding each other accountable after latest lossBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville's defense turned in a performance good enough to win against the Los Angeles Rams.The unit allowed 249 yards, 12 first downs and 10 points in a 27-17 loss Sunday. The defenders made it...

Associated PressWisconsin governor tells NFL players to stop anthem protestsBy TODD RICHMONDMADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he thinks NFL players should stop protesting during the national anthem and instead speak out against domestic violence.The Republican former presidential hopeful sent a letter Monday to NFL Commissioner...

AP Pro Football WriterBridgewater cleared to rejoin Vikings for practice this weekBy DAVE CAMPBELLEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Teddy Bridgewater has been cleared to rejoin the Minnesota Vikings for practice, roughly 14 months after a dislocation and multiple ligament tears in his left knee put his leg and career...

AP Pro Football WriterNaVorro Bowman signs 1-year deal with RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) NaVorro Bowman will make a short move following his release from the San Francisco 49ers after signing a one-year, $3 million contract with the Oakland Raiders on Monday.Bowman visited the Raiders on Monday and...

AP Sport WriterSputtering at .500, Ravens 'need to find way to win'By DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Win two, lose two. Win one, lose one.The Baltimore Ravens can't seem to get enough traction to make a run at the playoffs.''Spinning your wheels right now and being .500 is...

The Latest: Some 49ers take a knee; 3 Dolphins avoid anthemBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's sixth Sunday of the regular season (all times Eastern):1:15 p.m.A half-dozen San Francisco players knelt during the national anthem before the team's game at Washington - a week after about a...