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Associated Press5 years after 'snow jam,' storm takes aim at Super Bowl cityBy JEFF MARTINATLANTA (AP) Five years after cars, trucks and school buses became marooned on Atlanta freeways in what became known as ''snow jam ,'' another winter storm is threatening the city - just as thousands...

Giants' Beckham fined $24K for taking helmet off after TDBy The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has been fined $24,309 by the NFL for taking off his helmet during a touchdown celebration last Sunday against Baltimore.After scoring the go-ahead 66-yard TD...

Packers dealing with injuries after preseason loss in CanadaGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) In keeping his starters in street clothes for Thursday's preseason game in Winnipeg, Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur decided to follow his instincts.''It was just something in my gut,'' LaFleur said on Friday, a day...

The Latest: Seattle Seahawks first NFL team to go 4-0 in '20By The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 4 in the NFL (all times EDT):---4:10 p.m.The Seattle Seahawks are the NFL's first four-win team. They defeated the Miami Dolphins 31-23 Sunday.The Bears and Bills can join the Seahawks. They're...

Bob Costas left out of NBC's Super Bowl coverageNEW YORK (AP) Bob Costas won't be working the Super Bowl for NBC next month.The longtime broadcaster was not included in the network's lineup for the NFL title game telecast from Minneapolis on Feb. 4, leading to speculation that Costas'...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos safety Justin Simmons piling up big plays, accoladesBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Justin Simmons keeps piling stops on the football field and salutes off it.The Broncos fifth-year safety is having another stellar season for a scuffling squad, and hopes to parlay it into the...

AP Sports WriterBrockers: Rams motivated when comeback fell short in BuffaloBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Rams all realized they did enough to lose in Buffalo long before a highly debatable pass interference call went against them in the last minute.But once Michael Brockers had a...

Packers' Randall Cobb ruled out against LionsGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers will be without at least one of their starting receivers Sunday at Detroit.Randall Cobb has been ruled out, a hamstring injury sidelining him for the second consecutive week.Davante Adams, who injured a calf at...

DENVER (AP) At some point in every great athlete's career, he or she must deal with the reality that the best days are in the past.Peyton Manning has reached that point.Aaron Rodgers isn't there yet.While some view Sunday's game as a rare chance to compare and contrast two...

Cardinals sign Justin Pugh to 5-year contractTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have signed free agent offensive lineman Justin Pugh to a five-year contract.The 6-foot-5, 311-pound Pugh - who has plays guard or tackle - spent the past five seasons with the New York Giants, where he started...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Michigan DT Maurice Hurst cleared for pro dayBy LARRY LAGEANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) All-America defensive tackle Maurice Hurst has been given the OK by doctors to participate fully at Michigan's pro day, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke Thursday...

AP Sports WriterHightower, 2 other key Patriots return to practiceBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Linebacker Dont'a Hightower was one of three key players to return to practice Tuesday as the Patriots prepared to head to Detroit for their third preseason game.Starting left tackle Nate Solder and running back...