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AP Sports WriterJerry Jones backs Elliott again as Cowboys prep for campBy SCHUYLER DIXONOXNARD, Calif. (AP) Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reiterated his belief that star running back Ezekiel Elliott wasn't guilty of domestic violence in a case the NFL has been investigating for a year.Jones said Sunday...

AP Pro Football WriterDouglas says Jets plan to connect with Adams after draftBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Joe Douglas' feelings about Jamal Adams remain unchanged.Just like the New York Jets general manager's game plan when it comes to the star safety's contract situation.''Jamal's an unbelievable young player,...

Associated PressBears defensive end Akiem Hicks relieved to avoid suspensionBy GENE CHAMBERLAINLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Defensive end Akiem Hicks takes pride in being a leader for the Chicago Bears' defense.So an ejection against Tampa Bay on Sept. 30 for making contact with an NFL official during an altercation...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Rob Gronkowski suffered a bone bruise and sprain of his right knee during the New England Patriots' 30-24 overtime loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday night.The tight end will be evaluated on a weekly basis and there is no timetable for his return.''During Sunday...

AP Sports WriterJaguars QB Bortles under microscope amid up-and-down campBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles is being analyzed and criticized like never before.His mistakes are mostly magnified. His successes are often overlooked. His daily practice stats have become a social media staple.It's what happens...

AP Pro Football WriterDaughters challenge Pat Bowlen's trust, risk inheritanceBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Pat Bowlen's two oldest daughters have put themselves at risk of being disinherited by challenging their father's trust, which is in charge of selecting the next controlling owner of the Denver Broncos, a franchise...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman isn't second-guessing the team's decision to allow Cam Newton to continue to play last season despite a partially torn rotator cuff in his right throwing shoulder. ''Cam is a football player and he wanted to play and the medical people felt it...

AP Sports WriterJaguars select Blake Bortles starting QB heading into seasonBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are sticking with Blake Bortles - because of his legs.Coach Doug Marrone selected Bortles as his starting quarterback for the season opener Saturday, a surprising turnabout that said more about...

Agent: NFL’s Pryor expected to fully recover after stabbingPITTSBURGH (AP) NFL wide receiver and former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor was stabbed in Pittsburgh, but an agent said Saturday that the player is expected to make a full recovery.Police officers were called to UPMC Mercy after a stabbing...

The Latest: Rams backup QB Wolford starts against SeahawksBy The Associated PressThe Latest on wild-card Saturday in the NFL playoffs (all times EST)4:40 p.m.The NFC wild card weekend is under way with the Los Angeles Rams visiting the Seattle Seahawks and John Wolford is getting the start for the...

The GREEN BAY and the NEW ENGLAND will both be gunning for a victory on 11/4/2018 at 8:20 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GREEN BAY PACKERS vs NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS When: 8:20 PM ET, Sunday, November 4, 2018 Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts ROT TEAM PS OU ML 471 GREEN BAY -5.5 (-110) 56.5 (-110) 180 -220 472 NEW ENGLAND TV: 8:20 PM LINE: -5.5 PREDICTION: NEW ENGLAND ,...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: NFL still doesn't get Las Vegas, even with RaidersBy TIM DAHLBERGLAS VEGAS (AP) Sometimes the bumbling bozos in charge of the NFL just can't help themselves.Or maybe they've been so afraid of Las Vegas for so long that they automatically start hyperventilating every time a...