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AP Sports WriterPanthers LB Davis says he's been suspended 4 gamesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers veteran linebacker Thomas Davis says he has been suspended four games by the NFL for testing positive for a banned substance.Davis posted a video on his Twitter account acknowledging he tested positive...

AP Sports WriterSteelers may need to "man up" to slow down Brady, PatriotsBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The answer to getting to Tom Brady is right there in vivid high definition.The Pittsburgh Steelers have watched it on video repeatedly over the past 11 months since Brady and the New...

AP Sports WriterGiants' defense gave team a chance to win despite tradesBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Trading cornerback Eli Apple and 2016 All-Pro defensive tackle Damon Harrison in the last week wasn't the reason the New York Giants lost to the Washington Redskins.The new-look defense, which was...

AP Sports WriterPanthers lean heavily on McCaffrey in upset bid of ChiefsBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Carolina coach Matt Rhule promised that Christian McCaffrey would get a full load against Kansas City if he was healthy.Rhule sure wasn't kidding.Starting with an opening 75-yard drive on which McCaffrey...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Bills cut Andre Roberts with plans to re-sign himBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills' decision to retool their group of receivers for a second consecutive offseason led to the team cutting three returning players, including veteran Andre Roberts on Saturday.Roberts, however, isn't...

Associated PressAllred: Prosecutors violated privacy of Irvin's accuserBy TERRY SPENCERFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) Attorney Gloria Allred blasted Florida prosecutors saying they violated the privacy of her client, who accused Michael Irvin of sexual assault.Allred told a Fort Lauderdale press conference Wednesday the statement issued by Broward County prosecutors...

Associated PressFrustrated Steelers defense looks to rebound during byeBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Steelers defense is a frustrated and embarrassed group after back-to-back losses against Miami and New England.One day after defensive end Cameron Heyward said he felt like his defensive teammates quit during Sunday's home loss...

AP Sports WriterBrowns sign 'Bama tackle Wills, team's first-round pickBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Jedrick Wills has slid into place for the Browns.The former Alabama star right tackle, who will attempt to slide over to the left side for Cleveland, signed his four-year, $19.7 million contract on Tuesday, two...

AP Sports WriterBrowns place Landry on injury list, receiver on scheduleBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Jarvis Landry has been placed on the active/physically unable to perform list following offseason hip surgery.The team made the roster move Sunday while stressing that Landry remains on schedule...

Associated PressUtility offered Burgum more than free Super Bowl ticketsBy JAMES MacPHERSONBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's trip to the Super Bowl as a guest of a Minneapolis utility included free invitations to a rock concert, private parties, meals and other events, The Associated Press found...

AP Sports WriterLazard 'fulfills journey' in standout effort against LionsBy KEITH JENKINSGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) Allen Lazard wasn't even on the Packers' initial 53-man roster.The 6-foot-5 receiver was cut before the season, signed to the practice squad, only to end up on the roster in short order.But on...

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...