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AP Sports WriterPanthers LB Kuechly won't change style after 2nd concussionBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly has no plans to alter his aggressive style of play following a second concussion last November, one that tugged at the emotions of a national TV audience when he...

Broncos safety Will Parks facing domestic violence chargesENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos backup safety Will Parks could face a suspension from the NFL following a domestic violence arrest earlier this offseason.Parks is scheduled to appear in Adams County court on June 30. He faces misdemeanor harassment and non-physical domestic...

Texas Legislature fetes former Cowboys quarterback Tony RomoAUSTIN, Texas (AP) The Texas Legislature is honoring retired Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, praising his character and humble roots almost as much as his football accomplishments.Romo appeared Wednesday before the Texas House, which halted work so lawmakers could take photos...

AP Sports Writer49ers offense going through learning curveBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) A couple of passes bounced off receivers' hands into defenders for interceptions. Even more were dropped. Then there were the throws that didn't get made because the quarterback got sacked.The installation of new coach Kyle...

AP Sports WriterJerry Jones backs Elliott again as Cowboys prep for campBy SCHUYLER DIXONOXNARD, Calif. (AP) Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reiterated his belief that star running back Ezekiel Elliott wasn't guilty of domestic violence in a case the NFL has been investigating for a year.Jones said Sunday...

Titans, offensive tackle Dennis Kelly agree to new dealNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a multi-year contract extension with offensive tackle Dennis Kelly.The team did not announce terms of the deal Wednesday, two days before the Titans report for training camp.The Titans traded for Kelly...

Ex-NFL player Lawrence Taylor pleads guilty to Florida DUIWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor has pleaded guilty to a drunken driving charge in Florida.The Palm Beach Post reports that Taylor pleaded guilty Monday in Palm Beach County to DUI with injury or...

Los Angeles Rams sign veteran quarterback Dan OrlovskyIRVINE, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams have signed veteran quarterback Dan Orlovsky.The Rams announced the deal Wednesday while players began reporting to training camp at UC Irvine.Orlovsky is the third quarterback on the Rams' roster. He is likely to compete...

Packers add free agent defensive tackle Ricky Jean-FrancoisGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers have signed free agent tackle Ricky Jean-Francois, adding depth to a defensive front depleted in the offseason.General manager Ted Thompson did not disclose terms of the deal announced on Friday.The 6-foot-3, 295-pound Jean-Francois...

AP Sports WriterRiley Cooper gets tryout with Bucs, hopes to revive careerBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Riley Cooper is trying to revive his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.The former Philadelphia Eagles receiver is one of 56 players participating in the Bucs' rookie minicamp this weekend, hoping...

Associated PressTrial of former Pilot executives could take up to 6 weeksBy ERIK SCHELZIGCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) The complexity of a federal fraud case against former employees of a truck stop chain owned by the family of Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam could cause...

AP Sports WriterChiefs rookie QB Mahomes already turning heads in campBy DAVE SKRETTAST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) Patrick Mahomes III trotted onto the practice field with just under 2 minutes on the clock and 75 yards to the end zone, the rookie thrust into a challenging spot on the...