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AP Sports WriterPanthers optimistic Cam Newton will be ready for openerBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers general manager Marty Hurney is ''cautiously optimistic'' Cam Newton will be ready for the Sept. 8 regular season opener against the Los Angeles Rams after the quarterback suffered a left mid-foot sprain...

Johnathan Hankins released by Colts after only 1 seasonINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts have released defensive lineman Johnathan Hankins.Hankins signed a three-year deal worth $27 million in free agency last season. He made 15 starts and finished with 44 tackles and two sacks.But with the Colts switching to...

AP Sports WriterAllen hurt, Smith interceptions sink Washington vs. GiantsBy STEPHEN WHYNOLANDOVER, Md. (AP) Alex Smith paused his preparations to enter the game to watch starting quarterback Kyle Allen get carted off the field after dislocating his left ankle.''Obviously, a ton of emotions going on for me right...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos bogged down by poor special teams playBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Broncos coach Vic Fangio is absolving left tackle Garett Bolles of his latest infraction, a holding penalty that wiped out a 45-yard catch by Emmanuel Sanders against the 49ers, but he has no...

NFL CalendarBy Associated PressFeb. 24-March 2 - NFL scouting combine, Indianapolis.Feb. 25 - First day for clubs to designate franchise or transition players.March 10 - Deadline for clubs to designate franchise or transition players before 4 p.m. EDT.March 18 - Free agency, trading periods begin, 4 p.m. EDT.March 29-April...

The BUFFALO and the BALTIMORE will both be gunning for a victory on 9/9/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 9, 2018 Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland ROT TEAM PS OU ML 459 BUFFALO -6.5 (-110) 41 (-110) 220 -260 460 BALTIMORE TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -6.5 PREDICTION: BALTIMORE , BUFFALO Oddsmakers currently have the BALTIMORE listed...

AP Sports WriterCardinals place franchise tag on Chandler JonesBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) The Arizona Cardinals, in an anticipated move, have placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on outside linebacker Chandler Jones after failing to reach a long-term deal with the player.The non-exclusive tag allows the Cardinals to continue negotiating...

AP Sports WriterBears not sweating how they reached postseasonBy ANDREW SELIGMANThe Chicago Bears aren't worrying about how they made the playoffs. They're in and that's what matters most to them.''It's not perfect,'' coach Matt Nagy said.It's far from that.The Bears closed the regular season with a 35-16 loss to...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer will miss Thursday night's home game against Dallas following emergency surgery to repair a detached retina. Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will serve as the interim head coach against the Cowboys, a decision that Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said would be the...

AP Sports WriterQB Palmer feels strong after limiting offseason throwsBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) For the first time in his career, Carson Palmer abandoned his usual pattern and didn't throw at all for several months.The 37-year-old quarterback says the results are obvious as he begins his fifth training...

Associated PressMartavis Bryant relishes second chance with Oakland RaidersBy MICHAEL WAGAMANALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Martavis Bryant is back in the NFL after re-signing with the Oakland Raiders, focused on trying to get back up to speed in coach Jon Gruden's offense with an eye on playing this Sunday in...

The PHILADELPHIA and the CAROLINA will both be gunning for a victory on 10/12/2017 at 8:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHILADELPHIA vs CAROLINA When: 8:25 PM ET, Thursday, October 12, 2017 Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina ROT TEAM PS OU ML 103 PHILADELPHIA -3 (-110) 45.5 (-110) 130 -150 104 CAROLINA TV: 8:25 PM LINE: -3 PREDICTION: CAROLINA , PHILADELPHIA Oddsmakers currently have the CAROLINA listed...