Lynch’s appeal is denied by NFL

Marshawn Lynch’s appeal of his one-game suspension for shoving an official was denied Tuesday and the running back will miss Oakland’s game this week at Buffalo.

Appeals officer James Thrash, who was appointed jointly by the league and the NFLPA, upheld the one-game ban without pay.

Lynch will not be allowed to be with the Raiders until Oct. 30, clearing the way for second-year backs Jalen Richard and DeAndre Washington to carry the load for the Raiders (34) against the Bills (4-2).

RECEIVER’S BIKE IS MISSIG

» Somebody is playing hide and seek with JuJu Smith-Schuster’s bike.

The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver says someone stole the bike he uses to commute from the team’s facility to his nearby apartment.

The 20-year-old Smith-Schuster is working on getting his driver’s license and regularly bikes to and from work.

Smith-Schuster took to Twitter on Tuesday asking for help and launched #TeamFineJuJusBike.

Smith-Schuster, whose three touchdowns this season tied for the most by a player before their 21st birthday, received an assist from teammate Antonio Brown. Brown is offering two tickets to a Steelers home game if the bike is returned.

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YANKEES LAWSUIT

TOSSED OUT » A Manhattan appeals court has tossed an injury lawsuit by a Yankees fan who claimed a foul ball damaged his face and caused $160,000 in medical bills.

The New York Post reports that developer Andy Zlotnick sued after being struck in the face by line drive in August 2011. He challenged the “Baseball Rule” that says fans attend games at their own risk.

The case was dismissed, but Zlotnick appealed saying he couldn’t see the ball in the rain.

On Tuesday, an appeals panel ruled that Zlotnick should have realized that open umbrellas might obstruct his view.

They also cited warnings on the back of his ticket, his seat and over the address system.

A Yankees representative didn’t immediately respond to a message.