Pelicans lose guard Jose Alvarado for at least 3 weeks because of a hamstring injury

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado has a left hamstring strain that is expected to sideline him at least three weeks, the team said Tuesday. The injury occurred during Monday night's 107-105 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans' fifth straight defeat and...

Steelers LB Alex Highsmith to miss showdown with Ravens because of ankle injury

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers will head into their AFC North showdown with rival Baltimore without outside linebacker Alex Highsmith. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Highsmith is “week to week” after Highsmith twisted his left ankle late in a 28-27...

Jerry Jones says Cowboys QB Dak Prescott will have season-ending surgery on torn hamstring

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott has decided on surgery for his torn hamstring, ending the season for the franchise quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys when their playoff hopes were already fading fast. Owner Jerry Jones said Prescott will have the surgery Wednesday in New York....

Jerry Jones says Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will have season-ending surgery on his torn hamstring

Tyreek Hill plays through wrist injury, scores to end touchdown drought in Dolphins' win over Rams

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — It wasn't certain if Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill would be available against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. Not only did he play, Hill ended the longest touchdown drought of his NFL career in Miami's 23-15 win. Known for his explosive...

Tyreek Hill makes key TD catch, and the Dolphins hold off the Rams 23-15 to snap their 3-game skid

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Midway through a season of heartbreaking losses, major injuries and maddeningly inconsistent play, the Miami Dolphins mostly put it all together on Monday night. While their preseason Super Bowl aspirations are still in grave danger of slipping away, the...

Dak Prescott's injury leaves difficult assessments for owner Jerry Jones and the Cowboys

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — While the Dallas Cowboys wait for word on possible season-ending surgery for Dak Prescott's torn hamstring, they don't have a healthy quarterback or head coach under contract beyond this season. The pursuit of a fourth consecutive playoff trip isn't dead yet,...

Dolphins place right tackle Austin Jackson on injured reserve and activate receiver River Cracraft

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins placed starting right tackle Austin Jackson on injured reserve with a knee injury and activated receiver River Cracraft on Monday. Jackson injured his knee last weekend at Buffalo and will miss at least four games. Coach Mike McDaniel...

Frustrations billowing out as Colts continuing struggles put playoff hopes in jeopardy

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts' frustration started billowing out of Lucas Oil Stadium after Sunday's loss to Buffalo. Fans booed. Coach Shane Steichen and quarterback Joe Flacco accepted blamed for their mistakes. Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore II even questioned the...

Bills linebacker Matt Milano cleared to begin practicing 3 months after tearing left biceps

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott on Monday announced starting linebacker Matt Milano will resume practicing this week after missing three months with a torn left biceps, but won’t be ready to play against Kansas City on Sunday. The move opens a 21-day...