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BOSTON (AP) A former NFL player and his business partner have pleaded guilty in Boston to running a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme involving fraudulent loans to professional athletes.

(STATS) - Ray Woodard, who led Lamar University's return to football in 2010, was relieved of his coaching duties on Monday, athletic director Jason Henderson announced.

MEXICO CITY (AP) Cornerback Sean Smith is active for the Oakland Raiders and defensive tackle Vince Wilfork will play for the Houston Texans after being questionable with injuries.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Thanks to the steady progress of Jameis Winston, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are back in the thick of the race for a playoff berth.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) As the yards and points allowed add up at a huge rate, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy is staying the course.

After a two-interception day against Arizona, the 26-year-old is joining the conversation of the league's best at the position.

CLEVELAND (AP) Hue Jackson has run out of pep talks. At this point, there's only so much he can do to stop this dismal season from an even deeper descent.

SAN DIEGO (AP) Chargers wide receiver Travis Benjamin was reprimanded during Monday's practice - that's a positive.

It's time for the new-look Redskins to give out an old-school contract.

Will Siemian be the starter next season?

He may be cleared to start running this week.

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Jones has been suspended without pay for two games for violating the NFL substance abuse policy.

Eight Texas Rangers prosects were questioned by police in the Dominican Republic after they apparently videotaped themselves sexually assaulting an underage teammate as part of a hazing ritual, Yahoo Sports reported.

Jurgen Klinsmann is out as coach of the U.S. soccer team.

It's very close.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have waived running back Ronnie Hillman and promoted rookie defensive end Stephen Weatherly from the practice squad to fill the roster spot.

Jurgen Klinsmann is out as coach of the U.S. soccer team.

Lewis is sorry for criticizing Flacco's personality.

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) Two-time Olympic skeleton competitor John Daly is returning to the sport after a nearly three-year hiatus.

The NHL is taking steps to avoid another John Scott situation at the All-Star Game.