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AP Sports WriterNFL 2019: Quinn facing heat to take Falcons back to playoffsBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Dan Quinn has gone back to his past to protect his future with the Atlanta Falcons.Quinn fired his three coordinators following a disappointing 7-9 finish in 2018. He appointed himself...

AP Pro Football WriterOne-handed prospect posts 20-rep bench pressBy ARNIE STAPLETONINDIANAPOLIS (AP) There's always energy in the bench press room at the NFL scouting combine when players grip the crossbar and begin pumping the 225 pounds of free weights as everybody nearby counts the repetitions.But never like this.Even...

Arians back at work after brief hospital stayTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians was back at work on Tuesday after a brief hospital stay.The Cardinals said via Twitter that Arians was expected to be at practice on Wednesday and on the sideline when Arizona plays the...

Wilks fills out Cardinals coaching staff with 11 hiresTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) New Arizona Cardinals coach Steve Wilks has filled out his coaching staff with the hiring of 11 assistants.That does not count the assistants retained from Bruce Arians' staff: Larry Foote (linebackers), Kevin Garver (wide receivers), Steve Heiden...

Associated PressBroncos players, coaches join Floyd demonstration in DenverBy DAVID ZALUBOWSKIDENVER (AP) Denver Broncos coaches and players marched and spoke out against racism and police brutality at a protest in downtown Denver on Saturday.The players wore black shirts with the fist of power image and ''Justice for George...

Injured Eagles RB Sproles retires after 15 seasonsBy The Associated PressPHILADELPHIA (AP) Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles has decided to retire, ending a 15-year career for the three-time Pro Bowl player.Sproles announced his decision Saturday on the Eagles' website, saying ''Spending the past month on Injured Reserve...

AP Sports WriterStrong safety: Browns’ Redwine committed to change off fieldBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Sheldrick Redwine's passion extends way beyond the chalk-lined boundaries of a football field.A part-time starter as a rookie, the Browns' modest second-year safety has emerged as a trusted and respected voice in a...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL teaming with Jay-Z on entertainment and social activismBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) The NFL and Jay-Z's entertainment and sports representation company are teaming up for events and social activism.The league not only will use Jay-Z's Roc Nation to consult on its entertainment presentations, including...

AP Pro Football WriterMahomes or not, Packers-Chiefs matchup takes center stageBy DAVE CAMPBELLJust last week, the Green Bay-Kansas City game was looming as one of the largest in the NFL this season.Then Patrick Mahomes went down with a dislocated kneecap, tainting a bit this made-for-prime-time TV matchup against Packers...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Players to start amid slew of teams on byeBy JOE GALLINAWith six teams on a bye this week, fantasy football players are going to have a hard time fielding an ideal lineup. We'll get through it together by analyzing the matchups to determine who to...

Colt McCoy did it again. The small-town West Texas kid calmly led a winning drive at the home of the Dallas Cowboys. McCoy's successful return to his home state trumped Tony Romo's dramatic return to the game. McCoy directed Washington to Kai Forbath's 40-yard field goal in overtime and Dallas was...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks rookie draft class hit hard by injuries in campBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) None of the Seattle Seahawks' top three draft picks were on the practice field Wednesday.Wide receiver DK Metcalf had minor knee surgery and safety Marquise Blair was dealing with back spasms.The two...