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NFL At 100: AP Was There, 2010 NFC title gameCHICAGO (AP) As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. For opening week, it is the Thursday night game between the Packers...

Cowboys, OL Collins make deal, club's 2nd with Elliott outFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys and right tackle La'el Collins have agreed on a new contract, the second extension to get settled during star running back Ezekiel Elliott's holdout.The deal signed Tuesday is for $50 million over five...

NFL At 100: AP Was There, 2010 NFC title gameCHICAGO (AP) CHICAGO (AP) - As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. For opening week, it is the Thursday night game...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL At 100: Packers-Bears playoff game had long-range impactBy BARRY WILNERIn their long - make that LONG - rivalry, the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears have played 198 times. Only two meetings came in the playoffs.In January 2011, they faced off for the NFC title...

AP Pro Football WriterPatriots start season at No. 1 in AP Pro32 pollBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) The NFL's final four teams at the end of last season will start off as the top four going into the start of the 2019 season.Which is not all that surprising....

Bears unveil statues of Payton, Halas at Soldier FieldCHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bears have unveiled statues of Walter Payton and George Halas at Soldier Field, two days before the team opens the 100th season of the NFL with a home game against the rival Green Bay Packers.Each 12-foot...

AP Sports WriterBengals sign running back Giovani Bernard to 2-year dealBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals signed running back Giovani Bernard to a two-year contract extension Tuesday through the 2021 season. He could have become a free agent after this season.Bernard, a second-round draft pick in 2013, has...

AP Sports WriterDolphins' roster moves provide little immediate helpBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) There were lots of introductory handshakes Monday among the Miami Dolphins following the recent acquisition of 12 players in a flurry of moves, and after practice, offensive lineman Jesse Davis found himself still trying to...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders place QB Nathan Peterman, CB Isaiah Johnson on IRBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have placed third-string quarterback Nathan Peterman on injured reserve with an elbow injury.The Raiders made the move on Monday, a day after claiming DeShone Kizer off waivers from...

AP Sports WriterNFL 2019: Watson ready to take next step for Texans in 2019By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) As coach Bill O'Brien prepared for his third season with Deshaun Watson he was asked what he likes best about his star quarterback.O'Brien paused for a few seconds. And even after...

AP Pro Football WriterAP Source: Vikings agree to deal with WR Josh DoctsonBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) A person with direct knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that former Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Minnesota...

AP Sports WriterPints & punts: Browns rookie told he made team while in barBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Jamie Gillan was at a bar having beers with his dad when the Browns told him he made their roster.From pints to punts.The legend of ''The Scottish Hammer'' grows.An undrafted...