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AP Sports WriterColts' defense, Raiders' offense seeking breakthrough momentBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich has seen the numbers and watched the tape.He's not the least bit concerned about the Colts' defense.Instead, Reich draws on his NFL experiences to provide perspective and motivation for a group...

Falcons Training Camp CapsuleBy The Associated PressATLANTA FALCONS (11-7)OPEN CAMP: July 27, Falcons practice facility, Flowery Branch, GeorgiaLAST YEAR: One year after reaching Super Bowl, Falcons finished third in NFC South and lost to Philadelphia in second round of playoffs. Quarterback Matt Ryan, working under new coordinator Steve Sarkisian,...

AP Sports WriterRooney: Steelers standing pat at QB heading into 2020By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) - Art Rooney II isn't quite sure what to make of what the Pittsburgh Steelers president called one of the "craziest" seasons he's experienced during his 50-plus years around the NFL.The Steelers lost quarterback Ben...

AP Pro Football WriterPlayer reps not voting on NFL labor deal; more talks TuesdayBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) NFL owners' eagerness to approve negotiated terms of a new labor agreement apparently is not matched by the players.They want more talks.Union player representatives decided Friday to not vote on...

AP Sports WriterMack's emergence helping Colts put together balanced offenseBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Frank Reich made it clear from the moment he accepted the Indianapolis Colts coaching job that he wanted to build around a strong ground game.He might finally have the foundation.Since returning from a lingering hamstring...

Warren Sapp to donate brain for medical researchMIAMI (AP) Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp is donating his brain for medical research.Sapp announced on social media Tuesday that his brain will go to the Concussion Legacy Foundation after his death.The 44-year-old said in a statement that he's...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The pass rush was a problem for the Seattle Seahawks earlier in the season, but lately they've given Russell Wilson plenty of time to throw.He's been putting on quite the show.Wilson threw for three touchdowns and rushed for another, Seattle's defense didn't allow a score and...

The Latest: Raiders hold pregame ceremony for fire victimsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's sixth Sunday of the regular season (all times Eastern):4:32 p.m.The Oakland Raiders held a moment of silence and kept the torch that honors late owner Al Davis unlit as part of a pregame...

AP Sports Writer49ers seek first victory in game against struggling ArizonaBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers are looking for their first victory. Could the struggling Arizona Cardinals be the opponent that gives it to them?It would be the first time in three years that the...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Maye laughs off jokes over falling short of TD on INTBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Marcus Maye is in the NFL record books for one of the best plays of his football career - and easily the most embarrassing.The Jets safety has...

Grand jury declines rape charges against Raiders' ConleyCLEVELAND (AP) A grand jury in Cleveland has decided not to charge Oakland Raiders rookie with any crimes after a rape investigation.Spokesman Ryan Miday of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office said in a statement Monday that the grand jury declined all...

Giants claim ex-Cowboys backup QB Cooper Rush on waiversEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have claimed former Dallas Cowboys' backup quarterback Cooper Rush on waivers.The Giants announced the move Tuesday, saying it is contingent on Rush passing a physical. The make room on the 90-man roster,...