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AP Pro Football WriterNFL exec recalls Cowboys-Rams exhibition at rodeo groundBy BARRY WILNERConsidering that the NFL has played games in small towns and large metropolises, in 10 countries on four continents, it comes as no surprise that a preseason game once was staged at a rodeo ground.Appropriately, the Cowboys...

AP Pro Football WriterFrom Akron to Alabama, NFL has taken show on the roadBy DAVE CAMPBELLJust over 50 years ago, halfway through the history of the NFL, the New York Jets completed one of the most unexpected championship seasons in the history of the sport.A brash quarterback named Joe...

AP Sports WriterLeonard, Nelson prepare to build off All-Pro rookie seasonsBy MICHAEL MAROTWESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) Last season, Darius Leonard led the league in tackles, earned the Defensive Rookie of the Year award and was an All-Pro.Most players would consider it a spectacular start to an NFL career.The Indianapolis...

Hopkins taken off physically unable to perform listHOUSTON (AP) Houston Texans receiver DeAndre Hopkins has been taken off the physically unable to perform list and practiced after missing just one day of training camp.Hopkins was placed on the list with ankle and shoulder injuries, but passed a physical...

Associated PressAntonio Brown floats in as Raiders prepare to open campBy MICHAEL WAGAMANNAPA, Calif. (AP) Antonio Brown celebrated his first training camp with the Oakland Raiders by taking a hot air balloon ride over the Napa Valley.Coach Jon Gruden thought it was tame by the flamboyant wide receiver's...

Associated PressBears QB Mitchell Trubisky assumes the low-key approach.By GENE CHAMBERLAINBOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP) Wearing a No. 34 jersey to honor Walter Payton's birthday, running back Tarik Cohen burned rubber in a three-wheeled slingshot on Thursday while tearing around the parking lot in a circle - twice - to...

AP Sports WriterMen At Work; Steelers ditch flash as training camp opensBy WILL GRAVESLATROBE, Pa. (AP) No helicopter swooping in for a wind-swept landing. No Rolls Royce wrapped in black-and-gold complete with a chauffeur in full uniform.No firetrucks or random all-terrain vehicles either.The 2019 version of the Pittsburgh...

NFL, AP and NFL Films team up for league's 100 greatestBy The Associated PressThe NFL, in conjunction with The Associated Press and NFL Films, will present season-long programming to celebrate the league's 100th season.Eds: APNewsNow.By The Associated Press=The NFL, in conjunction with The Associated Press and NFL Films, will...

AP Pro Football WriterEagles kick off camp with super expectationsBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Expectations for the Philadelphia Eagles already are Super Bowl or bust on the first day of training camp.A stacked roster plus a healthy starting quarterback have everyone talking about another parade on Broad Street. It...

AP Sports WriterWatt healthy and with Houston Texans for first day of campBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) J.J. Watt was thrilled to come off the physically unable to perform list on Thursday in time to join the Houston Texans for their first practice of training camp.Quarterback Deshaun Watson didn't...

AP Sports WriterLuck returns to field as Colts open training camp workoutsBy MICHAEL MAROTWESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) Andrew Luck was limited to individual drills at the Indianapolis Colts' first training camp practice and may not participate in full team work for three or four more days.Coach Frank Reich told...

AP Sports WriterChargers left tackle Russell Okung out due to blood clotsBy JOE REEDYCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Russell Okung was with his Los Angeles Chargers teammates for the start of training camp Thursday but he will be sidelined indefinitely.The veteran left tackle revealed via Twitter that he is...