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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle arrested on weapons chargeSHARONVILLE, Ohio (AP) Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Adolphus Washington has been arrested in Ohio on a weapons charge.The Cincinnati native and former Ohio State standout is accused of improperly carrying a concealed weapon outside a water park in Sharonville.A police report...

AP Sports WriterCarolina WR Kelvin Benjamin dedicates season to his momBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) If Kelvin Benjamin had a bad game, he always knew where to turn.If the media got on him about dropped passes, or people on social media were bullying him for being overweight and...

AP Sports WriterRavens QB Flacco feeling good about results in delayed debutBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) In his 2017 debut, Joe Flacco put up numbers unworthy of flowery superlatives.Under other circumstances, the quarterback's statistics in Baltimore's 20-0 victory over Cincinnati would be considered downright awful: Nine for...

Associated PressAmerica still in turmoil a year after Kaepernick's protestBy JANIE HAR and JESSE J. HOLLANDWhat started as a protest against police brutality has mushroomed a year later into a divisive debate over the future of a football player who refused to stand for the national anthem and now...

Steelers' Tomlin: Injured DE Tuitt could play vs. VikingsPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says the news surrounding defensive end Stephon Tuitt's injured left biceps is encouraging.Tomlin says there's even a chance that Tuitt could play this weekend when the Steelers host the Minnesota Vikings in their...

Associated PressBig Brother Bryant: Cowboys star mentors rookie Ryan SwitzerBy JAIME DUNAWAYFRISCO, Texas (AP) Ryan Switzer exchanged a high-five with Dez Bryant, then two more, followed by a shoulder bump and a couple of dance moves with his celebrated Dallas teammate.The rookie receiver isn't a typical fourth-round pick...

Associated PressQuinn not eager to rush Jones, Freeman back for preseasonBy GEORGE HENRYFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Falcons coach Dan Quinn says there's no need to rush Julio Jones and Devonta Freeman back to play in an exhibition game.When Atlanta opens the regular season Sept. 10 at Chicago, Quinn...

AP Sports WriterNew Patriots receiver Dorsett eager to jump in after tradeBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots got through the preseason virtually unscathed before star receiver Julian Edelman suffered a season-ending knee injury a week before the final exhibition game.Without one of Tom Brady's favorite options, coach...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks get Richardson from Jets for KearseBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have made a big splash for their top-notch defense just before the start of the regular season.The Seahawks acquired defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson from the New York Jets on Friday in exchange for...

Buccaneers, USF will host games in Tampa this weekendBy The Associated PressThere will be football in Tampa this weekend, and the Buccaneers will finally get to start a season delayed by Hurricane Irma's wrath.The Bucs announced that they will be able to host the Chicago Bears on Sunday at...

AP Sports WriterWatt returns after injury to lead Texans defenseBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) J.J. Watt is healthy and ready to lead what should be another strong Houston Texans defense.The superstar defensive end is set to return after missing all but three games last season because of two back...

AP Pro Football WriterBrees, Bradford start expiring deals in Saints-Vikes openerBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Drew Brees has reached the home stretch of his extraordinary career, preferring to play out the final year of his contract with New Orleans while trying to bring the Saints back to the playoffs.Then...