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AP Sports WriterBrowns safety Poyer still in hospital with lacerated kidneyBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns starting safety Jordan Poyer could be lost for the season after sustaining a lacerated kidney.Poyer remains hospitalized in Nashville, Tennessee, with the serious injury, which came after he was blindsided on a...

AP Sports WriterBengals facing big issues, languishing as midpoint nearsBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals returned the nucleus of their playoff team to make another run at getting that elusive first-round win.As the season reaches its midpoint, just reaching the playoffs will be the big challenge.A 35-17 loss...

The Latest: Legion of Boom is back in SeattleBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week Six of the NFL season (all times EDT):5:40 p.m.It looks like the ''Legion of Boom'' is back in Seattle even with safety Kam Chancellor sidelined.The Seahawks held the Atlanta Falcons, who came in with...

The Latest: Browns Poyer dealing with lacerated kidneyBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week Six of the NFL season (all times EDT):5:15 p.m.Cleveland coach Hue Jackson says Browns defensive back Jordan Poyer has a lacerated kidney that will keep him in a Tennessee hospital at least for a little...

The Latest: Prescott's pick-less streak sets NFL markBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week Six of the NFL season (all times EDT):4:55 p.m.Dallas rookie quarterback Dak Prescott is now in the company of Tom Brady.Prescott set an NFL record in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Green...

The Latest: Dolphins ride Ajayi to thumping of SteelersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week Six of the NFL season (all times EDT):4:10 p.m.The Miami Dolphins and the Pittsburgh Steelers looked like a mismatch coming in. And it was. Just not the way everyone thought.Running back Jay Ajayi ran...

AP Sports WriterBuffalo fans target Kaepernick for national anthem protestBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Amid loud chants of ''USA! USA! USA!,'' San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick knelt for the national anthem Sunday in his continuing protest against racial oppression and police brutality.Outside the stadium, vendors sold...

Bryant out again for Cowboys; Chancellor sits for SeahawksBy The Associated PressStar receiver Dez Bryant will miss his third straight game for the Dallas Cowboys. Bryant, who has a knee injury, was limited in practice this week.But the Cowboys declared him inactive for their game Sunday at Green Bay.The...

The Latest: Bryant out again for CowboysBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week Six of the NFL season (all times EDT):3:35 p.m.The Dallas Cowboys will be without star wide receiver Dez Bryant once again. Bryant is inactive for Sunday's game against Green Bay due to a knee injury. Bryant...

The Latest: Hightower records safety for 2nd straight weekBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week Six of the NFL season (all times EDT):3:11 p.m.Dont'a Hightower has delivered his second safety in as many weeks.The New England Patriots linebacker threw Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton down in the end zone in...

The Latest: Browns DB Poyer taken to hospitalBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week Six of the NFL season (all times EDT):2:57 p.m.Cleveland Browns defensive back Jordan Poyer has been taken to a Nashville hospital for evaluation after a being crushed on a block on punt return coverage against...

The Latest: Brady finds going rougher against BengalsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week Six of the NFL season (all times EDT):2:41 p.m.The going has gotten a little bit tougher for Tom Brady and the New England Patriots in the quarterback's second week back from his ''Deflategate'' suspension.The Cincinnati...