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AP Sports WriterPhilip Rivers, Drew Brees look back fondly on partnershipBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Philip Rivers and Drew Brees could have an epic sports rivalry, if only they didn't like and respect each other so much.The ingredients are there: Brees was the San Diego Chargers' starting...

Associated PressMcVay might hold QB Goff out of Rams' third preseason gameBy DAN GREENSPANTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley hopes there will be a time when the NFL does away with preseason games entirely, saying that ''everyone's dream is not to play in...

AP Sports WriterQuiet rookie Washington fine letting his play do the talkingBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The ball came floating down and James Washington appeared out of position. The back of the end zone was behind him. Green Bay defensive back Demetri Goodson was in front of him. The...

AP Sports WriterApologetic GM Keim returns to Cardinals a 'better man'By BOB BAUMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) A day after he returned to work from a five-week suspension, Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim apologized to the organization, the team's fans and ''most of all'' his family for the DUI...

Colts make moves to fill holes in injury-plagued backfieldINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts re-signed running back Tion Green after putting Josh Ferguson on the waived-injured list.It's the latest move by the Colts to reinforce a backfield plagued by injuries.Green joined the roster last week after injuries to Marlon...

Titans' top draft pick returns to practice, leaves earlyNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans got their first-round draft pick back at practice. Linebacker Rashaan Evans left after individual drills, leaving his status in question again.Evans has been dealing with an undisclosed injury since July 28. The 22nd pick...

AP Sports WriterGiants may not let Barkley play until season opener vs. JagsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The next time Saquon Barkley carries the ball in a game for the New York Giants may very well be the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.The No. 2 overall...

AP Sports WriterFalcons being extra cautious to protect Julio Jones' healthBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) There will be no leaping sideline catches, no end zone fade routes, no over-the-middle patterns for Julio Jones this preseason.Fans hoping to see Jones in the Atlanta Falcons' final two preseason games,...

AP Sports WriterColts' longtime announcer retired after using racial slurBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) An off-the-air racial slur prompted the immediate retirement of longtime Indianapolis Colts' radio voice Bob Lamey last weekend, team officials and Lamey's attorney confirmed Wednesday.Local attorney James Voyles issued a statement acknowledging Lamey used ''inappropriate''...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings sign ex-Bengals safety Iloka, former Zimmer pupilBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) George Iloka had just sat down to eat with his wife when the call came from his agent.The Cincinnati Bengals were letting him go. So much for that quiet day off. So much...

AP Sports WriterReturning the favor: Bengals' Dalton donates to BuffaloBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Whenever Andy Dalton is spotted by a Bills fan, he'll hear another ''thank you'' for helping Buffalo break its long streak of playoff futility.This weekend, Dalton and his foundation are saying ''thank you'' in return.Dalton,...

AP Sports WriterColts' longtime announcer retired after using racial slurBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) An off-the-air racial slur prompted the immediate retirement of longtime Indianapolis Colts' radio voice Bob Lamey last weekend, team officials and Lamey's attorney confirmed Wednesday.Local attorney James Voyles issued a statement acknowledging Lamey used ''inappropriate''...