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AP Sports WriterBrowns shocked, amused Ravens denying Humphrey choked OBJBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) The Baltimore Ravens feel cornerback Marlon Humphrey isn't guilty of choking Cleveland star receiver Odell Beckham Jr.Browns coach Freddie Kitchens has judged differently.''Did you see the video?'' he asked.Defending actions they feel were warranted,...

AP Sports WriterPackers' pass-rushing Smiths eager to expand their gamesBy STEVE MEGARGEESocial distancing protocols will prevent Green Bay Packers outside linebackers Preston Smith and Za'Darius Smith from having the side-by-side joint locker-room interviews that followed so many of their games last season.They'll have to continue getting together while surrounding...

AP Sports WriterNFL at 100: Chargers' Benirschke thankful for second chancesBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Decades later, Rolf Benirschke still gets emotional discussing his second chances.As he reminisces about an epic playoff game between his San Diego Chargers and the Miami Dolphins, Benirschke can't help but recall his health...

AP Pro Football WriterRaiders look for more out of tight ends this seasonBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders showed off a new wrinkle in their offense on the opening drive of their second preseason game.A passing game that had been predicated on getting the ball into...

WR Danny Amendola released by Miami DolphinsMIAMI (AP) Receiver Danny Amendola has been released by the Miami Dolphins, creating $6 million salary cap space for the team.Amendola, 33, had 59 receptions for 575 yards last year, both team highs, while making 15 starts in his first season with...

Packers keeping running back/kick returner Tyler ErvinGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers are keeping running back/return specialist Tyler Ervin.Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst announced Monday that the team has re-signed Ervin, who played in four regular-season games and two playoff contests for Green Bay last season.The...

BALTIMORE (AP) The Ravens are making a habit of converting turnovers into victories. Baltimore relentlessly harassed two Cleveland quarterbacks, Joe Flacco ramped up his production with a pair of touchdown passes and the Ravens breezed past the Browns 24-10 on Sunday. Building on their season-opening shutout at Cincinnati, the Ravens picked...

Associated PressChargers' Rivers learns to make most of limited preseasonBy DAN GREENSPANCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) It took a while for Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers to get used to his abbreviated preseason workload.Knowing that he would be limited to a few series, Rivers struggled to resist the...

The Tennessee Titans and the Cleveland Browns will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at FirstEnergy Stadium. Tennessee at Cleveland When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 20, 2015 Where: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio TV: 1 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Titans -1. O/U: 41.5. PREDICTION: Browns 23, Titans 21 Join BetOnline...

AP Sports WriterDolphins' X-factor is NFL interception leader Xavien HowardBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Ryan Fitzpatrick knows how interceptions can change a game because he has thrown 169 of them, which makes him a big fan of teammate Xavien Howard.The Miami Dolphins cornerback leads the NFL with seven...

Eagles' Chris Long announces retirement after 11 NFL seasonsPHILADELPHIA (AP) Eagles defensive lineman Chris Long announced his retirement from football Saturday night, ending an 11-year NFL playing career that included winning two Super Bowl titles and the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.Long posted his decision on...

49ers release offensive lineman Zane BeadlesSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have released offensive lineman Zane Beadles.The 49ers announced the move Monday to cut ties with their opening day starter at left guard from a year ago.Beadles was replaced in the starting lineup after one game...