NFL

AP Sports WriterRavens seek to reverse unwanted turnaround after 2-0 startBy DAVID GINSBURGOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) In their first two games, the Baltimore Ravens forced 10 turnovers, allowed just one touchdown and won twice.Over the past two weeks, they've given the ball away six times, been outscored 70-16...

AP Sports WriterNewton, McCaffrey lead Panthers past Bucs 42-28By STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton can't keep from grinning when he looks around at the playmakers that surround him in the Panthers' locker room.''The talent level we have on this team is extremely scary,'' Newton said.The Panthers proved...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL gives teams planner for total reopening of facilitiesBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL and the players' union sent a planner to the 32 teams Monday outlining procedures for the full reopening of their practice facilities, which were closed because of the coronavirus pandemic.In a lengthy four-part memo...

AP Sports WriterBrowns finally practice, roster still unsettled for SteelersBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Stefanski is still stuck in his basement at home. At least the Browns are out and about.Well, most of them.After being unable to practice for two days due to COVID-19 testing and protocols, Cleveland...

Bears release TE BrauneckerLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears released tight end Ben Braunecker on Thursday.Undrafted out of Harvard in 2016, Braunecker caught 13 passes for 142 yards in 47 games for Chicago. The Bears now have eight tight ends on their roster, including second-round draft pick...

AP Sports WriterMadness, not sadness: Browns turn home field into advantageBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Empty seats. Anemic football. Bad vibes.Home field hasn't meant any advantage in recent years for the Browns, who entered this season with three wins in their last 27 home games at FirstEnergy Stadium, dubbed...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have been in transition all year.Rookie quarterback Teddy Bridgewater is learning on the job. Coach Mike Zimmer is shaping his new team's mindset. Dave Mansell is making sure a 970-foot steel roof truss will be in place on time and within budget, along...

AP Sports WriterFuture Bills stadium plans inch to forefront of discussionBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills' long-term future in Western New York was secured when Terry and Kim Pegula purchased the franchise following the death of Hall of Fame owner Ralph Wilson in 2014.Where the team...

Falcons add depth at cornerback, agree to deal with HawkinsFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have boosted their cornerback depth by agreeing to a deal with Josh Hawkins, who played in 32 games with three NFL teams before spending the 2020 season in the XFL with Dallas.Hawkins...

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...

AP Sports WriterBrowns enter NFL draft as outsiders without 1st-round pickBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) John Dorsey's patience is about to be tested as if never before.After having the No. 1 overall pick in each of the past two NFL drafts, the Browns - and their industrious general manager...

Associated PressProsecutors review video submitted by Foster's ex-girlfriendBy CHRIS BIDERMANSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The ex-girlfriend of San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster has submitted a video to prosecutors to support her statement that she lied when she told authorities Foster had hit her.But Santa Clara County prosecutor Jim...