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QB Rosen says he'll try to provide spark Dolphins badly needDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Josh Rosen believes his aggressive playing style will help him give the Miami Dolphins the lift they badly need.Rosen will make his first start at quarterback for Miami on Sunday at Dallas, and he takes...

Associated PressJury: Man guilty of manslaughter in death of ex-NFL playerBy KEVIN MCGILLGRETNA, La. (AP) The man who killed NFL running back Joe McKnight in a December 2016 road-rage confrontation was found guilty of manslaughter Friday by a jury in suburban New Orleans.Ronald Gasser, 56, had been charged...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - A phone company official testifying in Aaron Hernandez's murder trial says several text messages the former NFL player exchanged with a co-defendant before the killing are missing from his phone.Prosecutor Patrick Bomberg on Friday went through dozens of nondeleted text messages Hernandez exchanged with...

AP Sports WriterRedskins quarterback Kirk Cousins proving his worthBy STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Running off the field after throwing for 375 yards and three touchdowns in the Washington Redskins' victory over the Green Bay Packers, quarterback Kirk Cousins stopped and yelled right into the ear of general manager...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Jaguars looking to trade RB Leonard FournetteBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are ready to move on from running back Leonard Fournette.A person familiar with the decision says the Jaguars are actively looking to trade the fourth overall pick in the...

AP Sports WriterPanthers optimistic Cam Newton will be ready for openerBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers general manager Marty Hurney is ''cautiously optimistic'' Cam Newton will be ready for the Sept. 8 regular season opener against the Los Angeles Rams after the quarterback suffered a left mid-foot sprain...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Josh Gordon 'humbly' returns after health absenceBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon has ''humbly'' returned to the team after an extended absence to deal with his health.The former Pro Bowler has missed most of the past five seasons for numerous violations of...

AP Sports WriterSaints' special teams emphasis evident in recent winBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Between Thomas Morstead placing punts just short of opponents' goal lines and diminutive returner Deonte Harris deftly darting away from tacklers, the New Orleans Saints like the way their special teams have influenced the...

AP Sports WriterChargers place franchise tag on Henry; release Davis, MebaneBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have taken another step toward solidifying their offense by placing the franchise tag on one of their top playmakers.The franchise announced it had put the non-exclusive franchise tag...

Top-rated helmet manufacturer VICIS enters receivershipSEATTLE (AP) Helmet-manufacturer VICIS announced Monday it is entering into receivership after facing financial troubles.The board of directors determined receivership is the best route for the company producing the top-rated helmet according to NFL helmet testing. VICIS has a number of high-profile current...

AP Pro Football WriterHungry? Adam Thielen has a Thursday night cureBy BARRY WILNERAdam Thielen's Thursdays usually are busy. The star wide receiver has a full practice with the Minnesota Vikings as they implement their game plan for the upcoming opponent.Thielen's football those days isn't limited to working out with...

AP Sports WriterNFL medical boss not surprised by positive cases, opt outs.By TOM CANAVANThe NFL's chief medical officer says it's not surprising there have been positive tests for COVID-19 among players reporting to training camp.Dr. Allen Sills notes that the disease is cutting across football just as it has...