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AP Sports WriterRams WR Cooks ruled out with concussion, seeing specialistBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Rams receiver Brandin Cooks won't play Sunday against Pittsburgh while he seeks further medical help for his second concussion in a month.Cooks was ruled out by Rams coach Sean McVay...

The Latest: Chiefs jump out to 20-7 lead on PatriotsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 14 in the NFL (all times EST):6:10 p.m.The Kansas City Chiefs have taken a 20-7 lead at halftime at New England and they'll get the ball to start the third quarter.The Patriots haven't...

AP Pro Football WriterJohn Elway says coach Vance Joseph's job is safe for nowBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) John Elway says he's going to ''stay the course'' with Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph despite his 8-17 record.Elway told Broncos broadcasting partner Orange & Blue 760 that he's...

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins running back Matt Jones was held out of practice Wednesday with a knee injury. Coach Jay Gruden says Jones reported soreness while moving laterally and pain when cutting. It's unclear how the injury will affect Jones' availability for the Redskins' game Sunday against the Cincinnati...

'Hamilton' cast to sing at Super Bowl 51NEW YORK (AP) Original cast members of the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit ''Hamilton: An American Musical,'' will sing ''America the Beautiful'' during pregame festivities at Super Bowl 51, the NFL and Fox announced Friday.The performance by Renee Elise Goldsberry, Jasmine Cephas...

Ex-Cowboys player Brent arrested on assault, other chargesDALLAS (AP) Former Dallas Cowboys player Josh Brent is being held on charges that include assaulting a public servant after authorities say officers found him intoxicated outside a Dallas-area fast food restaurant.Coppell police Sgt. Sammy Lujan says officers responded Sunday after...

AP Sports WriterPanthers, Saints desperate as they renew divisional rivalryBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) This is what it has come to for the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers.Either they beat the Saints in the Superdome on Sunday, or they fall into last place in the NFC South by...

AP Sports WriterChargers DE Bosa not practicing, questionable for openerBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa did not practice Thursday, leaving his status for the opener against Kansas City in doubt.Bosa was not in pads during the early portion of practice that...

CLINCHED: New England - AFC East and home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs; Denver - AFC West; Indianapolis - AFC South; Cincinnati and Pittsburgh - playoff berth.- Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffsClinches first-round bye with:- Win or tie, OR- Cincinnati Loss, OR- Cincinnati tie and Indianapolis win- Clinched playoff...

Mayfield "absolutely" will kneel during national anthemCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield plans to kneel during the national anthem this upcoming season to support protests of social injustice, police brutality and racism.In answering a post from a fan on his Instagram account Saturday that pleaded with him...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Broncos to acquire Jaguars cornerback A.J. BouyeBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the Denver Broncos have agreed to acquire cornerback A.J. Bouye from the Jacksonville Jaguars for a fourth-round pick in the...

Associated PressBills CB Tre'Davious White unsure if he will opt in or outBy MARK LUDWICZAKBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White is unsure if he will opt in or opt out of the upcoming NFL season.White has until 4 p.m. Thursday to decide on his status for the...