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Associated PressCautionary fraud tale for pro athletes with sudden wealthBy JONATHAN DREWRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Worn out after an away game, a former NFL player was informed by a bank teller that suspicious withdrawals were siphoning away his money. Another was persuaded to try to rescue a losing investment...

NFL's QB coaching summit set for virtual version in 3rd yearNEW YORK (AP) The NFL and the Black College Football Hall of Fame will hold a virtual version of their quarterback coaching summit, a third-year project aimed at improving the league's diversity.Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn is...

Reggie Cobb, former NFL back and Volunteer star, dies at 50SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Former NFL running back and University of Tennessee star Reggie Cobb has died at 50.His death was announced Saturday by the San Francisco 49ers. He scouted for the team for the last 10 years,...

AP Sports WriterLynch sits during anthem in Raiders loss in ArizonaBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Arizona (AP) In his first game in an Oakland Raider uniform, Marshawn Lynch didn't play a down.Yet he provided the most vivid image of the night, sitting for the national anthem before the Raiders' 20-10...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys try many tricks with rookie QB, fall to Eagles 23-9By SCHUYLER DIXONThe Dallas Cowboys tried to fake their way through rookie quarterback Ben DiNucci's first - and they're thinking only - start.From the reverses, to the fake reverses, to the receiver option pass play to...

NFL, Twitter announce more content, including 30-minute showNEW YORK (AP) The NFL will provide more content on Twitter, using the social media platform to air a 30-minute show five days per week during the season.A deal between the NFL and Twitter announced Thursday also includes using Periscope and...

AP Sports WriterTexans aim for 4th AFC South title in 5 years against BucsBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) A fourth AFC South title in five years is within reach for the Houston Texans, who are determined to finish the job.Clinching another division crown and playoff berth doesn't figure...

AP Pro Football WriterHow the 49ers and the Chiefs match up in the Super BowlBy BARRY WILNERIt has been a while since a Super Bowl has appeared to be such a toss-up. This one between the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers and the AFC champ Kansas City Chiefs is...

Titans agree to terms with defensive lineman UrbanNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with veteran defensive lineman Brent Urban, who spent the past five seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.Urban started all 16 games for the Ravens last season and had a career-high 27 tackles....

AP Sports WriterSaints' Kamara focused on his health and team, not contractBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints running back Alvin Kamara asserts that he is focused on his health and his team - and is trying not to think about the fact that he has one season left...

AP Sports WriterDalton the focus as Bengals, Texans get past awful openersBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Andy Dalton was dreadful in the Bengals' opener, turning over the ball five times and finishing with the second-lowest passer rating of his career. He'll have one thing in his favor Thursday night:...

AP Sports WriterRams, Chiefs still are 1-2 in latest AP Pro32 pollBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) Through five weeks, the Los Angeles Rams have handled every challenge thrown their way.Doesn't matter if they've been involved in blowouts, shootouts or close games that come down to the final moments,...