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AP Pro Football WriterTitans have NFL's first COVID-19 outbreak: 8 positive testsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans suspended in-person activities through Friday after the NFL says three Titans players and five personnel tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the first COVID-19 outbreak of the NFL...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' ugly 0-3 start has Gase, Darnold searching for answersBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets are banged up and begging for answers to turn around a season that is already spiraling after just three games.They're 0-3 and somehow it feels even...

AP Sports WriterSurprisingly strong defense may put Colts on playoff courseBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts invested heavily in beefing up their defense during the offseason.They traded a first-round pick to San Francisco for defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and subsequently signed him to a four-year contract extension....

Misdemeanor kidnap charge for mother of Ravens guard's childBALTIMORE (AP) The mother of Baltimore Ravens offensive guard D.J. Fluker's child faces a misdemeanor kidnapping charge after being accused of refusing to give their child back to Fluker after a supervised visit.Kimberly Davis was arrested and charged Tuesday by...

AP Pro Football WriterOffseason additions don't solve Raiders' defensive issuesBy JOSH DUBOWA couple of strong offensive performances to start the season for Las Vegas overshadowed some of the same defensive mistakes that have doomed the Raiders in recent years.With the offense not able to be nearly as productive against...

AP Sports WriterPats forcing turnovers a positive sign with Chiefs up nextBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots thrived last season when their defense was finding ways to take the ball away from opponents.It did that against the Raiders in Sunday's 36-20 win by forcing three turnovers, including...

Jaguars sign Hauschka to kick after losing Lambo, WrightJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars signed veteran Steven Hauschka on Monday, giving them a third place-kicker in the past week.Josh Lambo (hip) was placed on injured reserve last Wednesday, and the Jaguars turned to undrafted rookie Brandon Wright against...

Associated PressWith QB situation addressed, Bears now seek consistencyBy GENE CHAMBERLAINLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have made the quarterback change to Nick Foles, a move that was expected throughout the NFL since before training camp began.Now they need some consistency to avoid situations like what they've...

AP Sports WriterCardinals playing aggressive, now must play betterBy DAVID BRANDTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Cardinals second-year quarterback Kyler Murray isn't playing scared on the field. For coach Kliff Kingsbury, that's cause for celebration and a reason to reach for the Rolaids all at the same time.''He's definitely pushing...

AP Sports WriterBrockers: Rams motivated when comeback fell short in BuffaloBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Rams all realized they did enough to lose in Buffalo long before a highly debatable pass interference call went against them in the last minute.But once Michael Brockers had a...

AP Sports Writer'No moral victories here': Tie disgusts Burrow, BengalsBy MITCH STACYCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) The Cincinnati Bengals didn't lose Sunday, but the 23-23 tie with the Philadelphia Eagles was just as difficult to take.Quarterback Joe Burrow was sacked eight times, and the Bengals (0-2-1) offensive line still can't...

The Latest: Colts QB Philip Rivers reaches another milestoneBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 3 in the NFL (all times EDT):--5:30 p.m.Philip Rivers celebrated his third major milestone on the Indianapolis Colts' final drive of the first half, becoming the sixth player in NFL history to throw for...