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AP Sports WriterAP sources: Tepper to buy Panthers for record $2.2 billionBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Carolina Panthers are being sold for an NFL-record $2.2 billion.Hedge fund manager David Tepper has agreed to buy the Panthers from team founder Jerry Richardson, two people familiar with the situation...

NFL cornerbacks Baker, Dunbar released from jail on bondFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) NFL cornerbacks DeAndre Baker and Quinton Dunbar were released from Broward County Jail on Sunday, a day after surrendering on felony charges stemming from a cookout at a Miramar home.Baker posted a $200,000 bond after a...

Vikings get entire 15-player draft class under contractEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings will begin training camp with their entire 15-player draft class under contract after finalizing rookie deals Thursday, including first-round picks Justin Jefferson and Jeff Gladney.The Vikings announced they signed Jefferson, the wide receiver from LSU...

AP Sports WriterFirst loss leaves Steelers with plenty to work onBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The number in the loss column is at ''one.'' The number of issues the Pittsburgh Steelers are facing after their first setback of the season is considerably higher.The shortcomings masked by timely turnovers and...

AP Sports WriterBuffalo Bills sign GM Brandon Beane to contract extensionBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills signed general manager Brandon Beane to a multi-year contract extension on Thursday, locking up the architect of a team in position to secure its third playoff berth in four...

Derrick Henry questionable for Titans' showdown with TexansNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee running back Derrick Henry is questionable for the Titans' AFC South showdown with the Houston Texans.Henry has not practiced all week with a sore left hamstring that limited him in th e Titans' 42-21 win over the...

Bears sign defensive tackle John JenkinsLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears signed defensive tackle John Jenkins on Tuesday.Jenkins appeared in 16 games and made five starts for Miami last season, getting one sack. He has also played for New Orleans, Seattle, Chicago and the New York Giants...

AP Sports WriterWashington benches QB Haskins, switches to Allen vs. RamsBy STEPHEN WHYNODwayne Haskins didn't show enough progress in Ron Rivera's eyes, so he's going from starting quarterback to out of uniform.Rivera benched Haskins for Washington's next game Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams and turned to Kyle Allen...

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...

The DETROIT and the SAN FRANCISCO will both be gunning for a victory on 9/16/2018 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. DETROIT vs SAN FRANCISCO When: 4:05 PM ET, Sunday, September 16, 2018 Where: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 281 DETROIT -6 (-110) 48 (-110) 130 -150 282 SAN FRANCISCO TV: 4:05 PM LINE: -3 PREDICTION: SAN FRANCISCO , DETROIT Oddsmakers currently have...

AP Pro Football WriterTom Brady most dominant player in AFC championship historyBy ARNIE STAPLETONTom Brady has been synonymous with the AFC championship for the last two decades.Thirteen times he played for the Lamar Hunt Trophy and nine times he won it, besting MVP Patrick Mahomes in overtime, upending Blake...

The Latest from NFL divisional games Saturday. (All times EST)11:28 p.m.Aaron Rodgers has done it again.After winning a game against Detroit with a Hail Mary, he made another last second touchdown pass to set up a tie against Arizona Saturday night.This time the catch was made by Jeff Janis,...