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AP Sports WriterYoung coach Sean McVay tasked with rebuilding Rams' offenseBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Sean McVay realizes the magnitude of the rebuilding job he's facing with the Los Angeles Rams, who haven't finished a season with a winning record since he was a high school senior.McVay...

AP Sports WriterColts buckle down in attempt to dig out of another 0-2 startBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts safety Darius Butler understands why short-term memories are so crucial in the NFL.The ability to move beyond past mistakes is essential to future success.Butler learned that lesson the hard...

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...

AP Sports WriterPlayers meet with Panthers owner to discuss social issuesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers team captains and other selected players met with owner Jerry Richardson at his home Tuesday to ''discuss social issues affecting the league and solutions moving forward.''Carolina spokesman Steven Drummond said the conversations...

AP Sports WriterBills coach McDermott plays down Carolina homecomingBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills rookie head coach Sean McDermott isn't one to get sentimental, whether it's reflecting on his first victory or looking ahead to a Carolina homecoming this weekend.McDermott cracked a slight smile Monday when reminded...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...