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Chiefs lose Alex Smith, Ware to concussionsBy The Associated PressThe Kansas City Chiefs left Indianapolis with a decisive victory.They also carried some concerns about the health of the core of their offense.Quarterback Alex Smith was twice forced out of the game by hits to the head, leaving for good...

Chargers activate Liuget, waive McGillCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have activated Corey Liuget.The defensive tackle was suspended four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.To make room for Liuget, the Chargers waived defensive tackle T.Y. McGill. Liuget is expected to play on Sunday...

The Latest: Fake punt fails in 49ers-Saints shootoutBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 14 in the NFL (all times EST):3:45 p.m.A fake punt by New Orleans backfired late in the third quarter when Taysom Hill's long pass intended for Tre'Quan Smith fell incomplete. Smith was being pushed...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Hunt tells police he'd fail drug test during stopBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns running back Kareem Hunt told a police officer he would have failed a drug test if he had been checked during a stop when he was ticketed for speeding and marijuana was...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers sign former first rounder Dion Jordan to 1-year dealBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive lineman Dion Jordan to a one-year contract.The Niners announced the deal Friday to add another former first-round pick to their talented line.Jordan was...

Judge: Lawsuits against Hernandez can be heard in BostonBOSTON (AP) A judge says two wrongful-death lawsuits pending against the estate of late NFL player late Aaron Hernandez will be heard in Boston, in Suffolk County.An attorney for Hernandez's estate asked that the lawsuits filed by the families of...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks open camp minus Malik McDowell after accidentBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) An offseason that was filled with drama for the Seattle Seahawks added another layer on Sunday as rookie defensive tackle Malik McDowell did not report for the start of training camp after being involved...

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has returned to practice with the team following surgery to repair a detached retina. Zimmer wore a white patch that was taped over his right eye as he roamed the indoor field Tuesday and instructed players as usual. The 60-year-old Zimmer...

According to a person familiar with the search, the Jacksonville Jaguars are planning to offer Doug Marrone their head coaching job. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team has not confirmed the hiring. ESPN first reported Marrone had been chosen to replace Gus Bradley, who was fired...

AP Pro Football WriterUnbeaten Steelers still on top of AP Pro32 pollBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) After some recent close games, the Pittsburgh Steelers didn't need nine lives to get to 9-0.The Steelers dominated the Cincinnati Bengals 36-10 on Sunday to remain the league's only unbeaten team and...

Buffalo DL Ed Oliver's drunken driving, gun charges droppedCONROE, Texas (AP) Prosecutors on Wednesday dropped the drunken driving and illegal handgun charges against Buffalo Bills defensive lineman Ed Oliver, who had been arrested in May during a traffic stop in Houston's northern suburbs.The charges are dropped due to...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos' Joseph has made strong case to stick aroundBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Across the airwaves, the consensus is that Vance Joseph is about to coach his final two games in Denver.Hold on.Although the Broncos (6-8) must beat the Raiders and Chargers to avoid their...