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AP Sports WriterAP source: Browns hiring Vikings OC Stefanski as next coachBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns are hiring Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski as their new coach, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press.Stefanski agreed to accept the position Sunday, a day after...

AP Sports WriterJets' Smith has torn ACL in knee, Fitzpatrick back at QBBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Geno Smith's second chance at starting appears to be over. His playing days with the New York Jets could be, too.An MRI on Monday revealed that the maligned quarterback has...

AP Pro Football WriterWhat's in a nickname? NFL has had great ones in its historyBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) The memorable moments and teams in NFL history can be summarized by a word or phrase such as the ''Steel Curtain'' or ''America's Team.''And the NFL has had more...

AP Sports WriterAllen, McCaffrey and defense have led Panthers resurgenceBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Truth be told, the Panthers could probably do without a bye this week.Coach Ron Rivera's team is playing its best football since 2015, when it went 15-1 in the regular season and reached the...

QB Herbert among 4 draft picks signed by ChargersCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Chargers have signed four of their draft picks, including quarterback Justin Herbert, and have agreed to terms with the other two members of their draft class.The Chargers were able to get contracts done...

AP Sports WriterBengals release tackle Cordy Glenn after troubled seasonBy JOE KAYCINCINATI (AP) The Bengals released Cordy Glenn on Friday, severing ties with the left tackle who missed most of last season because of concussion and suspension.Cincinnati obtained Glenn from Buffalo in a trade before the 2018 season....

AP Sports WriterPats cancel practices after Gilmore tests positive for COVIDBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots canceled practices for Wednesday and Thursday after cornerback Stephon Gilmore became the third player on the team in five days to test positive for the coronavirus.In a statement posted...

The CLEVELAND and the NEW ORLEANS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/16/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CLEVELAND vs NEW ORLEANS When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 16, 2018 Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana ROT TEAM PS OU ML 277 CLEVELAND -8.5 (-110) 49.5 (-110) 270 -350 278 NEW ORLEANS TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -8.5 PREDICTION: NEW ORLEANS , CLEVELAND Oddsmakers currently have the...

Falcons’ Freeman returns to practice, Julio Jones held outFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has returned to practice for the first time since suffering a sprained foot.Wide receiver Julio Jones, who suffered a shoulder injury in Atlanta's loss to Tampa Bay last week, did...

Associated PressCarr leans on rookie lessons to get past Raiders' 0-3 startBy MICHAEL WAGAMANALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Derek Carr has suffered through long losing streaks before. The Oakland Raiders lost their first 10 games during his rookie season in 2014 before winning three of the final six.He believes the...

Associated PressMaryland governor: probably time to change Redskins nameBy BRIAN WITTEANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said Wednesday he believes the name of Washington’s professional football team “probably should be changed" though he supported the team's name when he ran for governor in 2014.Hogan, a Republican, was...

Vikings place LB Barr on COVID reserve; 8th player on listEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings placed linebacker Anthony Barr on the reserve list for COVID-19 on Thursday, the eighth player they've designated since training camp began.The reserve list was created by the NFL for a player who...