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Associated PressCrosby stunned by kicking woesBy DAVE HOGGDETROIT (AP) Mason Crosby didn't have any excuses Sunday afternoon.The Green Bay Packers kicker, who had never missed three field goals in a game despite spending 12 seasons at Lambeau Field, missed four and an extra point in a 31-23 loss...

AP Sports WriterFalcons' Allen says idea of practice is 'nerve-racking'By CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Ricardo Allen didn't budge when Georgia was one of the first states to open businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.The Atlanta Falcons safety believes it is smart to stay home. He says he worries about the...

AP Sports WriterBrowns speak with suspended RB Hunt after argument near barBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns spoke to suspended running back Kareem Hunt after he was involved in an incident outside a downtown bar.The 23-year-old Hunt, who will serve an eight-game NFL ban this season for off-field...

AP Sports WriterNo Penny, but Seahawks expect Baldwin back vs. 49ersBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks will be without one of their three running backs Sunday after rookie Rashaad Penny was ruled out with a knee injury.Penny, linebacker K.J. Wright and safety Maurice Alexander were all...

AP Sports WriterGase set for troubling movie: game tape of Dolphins defenseBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) With no game Sunday, Miami Dolphins coach Adam Gase will spend much of the weekend watching bad movies.That wasn't exactly the way he described the task Friday, but his study of the...

AP Sports WriterShaken: Mayfield, Browns bruised after blasting by 49ersBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Baker Mayfield apparently offended Richard Sherman and paid for it. Mayfield got hunted, bear-hugged, sacked and mocked by Nick Bosa in front of a national TV audience.On a trip out west, the Browns went south.The...

Strong suspended 1 game for substance abuse violationHOUSTON (AP) Houston Texans receiver Jaelen Strong has been suspended without pay for the team's season opener for violating the league's substance abuse policy.Strong can participate in Houston's last two preseason games and all practices in preseason. He can return to...

County officials OK bonds for Raiders stadium in Las VegasLAS VEGAS (AP) Officials in Nevada's Clark County have approved the sale of bonds for the construction of the Oakland Raiders' stadium in Las Vegas.Clark County commissioners voted 6-1 Tuesday in favor of the ordinance authorizing the sale of...

Falcons agree to terms with 4 draft picks, including OliverFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with four of their six draft picks, including cornerback Isaiah Oliver, a second-round pick from Colorado.The Falcons also announced they have agreed to terms with running back Ito...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Titans told not to hold any in-person activitiesBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee was told players could not gather together for any in-person activities either at the club's facility or elsewhere a day before several Titans worked out at a private school,...

Associated PressBrowns owner says finding quarterback is top job for new GMBy BRIAN DULIKBEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns owner Jimmy Haslam didn't mince words or waste time. He introduced John Dorsey as the general manager Friday, then removed any doubt about what must be done.''The Cleveland Browns are not...

Nine days after firing longtime general manager Mike Tannenbaum, the New York Jets still aren't close to finding his replacement. After interviewing four candidates, the Jets have decided to expand their search for a new general manager. New York will interview three new candidates Thursday, including former Chicago Bears GM...