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AP Pro Football WriterON FOOTBALL: More fun coming to NFL this season?By BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) Troy Vincent has heard, far too often, the No Fun League reference to his sport.While he finds it a totally inaccurate description, Vincent is confident the NFL will be even more entertaining...

Chicago Bears training camp capsuleBy The Associated PressCHICAGO BEARS (3-13)OPEN CAMP: July 26, Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Illinois.LAST YEAR: Injuries and poor play doomed Bears to worst season in decades. Chicago posted lowest win total in non-strike year since 1973 team went 3-11, and most losses since 1969. Bears...

AP Sports WriterLions staying grounded after big win in prime timeBy NOAH TRISTERALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Jim Caldwell's demeanor doesn't change much, even after a nationally televised victory on the road.Detroit's famously even-keeled coach had a quick reply when asked about his team's 2-0 start to the season.''Only...

AP Sports WriterSaints' Morstead aiming for a career-high in key statBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints punter Thomas Morstead wasn't entirely satisfied with the booming boots he sent soaring nearly 60 yards down field during his latest exhibition outing.While the punts that traveled 57 and 53 yards in...

AP Sports WriterMcVay excited for Rams' future after stunning romp in openerBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Rams owner Stan Kroenke presented the game ball to Sean McVay during the postgame celebration of Los Angeles' season-opening blowout win over Indianapolis.The 31-year-old coach knows exactly where he plans to...

Jaguars rule out Fournette, Lee for exhibition vs PanthersJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without running back Leonard Fournette, receiver Marqise Lee and cornerback A.J. Bouye for their preseason game against Carolina on Thursday night.Coach Doug Marrone ruled out all three projected starters Monday, adding that...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks DE Bennett sits again during national anthemBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Michael Bennett was alone in sitting. He wasn't alone in support from his teammates.Bennett sat on the Seahawks' bench before Friday night's preseason game against Minnesota, the second straight week he remained seated while the...

AP Sports WriterGiants making things easier for players in effort to winBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants are going to simplify things in an effort to get a win.While coach Ben McAdoo wouldn't say precisely how the Giants would change for Sunday's game against...

AP Sports WriterPeterson's return marked with boos, not yardsBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIMINNEAPOLIS (AP) A whole lot of boos, and not many yards for Adrian Peterson in his return to Minnesota.Peterson rushed for 18 yards on just six carries in his first game with the New Orleans Saints, turning an...

Former NFL GM Bobby Beathard a Hall of Fame finalistCANTON, Ohio (AP) Longtime general manager and personnel administrator Bobby Beathard is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the contributors category.Beathard helped build strong teams in football stops in Kansas City (1966-67), Miami (1972-77),...

AP Sports WriterLast move: Browns trade disappointing OL Erving to ChiefsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns made their final move with offensive lineman Cam Erving, another of the team's first-round busts.Erving, who was shifted from guard to center to tackle during two seasons with Cleveland, was traded Wednesday...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Play matchups, manage injuries for Week 3By JOE GALLINAAs fantasy players look to set their Week 3 lineups, some will be scrambling to find a replacement for Panthers tight end Greg Olsen and others will have to monitor injuries to Bears running back Jordan Howard...