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NFL seeks special investigator in concussion settlementBy The Associated PressThe NFL is accusing some attorneys representing players in the $1 billion concussion settlement of fraud, and has asked to have a special investigator appointed to investigate.Plaintiffs' lawyers have said the league is not expeditiously awarding funds from the settlement,...

Steelers sign former Green Bay safety Burnett to 3-year dealPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers have started their overhaul in the secondary, signing free agent safety Morgan Burnett to a three-year deal.The deal, announced Tuesday, is pending Burnett passing a physical. Financial terms were not released.The 29-year-old Burnett has...

AP Pro Football WriterA look at who's up and who's down at midpoint of NFL seasonBy JOSH DUBOWBill Belichick's reputation as a general manager has taken a hit since Tom Brady left New England.Meanwhile, players like Davante Adams and Derek Carr are gaining respect as the former Fresno State...

AP Sports WriterHornets view not playing in Orlando as 'major disadvantage'By STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Charlotte Hornets won’t be among the 22 teams headed to Orlando when the NBA season returns - and that has coach James Borrego concerned about his young, developing team falling behind the...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos insist star receivers will get their chancesBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Emmanuel Sanders called Denver ''wide receiver heaven '' after Mike McCoy returned this year for a second stint as the Broncos' offensive architect.It hasn't exactly been nirvana for Sanders and fellow star Demaryius...

The DETROIT and the SAN FRANCISCO will both be gunning for a victory on 9/16/2018 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DETROIT vs SAN FRANCISCO When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, September 16, 2018 Where: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 281 DETROIT -6 (-110) 48 (-110) 130 -150 282 SAN FRANCISCO TV: 4:05 PM LINE: -3 PREDICTION: SAN FRANCISCO , DETROIT Oddsmakers currently have...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Sen'Derrick Marks slipped by Andy Levitre, grabbed Charlie Whitehurst around the legs and dragged him to the ground.It was the most rewarding sack of Marks' six-year career - literally.Forget that it came against his former team. Forget that it came on the final play of...

AP Pro Football WriterVirus outbreak pushes Steelers-Titans to Monday or TuesdayBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have at least one more day to see if the team's coronavirus outbreak is under control before their game with the Steelers is rescheduled for Monday or Tuesday.Only one...

Falcons sign free-agent CB, special teams standout BethelFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have added depth at cornerback and a three-time Pro Bowl player on special teams by signing Justin Bethel, who played his first six seasons with Arizona.The 27-year-old Bethel joins guard Brandon Fusco and tight...

Browns WR Landry questionable to face Jets with knee issueBy The Associated PressCLEVELAND (AP) Browns top receiver Jarvis Landry is questionable to play in Thursday night's game against the New York Jets because of a knee issue.Landry, who has 12 catches for 175 yards in his first two...

AP Sports WriterRivers' revival has Colts surging as Texans rematch loomsBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Philip Rivers has settled nicely into his new home.He's completing passes, avoiding turnovers and developing a rapport with four-time Pro Bowler T.Y. Hilton. The wins are adding up, too, and a few more could...

AP Sports WriterAnguish, sympathy for Heap after ex-NFL player's kid killedBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) Condolences poured in for retired NFL player Todd Heap and his family on Saturday, a day after police say the former Pro Bowl tight end accidentally ran over his 3-year-old daughter with a truck,...