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AP Sports WriterColts' defensive lineman refuses to back down from bold talkBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Johnathan Hankins insists he's not much of a talker on the football field.Off it, he does what he must.Three weeks after the defensive lineman declared the revamped Indianapolis Colts could have the AFC's...

Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little fighting cancerSYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Pro Football Hall of Famer Floyd Little, who starred in the NFL for the Denver Broncos, has been diagnosed with cancer, according to a former Syracuse Orange teammate who has set up a GoFundMe page to help...

AP Pro Football WriterAgent: Jets, ageless Gore agree to terms on 1-year dealBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Frank Gore's likely run to Canton will go through the Big Apple for at least one season.The seemingly ageless running back, who turns 37 next Thursday, agreed to terms on...

The NY GIANTS and the CAROLINA will both be gunning for a victory on 10/7/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NY GIANTS vs CAROLINA When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 7, 2018 Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina ROT TEAM PS OU ML 457 NY GIANTS -6.5 (-110) 44 (-110) 220 -260 458 CAROLINA TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -6.5 PREDICTION: CAROLINA , NY GIANTS Oddsmakers currently...

NFL CalendarBy Associated PressFeb. 24-March 2 - NFL scouting combine, Indianapolis.Feb. 25 - First day for clubs to designate franchise or transition players.March 10 - Deadline for clubs to designate franchise or transition players before 4 p.m. EDT.March 18 - Free agency, trading periods begin, 4 p.m. EDT.March 29-April...

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Dion Sims' emergence has made it easier for the Miami Dolphins to deal with the injury to Charles Clay. The second-year player out of Michigan State came up big in Miami's 16-13 win over the New York Jets on Monday night. He caught four passes for 58...

AP Sports WriterChiefs' Spencer Ware tears knee ligament, could miss seasonBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing to play this season without their top running back.Spencer Ware tore the posterior cruciate ligament and caused other damage to his right knee in Friday night's...

AP Sports WriterQB Mayfield exudes leadership at critical time for BrownsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) In those raw emotional moments following the stunning brawl with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baker Mayfield exuded calming leadership.The Browns are going to need more of that from their quarterback.Mayfield, who has played much better...

AP Legal Affairs WriterEx-NFL star Hernandez acquitted in Boston double murderBy DENISE LAVOIEBOSTON (AP) Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who is already serving a life sentence for a 2013 murder, was acquitted Friday in a 2012 double slaying prosecutors said was fueled by his anger over a spilled drink.The...

The MIAMI and the NY JETS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/16/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MIAMI vs NY JETS When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 16, 2018 Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey ROT TEAM PS OU ML 273 MIAMI 1.5 (-110) (-110) -125 105 274 NY JETS TV: 1:00 PM LINE: 1.5 PREDICTION: NY JETS , MIAMI Oddsmakers currently have...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos rule out receivers Sanders and LatimerBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Injured wide receivers Emmanuel Sanders and Cody Latimer didn't make the Denver Broncos' trip to Washington and will miss Sunday's game against the Redskins.Sanders has been dealing with a sprained ankle and Latimer a...

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Jerry Tillery is trying to make up for lost time in his first NFL training camp. The Los Angeles Chargers defensive end, who was the 28th overall selection in April's draft, didn't participate in offseason workouts due to shoulder surgery. He didn't play Thursday night preseason...