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Mayfield "absolutely" will kneel during national anthemCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield plans to kneel during the national anthem this upcoming season to support protests of social injustice, police brutality and racism.In answering a post from a fan on his Instagram account Saturday that pleaded with him...

AP Sports WriterBills baffled, bitter after Hopkins' last-second TD catchBy JOHN MARSHALLThe Buffalo Bills forced Kyler Murray from the pocket, chewing up precious seconds while forcing the Arizona quarterback to make a desperation throw into the end zone.Three Buffalo defenders collapsed around Cardinals receiver DeAndre Hopkins, well positioned to...

Bears place Kyle Long on injured reserveLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have placed right guard Kyle Long on injured reserve for the second straight season.The three-time Pro Bowler has been trying to play through a left shoulder injury he suffered in 2016. He aggravated it during...

The LA RAMS and the SAN FRANCISCO will both be gunning for a victory on 10/21/2018 at 4:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. LOS ANGELES RAMS vs SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, October 21, 2018 Where: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 473 LA RAMS 10.5 (-110) 52 (-110) -500 340 474 SAN FRANCISCO TV: 4:25 PM LINE: 10.5 PREDICTION: SAN FRANCISCO...

AP Sports WriterDolphins waive linebacker Rey Maualuga after arrest in MiamiBy TIM REYNOLDSMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) The Dolphins waived linebacker Rey Maualuga on Saturday after he was arrested on a battery charge in Miami.The team announced the move without comment on the legal situation, saying they were promoting...

AP Sports WriterTimmons suspended indefinitely by Dolphins after going AWOLBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Linebacker Lawrence Timmons was suspended indefinitely by the Miami Dolphins after he went AWOL on the eve of the team's season opener.The Dolphins announced the move in a one-sentence news release Tuesday, a day off...

AP Sports WriterJohn Brown's issues at heart of Cardinals receiving woesBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Not long ago, John Brown was raving about how good he felt, how draining a cyst in his back had been the answer to health problems that dogged him throughout last season.Well, Brown's...

AP Sports WriterBlown leads, QB questions have Chargers' Lynn on defensiveBy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) Anthony Lynn already has enough on his plate with the Los Angeles Chargers continuing to pile up injuries. The fourth-year coach now has to deal with finding a way to finish games and...

CLEVELAND (AP) Brent Urban just wanted a chance to play. Will Hill wanted redemption.On one dramatic, unforgettable play, the two Ravens achieved their goals.Urban blocked Travis Coons' field-goal attempt as time expired and Hill returned it 64 yards for a touchdown, sending Baltimore to an improbable 33-27 win...

AP Sports WriterNFL teams up with NCAA for next round of safety improvementsBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The NFL's top medical experts are asking college football physicians and trainers to help make the game safer.They want the NCAA to pitch in, too.Dr. Allen Sills and Jeff Miller, the NFL's...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks release Cliff Avril; injury cost him most of 2017By TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Defensive end Cliff Avril was released by the Seattle Seahawks on Friday with a failed physical designation due to a neck injury that cost him most of the 2017 season.Avril's release was expected...

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...