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Davis practices for Lions after missing game with concussionALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Rookie linebacker Jarrad Davis was on the practice field Wednesday for the Detroit Lions after missing their loss to Atlanta last weekend because of a concussion.The Lions listed Davis, their first-round draft pick, as limited in...

Court sets hearing over NFL's blocked suspension of ElliottFRISCO, Texas (AP) A federal appeals court has set oral arguments for Oct. 2 in the NFL's bid to reinstate Ezekiel Elliott's six-game suspension over a domestic case in Ohio, meaning the star Dallas Cowboys running back will play at...

AP Sports WriterYoung Bengals defense has been bright spot in 1-3 startBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) As the Bengals closed out a lopsided win over the Browns, their defensive line featured three rookies.Third-round pick Jordan Willis and fourth-rounders Ryan Glasgow and Carl Lawson formed the front of what's been...

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 WriterPlayers meet with Panthers owner to discuss social issuesBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers say 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...

AP Pro Football WriterTime for Broncos to show what they've got in a road showBy BARRY WILNERIt's time for the Broncos to leave the Mile High City and show what they've got in a road show.In what could be a bounce-back season, Denver swept its first two home games,...

Associated PressMichigan State Police head under fire over NFL protest postBy DAVID EGGERTLANSING, Mich. (AP) The Michigan Legislative Black Caucus and civil rights groups on Wednesday called for the resignation or firing of the head of the State Police for sharing a Facebook post calling NFL players who...

AP Sports WriterProtests muted week after NFL responds to Trump criticismBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) ''For more than a year, members of our team have protested the oppression and social injustices still present in our society,'' the 49ers said in a statement. ''While some may not have taken...

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...