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AP Sports WriterGiants looking for more than making the playoffs this seasonBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) After years of being asked when are they are going back to the playoffs, the New York Giants have the potential to make a run at a title again.Playing most of...

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...

Dallas police suspend probe into incident involving ElliottFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas police have suspended an investigation into an incident at a bar involving Ezekiel Elliott, the latest off-field issue for the Cowboys' star running back.Police said Wednesday the investigation was suspended ''due to the lack of a complaint,''...

AP Sports WriterGiants' Manning looking forward to playing against BrownsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) For the past two seasons, Eli Manning has felt a little awkward heading into the New York Giants' preseason opener.It has nothing to do with the football. It's the lack of it that...

AP Sports WriterJets' culture change started on facility's redecorated wallsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The mission statement greets every New York Jets player as soon as he reaches the big glass doors to enter the team's facility.''One Team'' is printed in bold, white letters on the...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: We need Kaepernick more than ever in troubled timesBy PAUL NEWBERRYIt's been a terrible week in America.Maybe if we had just followed the lead of Colin Kaepernick, who had hoped the simple, non-violent act of taking a knee during the national anthem would move us to...

AP Sports WriterEagles latest to try to take Chargers' home-field advantageBy BERNIE WILSONCARSON, Calif. (AP) The self-proclaimed ''Fight For LA'' is going poorly for the winless Los Angeles Chargers, who will be challenged by Philadelphia both on and off the field at their suburban soccer pitch on Sunday.First,...

AP Sports WriterJordan Matthews expects to be ready for Bills' season openerBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Getting traded by the Philadelphia Eagles wasn't easy on receiver Jordan Matthews. Getting hurt in his first practice with the Buffalo Bills didn't help.Putting his emotions and frustrations aside, Matthews vowed...

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 source: NFL, Goodell working on 5-year contract extensionBy The Associated PressCommissioner Roger Goodell is on track to maintain his prominent place at the table for the next round of collective bargaining between NFL owners and players, a process that's sure to be contentious.The league is working on a...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL 2017: Titans, Mariota eager to push aside Texans, ColtsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans might be the AFC South's most optimistic team thanks to quarterback Marcus Mariota.Yes, Houston coach Bill O'Brien has picked Tom Savage as his starter with the Texans...

Seahawks bench RB Eddie Lacy vs. 49ersBy The Associated PressEddie Lacy is a surprise inactive Sunday for Seattle a week after struggling to get going in the season opener against Green Bay.Lacy was not listed on any injury report this week and was held to 3 yards on five...