NFL

AP Sports WriterChiefs take over top spot in AP Pro32 poll; Falcons are 2ndBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) Of the eight teams off to 2-0 starts this season, perhaps the most impressive has been the Kansas City Chiefs.The Chiefs went into Foxborough and handled the New England Patriots...

Titans see blueprint for season in how they beat PanthersNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Marcus Mariota thinks the Tennessee Titans gave a glimpse of just how they can play this season in their second preseason game.Run hard, throw the ball efficiently and take the ball away from the opponent as...

Chicago Bears sign QB and top pick Mitchell TrubiskyLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have signed quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, their first-round draft pick and the No. 2 overall selection in April.Trubisky started all 13 games for North Carolina last season, setting single-season school records for passing yards...

LA Chargers claim OL Schofield, DB Richards off waiversCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have claimed offensive lineman Michael Schofield and defensive back Jeff Richards off waivers.To make room on their 53-man roster Sunday, the Chargers waived cornerback Craig Mager and receiver Geremy Davis.The Chargers also...

AP Sports WriterJaguars want to better manage Leonard Fournette's touchesBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Calling it ''not an exact science,'' Jaguars coach Doug Marrone wants to do a better job of getting rookie running back Leonard Fournette the ball in ''the right situations.''The Jaguars (2-2) failed to get...

AP Sports WriterBrowns linemen Bitonio, Erving out with leg injuriesBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Joel Bitonio's comeback from a major injury has been stalled.Cleveland's starting left guard - and one of the Browns best players - could be out for an extended period with an unspecified knee injury.The...

AP Sports WriterRedskins' Brown responds to trash talk from Eagles' JohnsonBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Redskins linebacker Zach Brown isn't taking too kindly to some trash talk from Eagles lineman Lane Johnson.Philadelphia's starting right tackle wrote on The Players' Tribune that the Eagles are going to ''whup'' Washington...

AP Pro Football WriterDomata Peko the antidote for Broncos' biggest bugabooBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) A much better supporting cast awaits quarterback Trevor Siemian in his second season as Broncos starter and Mike McCoy in his second stint as Denver's offensive coordinator.The Broncos bolstered their backfield by bringing in...

AP Pro Football WriterMarc Buoniconti tells AP it's time to ban youth footballBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) A victim himself of the sport, Marc Buoniconti wants youth football banned.He hasn't always felt that way. Now, as his Buoniconti Fund and the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis also researches...

Jaguars place CBs Ramsey, Colvin on active/PUP listJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars could be down two cornerbacks, including starter Jalen Ramsey, when they open training camp Thursday.The team placed Ramsey (core muscle) and nickel cornerback Aaron Colvin (foot) on the physically unable to perform list Saturday. Both...

LA Rams sign OT Lucas, waive OL Dielman and DL JeffersonTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams have signed offensive tackle Cornelius Lucas, who spent the past three seasons with the Detroit Lions.The Rams waived offensive lineman J.J. Dielman and defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson on Tuesday to...

Patriots star WR Edelman out for season with knee injuryFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) New England Patriots star wide receiver Julian Edelman will miss the 2017 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee in a preseason game.The Patriots announced Saturday that Edelman, Tom Brady's favorite target and one...