NFL

AP Pro Football WriterAre Raiders that bad? Are Dolphins that good? They meet nextBy BARRY WILNERThere have been some classic games between the Oakland Raiders and Miami Dolphins. While Sunday's meeting doesn't carry the weight of a playoff contest between two powers, it certainly brings plenty of intrigue.Such as:...

Another injury: Panthers send safety Da'Norris Searcy to IRCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers continue to struggle with injuries, placing starting safety Da'Norris Searcy on injured reserve following his second concussion in five weeks.Searcy was injured in the team's 31-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons last Sunday. The Panthers...

AP Sports WriterSlow build: Rams, Chargers still trying to grow fans in LABy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) The Chargers and Rams will meet on the field on Sunday, but both teams are trying to achieve a common goal off it - trying to reignite Los Angeles' passion for...

Vikings' Sendejo fined $53,482 by NFL for hit vs. PackersBy The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo has been fined $53,482 by the NFL for his hit during a play in Minnesota's tie at Green Bay last Sunday.Sendejo was penalized 15 yards for unnecessary roughness after...

Associated PressEarl Thomas doesn't practice; Ethan Pocic out for SeahawksBy CURTIS CRABTREERENTON, Wash. (AP) Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas was at practice on Friday but did not take part because of reasons of a personal nature, according to coach Pete Carroll.Carroll left open the possibility that the issue...

Vikings' Sendejo fined $53,482 by NFL for hit vs. PackersBy The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) Vikings safety Andrew Sendejo was fined $53,482 by the NFL on Friday for his hit during a play in Minnesota's tie at Green Bay last weekend.Sendejo was penalized 15 yards for unnecessary roughness...

AP Sports WriterWebb will be targeted replacing Eli Apple at cornerbackBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants cornerback B.W. Webb is going to be targeted by the Houston Texans this weekend.It's a given.Starting cornerback Eli Apple is going to miss the game with a hamstring injury...

Falcons RB Freeman, DE McKinley to sit Sunday vs. SaintsFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta running back Devonta Freeman will miss his second straight game with a knee injury, and the Falcons also will be without starting defensive end Takk McKinley when they host the New Orleans Saints on...

AP Sports WriterHolding Call: Browns delay naming Mayfield new starting QBBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The beer-fueled bash spilled into the streets around FirstEnergy Stadium as delirious Browns fans walked - some staggered - while chanting for their new hero, the streak buster.''Ba-ker May-field,'' they screamed.They've named their new...

Associated PressSteelers' defense eager to prove itself after dismal showingBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Members of the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense are eager to play again. They're going to have to wait an extra day.They want to put a forgettable performance against Kansas City in the past and prove themselves...

Packers TE Jimmy Graham having immediate impact on offenseGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) In his first two games with the Green Bay Packers, Jimmy Graham's impact on the offense has been obvious - in two very different ways.He caught just two passes for 8 yards in the season opener...

Associated PressTitans' QB situation for Jaguars game remains uncertainBy TERRY McCORMICKNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans still don't know who will start at quarterback Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.Marcus Mariota was limited all week with an arm injury and is questionable for the second straight game. Blaine Gabbert...