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Ex-NFL star Michael Irvin investigated in sex battery caseFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) Police in Florida are investigating sexual battery allegations made by a woman against former NFL star Michael Irvin.Fort Lauderdale police confirmed Wednesday that the Hall of Fame receiver's name was listed on a sexual battery incident...

AP Sports WriterFalcons' Ryan has ankle sprain, not ruled out vs SeahawksBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan's decadelong streak of consecutive starts is on the line due to a sprained right ankle.Coach Dan Quinn said Ryan ran in a pool on Monday to...

AP Pro Football WriterOld friends Shanahan, McVay square off when 49ers face RamsBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan arrived as head coaches in the NFC West together last year as longtime friends and colleagues tasked with revitalizing struggling franchises.McVay has done a much...

AP Sports WriterBrowns missing CB Gaines vs. Bucs because of concussionBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Stopping the NFL's top-ranked passing offense got more daunting for the Browns.Starting cornerback E.J. Gaines will miss Sunday's game at Tampa Bay because of a concussion, further challenging a Cleveland defense also without...

AP Sports WriterRams, Cardinals reach crucial finale with QBs in spotlightBy GREG BEACHAMINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) Sean McVay spent the final week of the regular season worrying about how to put together an offensive game plan for his slumping Los Angeles Rams without their leading passer, rusher and receiver...

Associated PressSeahawks' Jimmy Graham expected to play despite ankle injuryBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) Seahawks tight end Jimmy Graham is expected to play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans despite being listed as questionable due to an ankle injury.Graham was a full participant in practice Friday and head coach...