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Cowboys release Thornton, fill spot with Price from PackersFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys have released defensive tackle Cedric Thornton, their most expensive free agent a year ago, and claimed Brian Price off waivers from Green Bay to replace him.The Cowboys acquired linebacker Jayrone Elliott from the Packers...

AP Sports WriterRivera: Newton lighter, more confident and ready to throwBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton is ready to roll at training camp.Coach Ron Rivera said he's excited to see a lighter, more confident Newton test his surgically repaired throwing arm when the Panthers take the field...

Associated PressJudge tosses suit against NFL over cheerleader wagesBy SUDHIN THANAWALASAN FRANCISCO (AP) A lawsuit accusing the NFL and team owners of conspiring to suppress wages for cheerleaders lacks evidence to support that claim, a federal judge said.U.S. District Judge William Alsup dismissed the lawsuit by a former...

Associated PressCowboys rookie Joey Ivie motivated by late sister's memoryBy JAIME DUNAWAYFRISCO, Texas (AP) While the rest of the Dallas defensive linemen huddled around the water during a break at minicamp, rookie tackle Joey Ivie continued to work.He crouched into has stance, then rushed toward the goal post,...

AP Sports WriterRedskins TE Jordan Reed starts camp on PUP listBy STEPHEN WHYNORICHMOND, Va. (AP) Tight end Jordan Reed was a surprise inclusion on the Washington Redskins' physically unable to perform list at the start of training camp.Reed, safety DeAngelo Hall, linebacker Houston Bates and receiver Kendal Thompson...

Associated PressRedskins safety Su'a Cravens talked out of retiringBy BRIAN MCNALLYASHBURN, Va. (AP) Washington Redskins players said safety Su'a Cravens had to be talked out of retiring, and his future with the team is in doubt.The 22-year-old Cravens, Washington's expected starter at strong safety, has been out since...

The NEW ENGLAND and the TAMPA BAY will both be gunning for a victory on 10/5/2017 at 8:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW ENGLAND vs TAMPA BAY When: 8:25 PM ET, Thursday, October 5, 2017 Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU ML 303 NEW ENGLAND 5.5 (-110) 54 (-110) -220 180 304 TAMPA BAY TV: 8:25 PM LINE: 5.5 PREDICTION: TAMPA BAY , NEW...

Judge tosses suit against NFL over cheerleader wagesSAN FRANCISCO (AP) A federal judge says a lawsuit accusing the NFL and team owners of conspiring to suppress wages for cheerleaders lacks evidence to support that claim.U.S. District Judge William Alsup dismissed the lawsuit by a former San Francisco 49ers...

Jets sign former Giants, Dolphins LB Spencer PaysingerFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed former Giants and Dolphins linebacker Spencer Paysinger.The move Friday fills the roster spot that was vacated when the Jets cut linebacker David Harris on Tuesday after 10 seasons with the team.Paysinger...

Jaguars add RB Harris for preseason depth, waive CB GainesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed veteran running DuJuan Harris and waived/injured cornerback Charles Gaines.Harris provides the team some depth heading into Thursday's preseason game against Carolina. Fellow running backs Leonard Fournette (foot) and T.J. Yeldon (ankle)...

AP Sports WriterBrowns rookie quarterback Kizer will start season openerBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer will start the season opener against Pittsburgh, the 27th different QB to start for Cleveland since 1999.Kizer showed coach Hue Jackson enough in Saturday's exhibition start against Tampa Bay to secure...

The WASHINGTON and the Kansas City Chiefs will both be gunning for a victory on 10/2/2017 at 8:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. WASHINGTON vs KANSAS CITY When: 8:30 PM ET, Monday, October 2, 2017 Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri ROT TEAM PS OU ML 279 WASHINGTON -7 (-110) 49.5 (-110) 230 -280 280 KANSAS CITY TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Chiefs -7. O/U: 49.5 PREDICTION: Chiefs 27, Redskins 20 Oddsmakers currently...