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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...

Newton limited in practice; expected to play vs. SaintsCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton was limited to mostly light throwing during practice as the Panthers continue preparations for their game Sunday against the Saints.Newton is expected to start.Panthers coach Ron Rivera called Newton's limited practice schedule during the week...

AP Sports WriterGreat 1st half spirals into blowout loss for ColtsBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Jacoby Brissett and the rest of the Indianapolis Colts played well enough in the first half to hear the home team being booed off the field at halftime.Those boos didn't last long. It took...

AP Sports WriterO'Brien says he hasn't picked starting QB for ThursdayBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) The Texans quarterback situation remains unsettled with just three days remaining until they face the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night.Coach Bill O'Brien benched Tom Savage for rookie Deshaun Watson at halftime of Houston's 29-7...

First-time NFL protesters explain how they became wokeBy The Associated PressFootball coaches warn players not to say anything that could wind up on the opposing team's bulletin board.When he set out to challenge NFL protesters, Donald Trump took the opposite tack. He put up a billboard.The president essentially called...

AP Sports WriterRavens seek to reverse unwanted turnaround after 2-0 startBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) In their first two games, the Baltimore Ravens forced 10 turnovers, allowed just one touchdown and won twice.Over the past two weeks, they've given the ball away six times, been outscored 70-16...

NFL alumni promoting screening for prostate cancerBy The Associated PressThe NFL Alumni Association has chipped in with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, and LabCorp to educate men on the need for early screening for prostate cancer.They also are increasing access to such screenings across America through Oct. 15.Prostate...

Lions rule out Davis for Atlanta game with concussionALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit Lions linebacker Jarrad Davis has been ruled out of Sunday's game against Atlanta because of a concussion.Davis, the team's first-round draft pick this year, was hurt in Monday's victory over the New York Giants. The...

AP Sports WriterAaron Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, PatsBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Tests conducted on the brain of former football star Aaron Hernandez showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and his attorney said Thursday that the player's daughter is suing the...

AP Sports WriterPanthers not downplaying significance of win over PatriotsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Some NFL teams might underplay what a win in Week 4 of the regular season could mean for their overall prospects. Not the Carolina Panthers.A week after being thumped in a 21-point loss to...

Associated PressRams offense flips formula for this season's winning startBy DAN GREENSPANTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams have won two of their first three games for the second straight year, but are using an entirely different formula this season.The offense is leading the way, making up...

AP Sports WriterSame old script leads to Seahawks blowout of Colts 46-18By TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) It's a script that's become too familiar for the Seattle Seahawks.Look awful for the first half. Look like one of the best teams in football in the second half.''It's the same thing that...