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By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will both play Thursday night despite being slowed by injuries. Bridgewater was listed as questionable this week with a foot injury sustained last week. He also has a quadriceps injury. Beckham was questionable after injuring

By NOAH TRISTER AP Sports Writer The Cincinnati Bengals have a chance to move into a tie for first atop the AFC North if they can win at division-leading Baltimore on Sunday. For a Cincinnati team with young standouts at quarterback and receiver, this is a chance for the Bengals to see how they measure

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer A Congressional committee is seeking documents and information from the NFL regarding the investigation into the Washington Football Team and how the league handled it. The House Committee on Oversight and Reform says it sent a letter to Commissioner Roger Goodell requesting by Nov. 4 all documents and

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The NFL season has had 22 games with a winning score in either the final minute of regulation or in overtime. That’s the highest six-week total in history. The Minnesota Vikings have kept up with the rest of the league’s clutch teams despite a 3-3

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The family of Texas linebacker Jake Ehlinger says he died of an accidental drug overdose. Jake Ehlinger is the younger brother of former Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger who was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts last June. Jake Ehlinger was found dead May 6. A family statement issued Thursday they believe he

By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer Every week for the past two seasons, NFL players take the field wearing social justice messages on their helmets. “It Takes All of Us” and “End Racism” are stenciled in the end zones as part of the league’s Inspire Change platform. But actions often speak louder than words.

By W.G. RAMIREZ Associated Press HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Philadelphia coach Nick Sirianni is very fond of Raiders running back Kenyan Drake. Drake has always been a case study for Sirianni, who with his coaching staff studies five players at different skill positions at the end of each season. Sirianni is hoping his Eagles studied

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Atlanta Braves welcomed back outfielder Jorge Soler for Game 5 of the NL Championship Series after he was activated following his positive COVID-19 test. The Braves led the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 and had a chance to advance to the World Series for the first time since 1999 with a

By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Rookie quarterbacks Mac Jones and Zach Wilson have quickly learned just how difficult it is to win in the NFL. Jones’ Patriots have yet to post a victory at home this season, losing three of their four games at Gillette Stadium by one score. Wilson

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Winnipeg center Mark Scheifele was placed in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol Thursday and sat out the Jets’ home opener against the Anaheim Ducks. The team said Scheifele tested positive for the coronavirus Wednesday morning, but was asymptomatic. He had a negative test and would have been cleared to play Thursday night

By JIM VERTUNO AP Sports Writer AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton brushed off suggestions that the U.S. Grand Prix is a must-win for him before heading to Mexico City. Hamilton trails Max Verstappen by six points in the standings heading into the season’s final six races. Hamilton said Mercedes will be fighting

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joe Kelly will start for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Atlanta Braves in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series. Manager Dave Roberts said the right-handed reliever will serve as the opener of the planned bullpen game. The Dodgers trail 3-1 in the series and were facing elimination. Third baseman

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Pro Football Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Marcus Maye knew where to go once the news of his DUI arrest from February became public. He went straight to the coach’s office to seek out Robert Saleh to explain what happened and why he kept it from the New York

By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer Justin Herbert is having a sophomore surge instead of a slump. The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback continues to add to his accolades after a record-setting first season when he was voted The Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Herbert and the Chargers are off to a 4-2

By MATT DERRICK Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coaches and athletic trainers occasionally force Travis Kelce to take a limited role in practice, just as they did this week as the team prepares to visit the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. It’s usually the last thing the 32-year-old tight end wants to do.

By FRED GOODALL AP Sports Writer TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t trust the numbers when it comes to the struggling Chicago Bears offense. Coach Bruce Arians likes what he’s seen of rookie Justin Fields so far, noting the young quarterback not only has a strong arm but also the ability to

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Wide receiver/return specialist Andre Roberts signed with the Los Angeles Chargers after being released earlier this week by the Houston Texans. Roberts is in his 11th season and is one of the league’s top kick and punt returns, something the Chargers have been lacking. He was an All-Pro selection while

By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi wants the ball with the chance to extend the Red Sox’s season. The Boston righty will start against Houston in Game 6 of the AL Championship Series. The Astros lead the best-of-seven series three games to two. Astros rookie Luis Garcia is scheduled to

By The Associated Press The American Athletic Conference announced it will add six schools that currently playing in Conference USA. Charlotte, UAB, UTSA, Florida Atlantic, Rice and North Texas will enter the conference at a time to be determined. The move from the AAC is a response to losing Cincinnati, Houston and Central Florida to

By The Associated Press No. 25 Purdue faces a high-stakes game Saturday against Wisconsin. A win would keep the Boilermakers in the mix for the Big Ten’s West Division title. David Bell has another opportunity to stake his claim to the title of best receiver in the nation. And perhaps Purdue can snap a 14-game