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Ex-NFL player violates restraining order, threatens womanLOS ANGELES (AP) A former NFL cornerback has been arrested after police say he broke into the Southern California house of an ex-girlfriend who has a restraining order against him.Police say Brandon Browner broke into the house, threatened to kill the woman...

Associated Press87 protesters arrested at Kentucky attorney general's homeBy REBECCA REYNOLDS YONKER and DYLAN LOVANLOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) Eighty-seven demonstrators who gathered at the home of Kentucky’s attorney general to demand justice for Breonna Taylor have been arrested and charged with a felony for trying to “intimidate” the prosecutor,...

Mayfield "absolutely" will kneel during national anthemCLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield plans to kneel during the national anthem this upcoming season to support protests of social injustice, police brutality and racism.In answering a post from a fan on his Instagram account Saturday that pleaded with him...

AP Sports WriterRedskins say Williams failed physical for helmet discomfortBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Standout left tackle Trent Williams is back at the Washington Redskins' practice facility, but there's no certainty that he'll play at all this season.Williams didn't practice Wednesday, less than 24 hours after reporting following...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Federal authorities say they have intercepted a shipment of 108 phony replica Super Bowl rings representing many past champion teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles. U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials say the rings were found in an express consignment parcel that arrived June 18 from Hong Kong marked...

AP Sports WriterHumbled Gordon grateful for another chance with BrownsBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Humbled, grateful and determined to make up for lost time and to those who stood by him, Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon stood on an NFL practice field and finally felt peace.Surrounded by teammates...

AP Pro Football WriterMaccagnan sticking around, so it's on GM to turn Jets aroundBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) It wasn't long after Todd Bowles was fired as the Jets' head coach that frustrated fans started asking the inevitable question:What about Mike Maccagnan?The general manager was hired a...

AP Sports WriterBills rejuvenated offense has Rams coach McVay's attentionBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Sean McVay knows good offenses when he sees them.Quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills - a team previously known for having a defense-first reputation - have suddenly captured the Los Angeles Rams...

AP Pro Football WriterGlove love: Rudolph's mitts go from scam to fundraiserBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) In the celebratory chaos of the victorious locker room, Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph was approached after his game-winning touchdown catch in overtime in New Orleans by a man with a...

Associated PressKraft's attorneys attack prostitution investigationBy TERRY SPENCERWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) Attorneys for Robert Kraft on Wednesday attacked a Florida police investigation that led to the New England Patriots owner being charged with paying for sex at a massage parlor, saying officers violated the U.S. and state...

AP Sports WriterStruggling Panthers emerge from bye week hopeful, healthierBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The bye week has provided the struggling Carolina Panthers with a new sense of hope - and a few more healthy bodies on the field as well.Coach Ron Rivera expressed confidence Monday the Panthers...

AP Sports WriterBills hire Sinnarajah as VP of business administrationBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have hired Jason Sinnarajah as senior vice president of business administration.From Toronto, Sinnarajah has sports-related experience in previously working at Google, where he managed the company's partnerships with the NFL and...