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Lighter sentences sought for some business crimes 08/14/2014 12:00am • ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) -- The federal panel that sets sentencing policy eased penalties this year for potentially tens of thousands of nonviolent drug offenders. Now, defense lawyers and prisoner advocates are pushing for similar treatment for a different category of defendants Packers' Peppers not worried after slow start 08/13/2014 10:00pm • GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Julius Peppers isn't worried, and he doesn't think Green Bay Packers fans should be concerned either.Peppers, the Packers' prized offseason acquisition, understands why some fans might have some reservations about him. He's 34 years old. He's entering his 13th NFL season. He' Lions' Ansah getting ready to return 08/13/2014 07:17pm • ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- There's a bit of turmoil on the inside of the Detroit Lions' defensive line.But the Lions are close to getting some stability back elsewhere.Ezekiel Ansah did not take part in contact drills Wednesday afternoon, a day after he was moved off the physically unable to perform Chiefs hope pass-rush package will pay off 08/13/2014 04:10pm • HERBIE TEOPE Associated Press ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) -- The Kansas City Chiefs offered a preview during recent 11-on-11 training camp practices of what could be in store for unsuspecting quarterbacks this season.Pro Bowl linebackers Tamba Hali and Justin Houston, first-round draft pick Dee Ford and fe Key to love? Paris swaps selfies for bridge locks 08/13/2014 02:58pm • PARIS (AP) -- Paris hopes to persuade couples to end the unwelcome recent tradition of fixing padlocks to the Seine River's aging bridges, and instead upload hashtagged selfies to a website dedicated to enduring love.With giant stickers in French, English and Spanish on the Pont de l'Archeveche, beh Saints eager to see what Jenkins can do in Year 2 08/13/2014 02:50pm • BRETT MARTEL AP Sports Writer WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) -- Saints coaches don't sound too concerned about all the offseason practices second-year nose tackle John Jenkins' missed while rehabilitating an injured muscle in his chest.When Jenkins finally made his way back to the practice field M235i revives classic BMW memories 08/13/2014 01:43pm • ANN M. JOB For The Associated Press The 2014 BMW M235i is the best temptation yet for American car buyers to get back into sporty, two-door coupes.The agile, turbocharged, rear-wheel drive M235i is downright fun to drive and relatively affordable -- for a BMW with turbocharged six-cylinder power.Thi Fact sheet: BMW M235i 08/13/2014 01:28pm • The Associated Press 2014 BMW M235i CoupeBASE PRICE: $32,100 for 228i; $33,900 for 228i xDrive; $43,100 for M235i.PRICE AS TESTED: $48,900.TYPE: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive, four-passenger, subcompact, sport coupe.ENGINE: 3-liter, TwinPower Turbo, direct injection, inline six cylinder with Doubl Harvick crew chief fined $25K for rule violation 08/13/2014 12:21pm • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- NASCAR fined Kevin Harvick's crew chief $25,000 for unapproved weight in his No. 4 Chevrolet at the Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen International.Rodney Childers was fined on Wednesday. The penalty was considered a P3 infraction under the scale NASCAR implemented this sea Kellogg wants suppliers to report carbon emissions 08/13/2014 08:21am • JOHN FLESHER AP Environmental Writer TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) -- Kellogg said Wednesday it will step up efforts to reduce planet-warming emissions in its supply chain as part of a broader initiative designed to be more environmentally friendly.Under the plan, the Battle Creek-based food products ma Safety valve: Vikings turn to veteran Crocker 08/13/2014 02:51am • DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MANKATO, Minn. (AP) -- Health problems have piled up in recent weeks for the Minnesota Vikings at strong safety, already one of the iffiest positions on their roster.Harrison Smith has the free safety spot in good hands, but a host of others lacking a standout ha Judge orders exam for Guantanamo hunger striker 08/13/2014 02:51am • MIAMI (AP) -- A federal judge ordered the military Tuesday to allow an independent medical evaluation for a hunger-striking Guantanamo prisoner who his lawyers say is in sharply declining health as a result of his protest at the U.S. base in Cuba.U.S. District Judge Gladys Kessler directed the gover Phoenix star Brittney Griner debuts at Garden 08/12/2014 11:16pm • MELISSA MURPHY AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Brittney Griner looked relaxed at shoot-around Tuesday before the Phoenix Mercury's game against the New York Liberty, running drills, shooting free throws and chatting with teammates while trying half-court shots.There weren't any dunks at the end of Panthers searching for Donald's replacement 08/12/2014 10:14pm • NATE BARNES Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) -- A year ago, the defensive game plan for Pittsburgh was pretty simple: let all-everything defensive lineman Aaron Donald to go work and try not to get in his way.Following a season during which he won every major award for players at his position, Donal Broncos linebacker Trevathan out 6-8 weeks 08/12/2014 10:00pm • ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- Denver Broncos leading tackler Danny Trevathan is out six to eight weeks after fracturing his left knee during a particularly intense padded practice Tuesday.The Broncos said their weakside linebacker has what's called a medial tibial i