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AP Sports WriterVeteran RB Jamaal Charles hopes to 'be a spark' for JaguarsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Telvin Smith broke toward the sideline during practice Wednesday and had newly signed running back Jamaal Charles in his sights.For a second anyway.Smith said Charles ''hit me with a little step''...

AP Sports WriterFalcons continue to seek answers to solve red-zone problemsBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Raheem Morris loves Younghoe Koo. He'd just prefer to see more extra points instead of field goals from the reliable placekicker.''Koo has been money, but I'd like to see less of him,'' Morris, the...

Nate Burleson replacing Bart Scott on 'NFL Today'NEW YORK (AP) CBS is making another change to its cast for the ''NFL Today'' show on Sundays, replacing Bart Scott with Nate Burleson.Burleson is the second newcomer to the program, with Phil Simms moving from the broadcast booth to the...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings and veteran cornerback Terence Newman have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, reuniting him with coach Mike Zimmer.The Vikings announced the deal Friday. Newman will play again for Zimmer, who was his defensive coordinator for four seasons in Dallas and two in...

AP Sports WriterRams, Cardinals reach crucial finale with QBs in spotlightBy GREG BEACHAMINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) Sean McVay spent the final week of the regular season worrying about how to put together an offensive game plan for his slumping Los Angeles Rams without their leading passer, rusher and receiver...

AP Sports WriterDespite losing to Patriots, New York Giants showed promiseBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Getting beaten by 21 points in a game filled with major mistakes might not be a reason for optimism for most teams.It is for the New York Giants (2-4) despite the refusal...

Linebacker Raekwon McMillan traded by Dolphins to RaidersMIAMI (AP) Linebacker Raekwon McMillan was traded Saturday by the Miami Dolphins to the Las Vegas Raiders along with a 2021 fifth-round draft pick in exchange for a fourth-round pick.The trade came after McMillan fell behind newcomers Kamu Grugier-Hill and Elandon...

AP Sports WriterRacial injustice themes on display in empty NFL stadiumsBy JIMMY GOLENNFL teams opening their seasons in empty stadiums knelt, locked arms, raised fists in protest or stayed off the field entirely for the ''Star-Spangled Banner'' and the Black anthem ''Lift Every Voice and Sing'' on Sunday as...

AP Sports WriterBrowns get back 3, not top corner Denzel Ward for SteelersBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns flew to Pittsburgh for the playoffs with some reinforcements - and missing some regulars.Top cornerback Denzel Ward stayed in Cleveland as he recovers from COVID-19, leaving a massive hole in...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) Tennessee Titans wide receiver Justin Hunter's trial for assault and battery arising from a July bar brawl is set to begin Tuesday in Virginia Beach.The charge stems from a brawl that began inside a bar in the oceanfront tourist district of Virginia Beach. The...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: NFLPA agrees with league on no preseason gamesBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) The NFL Players Association has agreed to the league's plan to drop all preseason games for the 2020 season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.The person spoke...

AP Pro Football WriterPatriots, Eagles tackle the serious and silly at media nightBy DAVE CAMPBELLST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Super Bowl festivities in Minnesota are in full swing, with the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles kicking off their week in the spotlight at media night.The Patriots were first...