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Associated PressSenator: Russian trolls using NFL debate to sow discordBy DEB RIECHMANNWASHINGTON (AP) Russian internet trolls are exploiting the controversy over NFL players kneeling during the national anthem to stir up divisions in the United States, a Republican on the Senate intelligence committee said Wednesday.Sen. James Lankford of...

AP Pro Football WriterLe'Veon Bell ready to run in Jets debut: 'Don't hold back'By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Le'Veon Bell has waited long enough.The star running back will make his debut for the New York Jets on Sunday in the season opener against the Buffalo Bills....

AP Sports WriterLindstrom, McGary bring instant chemistry to Falcons lineBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) No introductions were necessary for Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary on the opening day of the Falcons' rookie minicamp.The first-round picks were good friends even before they lined up on the right side...

Still seeking stability at kicker, Vikings bring back BaileyEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms on a new contract with kicker Dan Bailey, the ninth-year veteran who was signed last season to replace struggling rookie Daniel Carlson.Bailey's deal was done Tuesday, bringing the fifth-most accurate...

AP Pro Football WriterJaguars' Ngakoue calls owner's son spoiled in Twitter spatBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Ding, ding.Disgruntled Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue goaded minority owner Tony Khan into a Twitter exchange Monday in hopes of escalating his public trade demand.It may have backfired.Khan, the team's senior...

The Latest: Hoyer latest in string of fill-in QBs this yearBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 10 in the NFL (all times Eastern):5 p.m.With Brian Hoyer making his first NFL start in more than two years, the Indianapolis Colts are the 16th club to have used multiple starting...

The Latest: Chargers' Gordon out with knee injuryBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 12 in the NFL (all times EDT):6:20 p.m.Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has gone to the locker room after sustaining a knee injury during the third quarter of their game against the Cardinals.Gordon was hurt...

The Latest: Bears offense off to abysmal start vs. EaglesBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 9 in the NFL (all times Eastern):3 p.m.Chicago's offense is off to an abominable start at Philadelphia.How about these ugly first-half numbers? Two first downs, nine total yards, and only six completions by...

NEW YORK (AP) - Tom Brady's appeal of his four-game suspension lasted more than 10 hours Tuesday, ending in the early evening.The sight of Commissioner Roger Goodell leaving the league offices after he heard Brady and representatives from the players' union during the lengthy meeting, confirmed its conclusion.No details...

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt to head NFL finance committeeNEW YORK (AP) Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt is replacing the late Bob McNair as head of the NFL's influential financial committee.Hunt has been on the committee for seven years. McNair passed away in November.Other owners on the committee...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Matchup scares, performance illusionsBy SCOTT ENGELThere are only two NFL teams with byes this week and the Vikings and Buccaneers offenses won't hurt fantasy teams too much beyond losing standout wide receiver Mike Evans and the Minnesota defense. Be prepared to go full throttle in...

Associated PressGuatemalan gets 16 years in crash that killed Colts playerBy RICK CALLAHANINDIANAPOLIS (AP) A man from Guatemala living illegally in the U.S. was sentenced Friday to the maximum of 16 years in prison for a drunken-driving crash that killed Indianapolis Colts linebacker Edwin Jackson and his Uber...