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AP Sports WriterRecord crowd for Falcons practice sees new roof open, closeBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons couldn't wait to show the biggest crowd to attend one of their practices their stadium's fully functioning retractable roof.The Mercedes-Benz Stadium roof was closed for all but one Falcons regular-season...

AP Sports WriterMahomes sharp as Chiefs rout Bengals in preseason openerBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Patrick Mahomes picked up where he left off from his record-breaking debut as a starter, marching the Kansas City Chiefs downfield for a first-quarter touchdown in what became a 38-17 preseason victory...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Garrett back from COVID list after 2-game absenceBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns got back their most valuable defensive player and lost another vital one.Myles Garrett is ready. Ronnie Harrison won't be for some time.Cleveland's defensive star was activated from the COVID-19 list on Tuesday...

Jaguars sign Chase McLaughlin as kicking carousel continuesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars signed kicker Chase McLaughlin off Minnesota's practice squad Tuesday and expect him to play at Green Bay this weekend.McLaughlin will be the team's sixth kicker this season, following Josh Lambo, Brandon Wright, Aldrick Rosas, Stephen...

Associated PressOfficial: Saints emails on clergy crisis should stay secretBy JIM MUSTIANHundreds of emails detailing the New Orleans Saints’ efforts to conduct damage control for the area's Roman Catholic archdiocese amid its clergy sexual abuse crisis should remain shielded from the public, a court official recommended Thursday.The recommendation by...

Bradford returns to Eagles, says he's committed to teamPHILADELPHIA (AP) Quarterback Sam Bradford has returned for voluntary workouts with the Philadelphia Eagles after asking for a trade last month.Bradford issued a statement Monday saying he's ''committed'' to his teammates and the organization. He signed a two-year contract worth...

AP Pro Football WriterFootball and academics: tough balancing act at some schoolsBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) Football is complicated. Life is more so.The charge for universities is to prepare students for whatever comes after they graduate. At least that is the mission statement. At places such as Northwestern...

AP Sports WriterBrowns coach Kitchens calls Mayfield criticism 'asinine'By TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Baker Mayfield's getting picked off and picked upon.Just three games into this second season, Cleveland's confident-and-cocky quarterback is being surrounded. He hasn't performed up to expectations - including his own - and Mayfield's all-around game...

The Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Wembley Stadium. TV: 9:30 a.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Lions -3.5. O/U: 46.5 Join BetOnline and get up to $1,000 BONUS Oddsmakers currently have the Lions listed as 3-point favorites versus the Falcons, while...

As usual, the New England Patriots are pushing for the AFC's best record. With a win in Denver on Sunday they would become the first team in NFL history with eight consecutive division titles. While they can't clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs this weekend, they could grab the East...

Jaguars' Jackson ($24K) and Lee ($12K) fined by NFLNEW YORK (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson has been fined $24,309 by the NFL after being penalized twice for unsportsmanlike conduct during the same drive last weekend.Jackson was called for roughing the passer on Oakland's Derek Carr, then...

AP Sports WriterBefore drafting Allen, Bills had a hair-raising plane rideBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Brandon Beane is happy he's still around to tell the story of when the Buffalo Bills pegged quarterback Josh Allen to become their heir-apparent starter.The amount of film the Bills general manager...