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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 WriterTimmons' suspension lifted after 1 week by DolphinsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) The Miami Dolphins' vanishing linebacker is back.Miami lifted the suspension of Lawrence Timmons after one week Tuesday, and he's eligible to play Sunday against the New Orleans Saints in London.Timmons was suspended indefinitely after he...

AP Pro Football WriterMarc Buoniconti tells AP it's time to ban youth footballBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) A victim himself of the sport, Marc Buoniconti wants to see youth football banned.He hasn't always felt that way. Now, as his Miami Project to Cure Paralysis also researches head trauma,...

Children's tale by Patriots player featured at reading eventFRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) A children's book written by New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell is being highlighted at Boston-area schools.Massachusetts' first lady, Lauren Baker, planned to read and discuss ''The Magician's Hat'' on Monday with first- and second-graders at...

AP Sports WriterLuck able to practice but ruled out for Colts' openerBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Andrew Luck's still playing the waiting game.On Monday, two days after being activated from the physically unable to perform list, the Indianapolis Colts' franchise quarterback was ruled out of Sunday's season opener against...

Redskins' Norman, Reed game-time decisions against RaidersASHBURN, Va. (AP) Cornerback Josh Norman, tight end Jordan Reed and running back Rob Kelley are among five Washington Redskins players who will be game-time decisions Sunday night against the Oakland Raiders.Redskins coach Jay Gruden says Friday that Norman, Reed, Kelley, linebacker...

AP Pro Football WriterVon Miller gets top spot in AP's outside linebacker rankingsBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) With his Cardinals preparing to face the Cowboys this weekend, Arizona coach Bruce Arians was asked what he might take away from the Denver Broncos' bashing of Ezekiel Elliott.''Well, if I could...

First-time NFL protestors 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 protestors, Donald Trump took the opposite tack. He put up a billboard.The president essentially called...