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AP Sports WriterMike Brown: Trump tweets have inflamed NFL's anthem issueBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Bengals owner Mike Brown says President Donald Trump's numerous tweets attacking NFL players for kneeling during the national anthem have prolonged the issue, which he sees as one of the league's biggest distractions.Brown noted...

The Latest: Bryant out again for CowboysBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week Six of the NFL season (all times EDT):3:35 p.m.The Dallas Cowboys will be without star wide receiver Dez Bryant once again. Bryant is inactive for Sunday's game against Green Bay due to a knee injury. Bryant...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans' outbreak now up to 18, Chiefs-Patriots postponedBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The positive test results keep coming for the Tennessee Titans in the NFL's first outbreak of COVID-19, and they're not alone anymore with the league postponing the New England Patriots-Kansas City Chiefs...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks finalize deal to acquire Clowney from TexansBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks finalized their trade for standout pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney on Sunday, sending two players and a 2020 third-round pick to the Houston Texans.Seattle bolstered one of its biggest needs heading into...

Panthers WR Samuel out for season with ankle injuryCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Carolina rookie wide receiver Curtis Samuel is done for the year. The Panthers announced Tuedsay that he will undergo season-ending surgery on his left ankle and will be placed on injured reserve.That means Carolina (7-3) will be...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos reverse the script, can they keep it up?By ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos will try to replicate their energy and emotion from their 45-10 blowout of the Arizona Cardinals so they don't fall into the same morass they did the last...

Associated PressLawmakers want NFL's Panthers to practice in South CarolinaBy CHRISTINA L. MYERSCOLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) South Carolina lawmakers are taking steps to lure the Carolina Panthers to move their practice facility and operations across the North Carolina state line by introducing legislation that would provide tax credits and...

NFL At 100-AP Was There-Browns-Bengals 1970By The Associated PressAs part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. For this week, it’s the Browns-Bengals game.To mark each Game of the Week, the AP will...

AP Sports WriterSmith: NFL anthem policy paints Kaepernick as 'villain'By STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith believes the NFL ''dropped the ball'' with its new policy that forbids players from sitting or taking a knee on the field during the national anthem.Smith is upset because...

The Latest: Kyler Murray hurts ankle, Cards lead with backupBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 17 in the NFL (all times EST):---4:55 p.m.Kyler Murray has hurt his ankle, and Chris Streveler led the Arizona Cardinals to a touchdown on his first drive against the Los Angeles Rams.Murray was...

Warren Sapp to donate brain for medical researchMIAMI (AP) Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp is donating his brain for medical research.Sapp announced on social media Tuesday that his brain will go to the Concussion Legacy Foundation after his death.The 44-year-old said in a statement that he's...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Chuck Pagano could blame New England for one of his most bitter football memories.On the other hand, that loss also opened a new chapter in Pagano's life.Now, three years after that stinging 23-20 championship game loss against the Patriots, the former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator is...