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Associated PressGiants' defense hits lowest point in 51-17 loss to RamsBy ERNIE PALLADINOEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants' defense has hit rock bottom, at least for now.It allowed four passes of 35 yards or more, two runs in excess of 20 yards, and 473 yards of...

Dolphins' Tua remains limited in practice with thumb injuryMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was limited in practice Wednesday because of a lingering thumb injury, leaving in doubt his availability Sunday against Cincinnati.Tagovailoa missed last week's game against the New York Jets because of the injury to...

The CLEVELAND and the DENVER will both be gunning for a victory on 12/15/2018 at 8:20 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CLEVELAND BROWNS vs DENVER BRONCOS When: 8:20 PM ET, Saturday, December 15, 2018 Where: Broncos Stadium at Mile High, Denver, Colorado ROT TEAM PS OU ML 305 CLEVELAND -3.5 (-110) 44.5 (-110) 140 -160 306 DENVER TV: 8:20 PM LINE: -3.5 PREDICTION: DENVER , CLEVELAND Oddsmakers currently have the...

AP Pro Football WriterCurious calls by Sean Payton, Jon Gruden highlight Week 16By ARNIE STAPLETONWhat was Sean Payton thinking?What was Jon Gruden thinking?In an eventful Week 16 that culminated with a first-round draft pick going from maskless to jobless and the New England Patriots getting swept for the first...

AP Sports WriterOver the hump? Dolphins are big favorites against BengalsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Dolphins are in contention for their first AFC East title since 2008, which would ensure their first playoff berth since 2016, which would give them a shot at their first postseason win...

AP Pro Football WriterAP sources: NFL fires down judge Cruz for poor performanceBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL fired down judge Hugo Cruz on Thursday for inadequate performance, two people familiar with the firing told The Associated Press.Cruz is in his fourth season as an NFL official. The people spoke on...

Titans agree to terms with QB Gabbert, lineman Su'a-FiloNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms on deals with quarterback Blaine Gabbert and offensive lineman Xavier Su'a-Filo.Both deals were announced Tuesday.The 28-year-old Gabbert is expected to replace Matt Cassel as Marcus Mariota's backup. The Titans announced...

AP Sports WriterBills place cornerback Levi Wallace on IR, promote LewisBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills placed starting cornerback Levi Wallace on injured reserve and signed cornerback Cam Lewis off their practice squad on Wednesday.Wallace was sidelined after hurting his left ankle in the first...

Awkward 'MNF' debut makes ESPN's Sergio Dipp an online starDENVER (AP) ESPN sideline reporter Sergio Dipp has become an unlikely star of ''Monday Night Football'' thanks to an awkward debut.Play-by-play commentator Beth Mowins, who became the first woman to call an NFL regular season game since 1987, went...

AP Sports WriterFreeman, Coleman provide Falcons with dynamic 1-2 punchBy PAUL NEWBERRYHOUSTON (AP) Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman are so interchangeable in the Atlanta Falcons backfield, Matt Ryan gets a little mixed up at times.''He doesn't even know who's in the game,'' Coleman said, breaking into a huge...

AP Pro Football WriterHall of Famers Bednarik, Dawkins among Eagles' best picksBy ROB MAADDIBEST FIRST-ROUND DRAFT PICK: C/LB Chuck Bednarik. Concrete Charlie was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1949 NFL draft and is the league’s last full-time two-way player. He missed three games his rookie season and...

Goodell, title game officials to face questions on 'no-call'NEW ORLEANS (AP) A Louisiana judge has ordered that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and three officials from January's NFC title game be questioned under oath in September about an infamous ''no-call'' during January's NFC title game.Attorney Antonio LeMon, who filed...