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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...

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...

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) The NFL and the Miami Dolphins say they're aware of a social media video allegedly showing offensive line coach Chris Foerster snorting three lines of a white powdery substance at an office desk.NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said Monday the league will review the 56-second video, which...

AP Sports WriterBengals' Burfict back after latest 3-game suspensionBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) During the Bengals' open locker room, linebacker Vontaze Burfict headed for the cafeteria, filled a foam carry-out box and headed straight to the trainer's room, not returning until the media was leaving.Pressed to talk for 5...