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A week after an inept debut as a starter, Johnny Manziel had his shot at redemption cut short by a hamstring injury.The rookie quarterback had led Cleveland to a mere field goal when he was hurt late in the first half Sunday during a 17-13 loss to the Carolina...

AP Pro Football WriterButt could be headed to injured reserve againBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Jake Butt has had another setback in his return from a third ACL injury and might be headed back to injured reserve.Butt played 11 snaps in Denver's preseason loss to the Los Angeles...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Jameis Winston threw for 208 yards and a touchdown, Tampa Bay held Cam Newton in check and came up with a late goal-line stand and the Buccaneers beat the Carolina Panthers 20-14 early Friday to give coach Bruce Arians his first victory with the team. Chris Godwin...

AP Pro Football WriterElway joins call for change after George Lloyd's killingBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) John Elway says he’s no longer staying on the sidelines and is “joining with the players, coaches and our organization in speaking up against racism, police brutality and any injustice against the...

DETROIT (AP) Matthew Stafford led another crucial drive late in the fourth quarter, and Matt Prater's kicking again helped Detroit to a tight victory over Minnesota. For the second time this month, the Lions edged the Vikings. This time, they didn't need overtime. Prater's 40-yard field goal on the final play...

AP Pro Football WriterAP Sources: Rooney Rule to require for more interviewsBy BARRY WILNERThe NFL is amending the Rooney Rule to require more interviews of minority candidates for head coaching and coordinator positions, two people familiar with the decision tell The Associated Press.Reacting to a lack of diversity progress...

Dolphins' Fitzpatrick learns of mom's death before scrimmageMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick's mother died Saturday, and he left a morning scrimmage as it began to be with his family, coach Brian Flores said.The team gathered in prayer as Fitzpatrick departed.''On behalf of my family, I want...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) Long before Chip Kelly arrived in Philadelphia and banned junk food in favor of personalized smoothies, fitness experts have been helping NFL players get bigger, stronger and faster by changing their eating habits.Players often transform their bodies during the offseason, but it requires more than pumping...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - Tom Brady grew from a sixth-round draft choice into one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. Off the field, he's a celebrity with a supermodel wife and lucrative marketing deals.All that has made the New England Patriots superstar the object of admiration and respect...

AP Sports WriterInjuries, mistakes pile up in Ravens' 23-17 loss to PatriotsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Baltimore Ravens entered their matchup with the New England Patriots missing several key players.They left even more battered after being pushed around in a 23-17 loss on Sunday night.Baltimore (6-3) was...

AP Sports WriterDobbins, Taylor add another chapter to running back rivalryBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Jonathan Taylor and J.K. Dobbins spent three seasons vying for the title of Big Ten's best running back.Dobbins' case begins with the three shiny conference championship rings he won playing at Ohio State. Taylor's...

Dez Bryant throws barbecue party for 3K in Texas hometownLUFKIN, Texas (AP) Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant returned to his East Texas hometown to thank supporters with free barbecue that drew several thousand fans to a park.Bryant was in Lufkin on Thursday afternoon for the outdoor event...