New England Patriots defensive tackle Alan Branch has won his appeal of a four-game suspension, a league source told ESPNs Field Yates.Branch was facing a suspension for violating the NFLs substance-abuse policy after reportedly testing positive for marijuana. He has been arguably the Patriots best interior defensive lineman, most recently praised by coach Bill Belichick for holding up multiple blockers in the middle of the defense.Branch, 31, has started all 11 of the Patriots games this season, recording 39 tackles and one sack. He was suspended by the Patriots for a few days in August for violating team rules.Branch pairs with 2015 first-round draft choice Malcom Brown as the teams starting tandem. Both usually come off the field in obvious passing situations.With Branchs status uncertain earlier in the week, the Patriots claimed defensive tackle Darius Kilgo on waivers from the Denver Broncos. Kilgo could still be part of the teams future plans as Branch is scheduled for unrestricted free agency after the season.ESPNs Mike Reiss contributed to this report.Ben Powers Jersey . While hell be dialed in to that tournament on a course he loves, you can forgive him if his eyes glance down the calendar just a bit, towards April. Seth Roberts Jersey . -- Charline Labonte couldnt have asked for a better homecoming. http://www.customravensjersey.com/custom-joe-flacco-jersey-large-623d.html .In my heart and mind Im competing for India, luge competitor Shiva Keshavan told The Associated Press in an email interview. Every day Im flooded with messages from Indians all over the world telling me they are supporting me. Marquise Brown Jersey . Gerald Green and Miles Plumlee? Green had bounced around the NBA when he wasnt playing overseas. The Pacers gave up on Plumlee after just one season. Now Green and Plumlee are key cogs in the Suns surprising breakout season. Jason Brookins Jersey .25 million option on reliever Jose Veras.MUNCIE, Ind. -- Riley Neal threw for two touchdowns, ran for another and Ball State held Eastern Kentucky to 3 yards rushing in a 41-14 victory Saturday.The Cardinals (2-1) rolled to a 27-0 halftime lead with Neal throwing a 3-yard touchdown pass to Devin Reece, a 5-yarder to Damon Hazelton Jr. and running 12 yards for another score while Morgan Hagee kicked field goals of 41 and 32 yards.James Gilbert and Teddy Williamson added 1-yard touchdown runs for a 41-0 lead and the only question was whether the Cardinals would post their first shutout since 2008. The Colonels (1-2) avoided that fate when theey scored twice in the final 3:29.ddddddddddddNeal finished 28 of 39 for 238 yards while the Cardinals rushed for 193 yards.Maty Mauk was 19 of 32 for 285 yards and a touchdown for Eastern Kentucky (1-2) with Ryan Markush catching five passes for 104 yards. The Colonels had 128 yards in penalties.The 3 rushing yards on 27 carries by the Colonels are the fewest allowed by Ball State since Nov. 24, 2007, when the Cardinals held Northern Illinois to minus-1 yard on 28 carries. ' ' '