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AP Pro Football WriterMarc Buoniconti tells AP it's time to ban youth footballBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) A victim himself of the sport, Marc Buoniconti wants youth football banned.He hasn't always felt that way. Now, as his Buoniconti Fund and the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis also researches...

Associated PressNFL commissioner, players' union angrily denounce TrumpBy CATHERINE LUCEYSOMERSET, N.J. (AP) The National Football League and its players' union on Saturday angrily denounced President Donald Trump for suggesting that owners fire players who kneel during the national anthem and that fans consider walking out in protest ''when...

Associated PressTrump says protesting players in NFL should be firedBy JILL COLVIN and CATHERINE LUCEYHUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) President Donald Trump says National Football League owners should fire players who kneel during the national anthem. And he's encouraging spectators to walk out in protest.In an extended riff during a...

AP Pro Football WriterTime for Broncos to show what they've got in a road showBy BARRY WILNERIt's time for the Broncos to leave the Mile High City and show what they've got in a road show.In what could be a bounce-back season, Denver swept its first two home games,...

AP Pro Football WriterMarc Buoniconti tells AP it's time to ban youth footballBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) A victim himself of the sport, Marc Buoniconti wants to see youth football banned.He hasn't always felt that way. Now, as his Miami Project to Cure Paralysis also researches head trauma,...

Associated PressNFL commissioner, players' union angrily denounce TrumpBy CATHERINE LUCEYSOMERSET, N.J. (AP) ??? The National Football League and its players' union on Saturday angrily denounced President Donald Trump for suggesting that owners fire players who kneel during the national anthem and that fans consider walking out in protest "when...

AP Pro Football WriterCowboys get Scandrick back among injury-plagued cornerbacksBy SCHUYLER DIXONFRISCO, Texas (AP) Orlando Scandrick will play with some sort of protection on his broken left hand after missing just one game.The Dallas cornerback already had that plan before the Cowboys ended up with just two healthy...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos bad on quick change, allowing TDs on 4 turnoversBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) The Denver Broncos are 2-0 for the fifth consecutive season, but there's one big area of concern: they've had four turnovers in their own territory that led to four touchdowns.Philip Rivers...

Packers list 7 key players as doubtful for Bengals gameGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The Green Bay Packers could be without seven front-line players for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.Left tackle David Bakhtiari (hamstring), safety Kentrell Brice (groin), receiver Randall Cobb (chest), defensive tackle Mike Daniels (hip), cornerback...

AP Sports WriterIdle Steelers LB James Harrison 'just doing what I'm asked'By WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) James Harrison spent last weekend standing on the sideline waiting for a call that never came.The NFL's oldest defensive player didn't take the field for a single snap during Pittsburgh's 26-9 win over...

Associated PressRaiders optimistic Sean Smith will play against RedskinsBy MICHAEL WAGAMANALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Sean Smith's sore neck and shoulder appear to be getting better and Oakland Raiders coach Jack Del Rio is hopeful the veteran cornerback will be able to play Sunday in Washington.Smith was held out of...

AP Pro Football WriterVikings' Bradford out against Bucs; Keenum to start againBy DAVE CAMPBELLEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings face another quarterback quandary, with Sam Bradford sidelined against Tampa Bay because of an ailing left knee and Case Keenum set for his second straight start.Vikings coach Mike...