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Bengals, NFL Foundation donate $75,000 to DaytonBy The Associated PressCINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals and NFL Foundation are donating $75,000 to help those directly affected by a shooting rampage in Dayton, Ohio that left 10 people dead.The donation to The Dayton Foundation will go to a fund for the...

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with offensive lineman Joe Dahl through 2021.A Lions spokesman confirmed the deal Wednesday. The 26-year-old Dahl has made four starts in his career with the Lions, including one last season. Dahl was drafted in the fifth round...

AP Sports WriterSeahawks' Barkevious Mingo back at defensive endBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) When Barkevious Mingo walks through the Seattle Seahawks' headquarters on his way to team meetings, he no longer even thinks about joining the linebackers.He's now all about being a defensive end, the position where the...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Valentine Holmes was as massive a star in Australia as he could have ever imagined. The standout winger and fullback for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks of the National Rugby League was recognized wherever he went, with die-hard fans donning his team's jersey and wide-eyed youngsters wanting to...

In video, Kaepernick says he's 'still ready' to returnBy The Associated PressColin Kaepernick says he's ''still ready'' to return to the NFL, even though he is set to enter his third season out of the league.In a video posted Wednesday on social media, the 31-year-old Kaepernick is shown working...

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) The Pro Bowl will return to Orlando for the fourth straight year and be held one week before the Super Bowl. The NFL's all-star game will be an afternoon match at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 26. A week later, the league's championship game will be played...

In video, Kaepernick says he's 'still ready' to returnBy The Associated PressColin Kaepernick says he's ''still ready'' to return to the NFL, even though he is set to enter his third season out of the league.In a video posted Wednesday on social media, the 31-year-old Kaepernick is shown working...

AP Pro Football WriterAussie rugby league star Holmes tackling NFL dream with JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Valentine Holmes was as massive a star in Australia as he could have ever imagined.The standout winger and fullback for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks of the National Rugby League was...

Bears to unveil statues of Payton, Halas outside stadiumCHICAGO (AP) The Bears will unveil statues of Hall of Famers Walter Payton and George S. Halas outside of Soldier Field on Sept. 3.The 12-foot, 3,000-pound bronze statues honoring the great running back and the franchise founder and coach will...

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) The new stadium at Hollywood Park being built for the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers will have American Airlines as one of its corporate sponsors. The LA Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park announced that American will be a founding partner. The airline will...

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald noticed a positive change in the organization following last year's turbulent season. McDonald also noticed a difference in quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and the chemistry surrounding the team as a whole after the Steelers missed the playoffs for the first time since...

AP Sports WriterAmerican Airlines first sponsor for Rams, Chargers stadiumBy JOE REEDYINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) The new stadium at Hollywood Park being built for the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers has reached another milestone - its first corporate sponsor.The LA Stadium and Entertainment District at Hollywood Park...