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St. Louis Rams quarterback Sam Bradford is out for the 2014 season after an MRI disclosed he tore the ACL in his left knee in Saturday night's preseason game against the Browns, coach Jeff Fisher confirmed. It is the same injury that sidelined Bradford in the middle of last season. "Anyone...

Former 1st-round pick Nkemdiche released by DolphinsDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche has been released by the Miami Dolphins, who decided the former first-round pick couldn't help their struggling defense.Nkemdiche signed with the Dolphins in August and played sparingly in the past two games. He was the...

RENTON, Wash. (AP) When safety Marquise Blair was drafted in the second round by the Seattle Seahawks, he brought with him to the NFL the reputation as a big hitter. That's what happens when you're ejected twice from college games for targeting. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that one...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Carson Palmer played the first three quarters in Indianapolis out of sync. Then, suddenly in the fourth quarter, he reverted to vintage form. Now the Cardinals need their star quarterback to stay in rhythm and keep producing so they can start building momentum after Sunday's 16-13 overtime victory...

Post: Snyder involved in harassment, Washington owner deniesWASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Post on Wednesday reported additional examples of workplace sexual harassment inside the Washington Football Team organization, and allegations that owner Dan Snyder was personally involved.The Post reported a former cheerleader saying Snyder invited her to a hotel...

Associated PressStadium deal passes, Raiders move to Vegas looks more likelyBy MICHELLE RINDELSCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) Nevada took a giant step closer to becoming home of the Raider Nation on Friday, after state lawmakers narrowly approved a hotel tax increase that would put $750 million in public money...

MIAMI (AP) - The Miami Dolphins' Mike Pouncey has agreed to terms on a $52.2 million, five-year contract extension that makes him the NFL's highest-paid center.The deal averages $10.4 million per year. Pouncey, who is going into his fifth season with the Dolphins, had been due to earn $7.4...

Associated PressGoodell, title game officials to face questions on 'no-call'By KEVIN McGILLNEW ORLEANS (AP) A Louisiana judge ordered that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and three officials from January's NFC title game be questioned under oath in September about the infamous ''no-call'' that helped the Los Angeles Rams beat...

Associated PressChargers defense confident coming out of minicampBy DAN GREENSPANCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Melvin Ingram expects greatness from the Los Angeles Chargers defense.Ingram is so confident of it, he wants a chance to moonlight on offense.The Pro Bowl defensive end lobbied for a look at tight end after...

AP Sports WriterNFL television ratings see 6% decline at midseason pointBy JOE REEDYThe NFL was not expected to be immune from the ratings declines that have hit all sports this year due to the coronavirus pandemic and presidential election. But the declines are not as bad as feared at...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have been in transition all year.Rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is learning on the job. Coach Mike Zimmer is shaping his new team's mindset. Dave Mansell is making sure a 970-foot steel roof truss will be in place on time and within budget, along...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings boast backfield depth as injuries elevate BooneBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) Standing safely on the sideline in their caps and sweats, Minnesota's starters found a compelling reason over each of the last two preseasons to pay attention to the second half of those otherwise...