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Panthers' Cam Newton remains in walking boot, gets treatmentCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers coach Ron Rivera says he expects injured quarterback Cam Newton to return to practice ''pretty soon,'' without giving a timetable.Rivera remains ''cautiously optimistic'' that Newton, who remains in a walking boot, will be ready for the...

AP Pro Football WriterA look at iconic announcers in NFL historyBy JOSH DUBOWWhile fans of some sports all have their favorite local announcers, the NFL has been much more of a shared viewing experience.With all games being shown on national networks rather than solely on local channels, the most...

AP Sports WriterA look at the seminal broadcasting moves that define the NFLBy JOE REEDYPete Rozelle would not be surprised to see television's impact on the NFL as the league celebrates its 100th season this year.It was Rozelle, the commissioner from 1960 to 1989, who was able to convince...

AP Pro Football WriterCook's 85-yard TD highlights Vikings' 20-9 win vs. CardsBy DAVE CAMPBELLMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Dalvin Cook had an 85-yard touchdown run for Minnesota, the highlight of an otherwise rough first half by the first-team offense during a 20-9 victory by the Vikings over the Arizona Cardinals on...

Ex-NFL lineman Bennett, wife found dead; son soughtLONG PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Authorities in Minnesota are investigating the deaths of a former NFL lineman and his wife and say the couple's son is a suspect.The bodies of 63-year-old Barry Bennett and his wife, Carol, were found Wednesday after a...

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 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 WriterPanthers hopeful Cam Newton will be ready for openerBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers general manager Marty Hurney says Cam Newton has a mid-foot sprain and he's ''cautiously optimistic'' the quarterback will be ready for the Sept. 8 regular season opener against the Los Angeles Rams.Newton...

AP Sports WriterLions lose Davis, Ragnow to injuries and game 24-20 to BillsBy LARRY LAGEDETROIT (AP) Matthew Stafford threw a go-ahead touchdown in his first preseason game of the year and the Buffalo Bills came back to beat the Detroit Lions 24-20 Friday night in a preseason game...

Packers dealing with injuries after preseason loss in CanadaGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) In keeping his starters in street clothes for Thursday's preseason game in Winnipeg, Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur decided to follow his instincts.''It was just something in my gut,'' LaFleur said on Friday, a day...

AP Sports WriterA look at the seminal broadcasting moves that define the NFLBy JOE REEDYPete Rozelle would not be surprised to see television's impact on the NFL as the league celebrates its 100th season this year.It was Rozelle, the commissioner from 1960 to 1989, who was able to convince...

Titans' Lewan loses appeal of suspension, will miss 4 gamesNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) As expected, Tennessee Titans left tackle Taylor Lewan has lost his appeal and will be suspended for the first four games of the season for using a performance-enhancing substance.The NFL and the Titans announced Friday that...