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AP Pro Football WriterNFL At 100: the shadow of domestic violence over leagueBy ROB MAADDIThe NFL got tougher on players charged with domestic violence after mishandling Ray Rice's case five years ago.Still, some don't think the league is tough enough considering a disturbing wave of incidents since Rice's domestic...

AP Sports WriterUnhip: Browns' Beckham slowed by injury heading into openerBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Odell Beckham Jr.'s customized, orange Rolls Royce is running smoothly.His engine has some issues.The Browns' new star wide receiver is still slowed by a hip injury that sidelined him in the preseason, but...

Rams-Panthers CapsuleBy The Associated PressST. LOUIS (15-4) at CAROLINA (7-9)Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FoxOPENING LINE - Rams by 2 1/2RECORD VS. SPREAD - Rams 7-7-2; Panthers 7-9SERIES RECORD - Panthers lead 13-8LAST MEETING - Panthers beat Rams 13-10, Nov. 6, 2016AP PRO32 RANKING - Rams No. 4, Panthers No....

Broncos-Raiders CapsuleBy The Associated PressDENVER (6-10) at OAKLAND (4-12)Monday, 10:20 p.m. ET, ESPNOPENING LINE - Raiders by 3RECORD VS. SPREAD - Denver 6-9-1; Oakland 6-10SERIES RECORD - Raiders lead 64-53-2LAST MEETING - Raiders beat Broncos 27-14, Dec. 24, 2018AP PRO32 RANKING - Broncos No. 22, Raiders No. 28BRONCOS OFFENSE...

AP Sports WriterKingsbury, Murray ready to debut Air Raid vs. LionsBy DAVID BRANDTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Ever since Arizona hired Kliff Kingsbury, there has been endless speculation about whether his version of the Air Raid offense would work against NFL defenses.The 40-year-old coach is eager to show it off...

AP Sports WriterGiants' Barkley feels love from Yankees, fantasy playersBy TOM CANAVANWhile he isn't a die-hard baseball fan, Saquon Barkley is thinking about getting some more New York Yankees apparel.They were always his team growing up, and the bond got a little tighter for the 22-year-old Barkley over the...

AP Sports WriterShow time: Browns finally take field after offseason hypeBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The hype has bordered on hysteria for months. It's time for the Cleveland Browns to show if it's warranted.Or simply talk.Magazine covers, photo spreads. No team in the NFL received more offseason publicity than...

Eagles-Redskins Preview CapsuleBy The Associated PressWASHINGTON (7-9) at PHILADELPHIA (10-8)Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOXOPENING LINE - Eagles by 9+RECORD VS. SPREAD - Washington 9-7, Philadelphia 6-9-1SERIES RECORD - Redskins lead 86-76-5LAST MEETING - Eagles beat Redskins 24-0, December 30, 2018AP PRO32 RANKING - Redskins No. 27, Eagles No. 5REDSKINS...

AP Pro Football WriterAfter disappointing season, Trumaine Johnson a key to Jets DBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Trumaine Johnson might be the most important New York Jets player not named Sam Darnold, Le'Veon Bell or Jamal Adams.The veteran cornerback is being counted on to anchor a...

AP Pro Football WriterFalcons, Vikings in similar spots, needing defense to leadBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings have entered this season in a similar place, almost eerily so as they prepare to play each other in the opener.With Matt Ryan and Kirk Cousins, they're...

AP Sports WriterBills defenders seek to build on stingy reputationBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The continuity the Buffalo Bills have established on defense over the past three years has plenty of benefits - and, perhaps, one minor drawback.Safety Micah Hyde said he and Buffalo's 10 returning starters...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys, Elliott agree on $90 million deal that ends holdoutBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Ezekiel Elliott was finishing the early stretching at the first practice since ending his long holdout with the Dallas Cowboys when the star running back was called to the front of...