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Associated PressCongressman Lewis sides with NFL players who want to protestBy GEORGE HENRYATLANTA (AP) Congressman John Lewis believes sometimes people have to kneel before they can be heard so he supports NFL players who want to peacefully demonstrate against police brutality and social injustice.''There's nothing wrong with kneeling,''...

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Broncos rookie tight end Jeff Heuerman tore his left anterior cruciate ligament during a special teams practice inside the team's field house Saturday and is expected to miss the season.The third-round draft selection out of Ohio State was one of GM John Elway's prized picks...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans' Henry not happy with his 'rough start' to seasonBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Titans running back Derrick Henry makes it very clear he is not happy with himself and his ''rough'' start this season.The 2015 Heisman Trophy winner has started all four games...

The NEW ENGLAND and the MIAMI will both be gunning for a victory on 12/9/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS vs MIAMI DOLPHINS When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 9, 2018 Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 117 NEW ENGLAND 7 (-110) 47 (-110) -280 230 118 MIAMI TV: 1:00 PM LINE: 7 PREDICTION: MIAMI , NEW ENGLAND Oddsmakers...

Bears release TE BrauneckerLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears released tight end Ben Braunecker on Thursday.Undrafted out of Harvard in 2016, Braunecker caught 13 passes for 142 yards in 47 games for Chicago. The Bears now have eight tight ends on their roster, including second-round draft pick...

AP Sports WriterGiants defense looking to build off excellent seasonBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo has every right to be optimistic about the upcoming season.His unit carried the team to an 11-5 record and a playoff berth in Ben McAdoo's first...

AP Sports WriterNew York Giants believe breakout is near despite 1-4 recordBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) It's hard to say whether the New York Giants are engaging in wishing thinking or there is something to their optimism these days.The reality is the Giants have a 1-4 record...

AP Sports WriterTeam has faded, but some Lions still have a lot at stakeBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) Don’t tell David Blough about any meaningless games in the NFL.The Detroit Lions lost again Thursday, another setback in a season that’s gone sharply downhill for the past couple months, but...

Associated PressEarl Thomas doesn't practice; Ethan Pocic out for SeahawksBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas was at practice on Friday but did not take part because of reasons of a personal nature, according to coach Pete Carroll.Carroll left open the possibility that the issue...

AP Sports WriterMiami's Cutler returns from concussion and will start SundayBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Twice sidelined this season by injuries, Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Cutler is back in the lineup for a team that has lost five consecutive games and allowed seven sacks last week.Excited, Jay?''I'm excited,''...

The CHICAGO and the NY GIANTS will both be gunning for a victory on 12/2/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CHICAGO BEARS vs NY GIANTS When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, December 2, 2018 Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey ROT TEAM PS OU ML 363 CHICAGO 4.5 (-110) 45 (-110) -180 160 364 NY GIANTS TV: 1:00 PM LINE: 4.5 PREDICTION: NY GIANTS , CHICAGO Oddsmakers currently...

AP Sports WriterBrowns add 2 more players to crowded COVID-19 reserve listBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) With their biggest game in years just days away, the Cleveland Browns added two more players to their lengthy COVID-19 list.Starting safety Andrew Sendejo and rookie tight end Harrison Bryant were placed on...