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Antonio Brown suspended 8 games by NFLNEW YORK (AP) The NFL suspended wide receiver Antonio Brown for the first eight regular-season games of the 2020 season.Brown, who does not have a contract with any team, was suspended Friday under the league's personal conduct policy.Brown, who played one game...

AP Pro Football WriterPat Bowlen was not your typical NFL ownerBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Hall of Famer Gary Zimmerman realized Pat Bowlen wasn't your typical, meddlesome NFL owner his first Thanksgiving in Denver when he found a sign-up sheet for a turkey, surely a prank on the rookies...

AP Sports WriterPanthers coach mum on injuries to TE Olsen, RT WilliamsBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers coach Ron Rivera offered no immediate updates on the injuries to three-time Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen and second-team All-Pro right tackle Daryl Williams the day after were sidelined.Carolina hopes...

AP Pro Football WriterIt's a catch: NFL owners approve simplified catch languageBy BARRY WILNERORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Maybe it's too late for Jesse James and the Steelers or Zach Miller and the Bears.No matter, the NFL has a simplified catch rule designed to eliminate confusion - and, the league...

NFL adds 2 former players among 6 officials for '19 seasonNEW YORK (AP) Two former NFL players are among the six new officials for the upcoming NFL season.Field judge Nate Jones joins the NFL officiating staff from the Pac-12, following an eight-year pro career as a defensive back....

AP Sports WriterSenior Bowl helps some draft prospects prep for NFL combineBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Linebacker Malik Harrison came to the NFL's annual scouting combine fully prepared.He expected the early mornings, the late nights and the wall-to-wall interview schedules. He answered endless questions and took the psychological tests....

Former Navy QB Reynolds gets OK to play in NFL this seasonBy The Associated PressThe secretary for the Navy has requested that former Midshipmen quarterback Keenan Reynolds should be allowed to pursue his NFL career while fulfilling his military commitment in the Ready Reserves.Reynolds, the NCAA's career leader in...

AP Sports WriterPanthers release quarterback Cam NewtonBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Cam Newton era is over in Carolina, as the Panthers released the 30-year-old quarterback after nine seasons.The move became a mere formality after the Panthers made it clear last week they were moving on from Newton...

AP Sports WriterAs Falcons return to big game, remembering the Dirty BirdsBy PAUL NEWBERRYATLANTA (AP) The last time the Atlanta Falcons made it to the Super Bowl, they put on quite a show.Just not when it mattered.The team known as the ''Dirty Birds'' capped off a remarkable season...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy stood near an entrance to Tampa Bay's locker room talking about the end to another disappointing season.But instead of venting frustration, the NFL's highest-paid player at his position spoke about what he's convinced will be much better days ahead...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Outlook for Brown minus Big Ben, QB streamsBy SCOTT ENGELSome notable injuries are forcing many fantasy football players into extra maneuvering to construct the right lineup this week.We help you cope with the additional challenge beyond the bye week for Carolina and Dallas.---QUARTERBACK REPLACEMENTSCam Newton...

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...