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49ers coach Shanahan being realistic after 0-3 startSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers took a long-term approach when they overhauled their entire football operation last winter by hiring a new coach and general manager. Amid their 0-3 start under Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch, the team...

Associated PressRaiders running backs are content sharing the spotlightBy MICHAEL WAGAMANALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) Marshawn Lynch sent a subtle message to the rest of the NFL when he had fellow running backs Jalen Richard and DeAndre Washington join him in running onto the field during pregame introductions before the...

AP Sports WriterKid at play: Steelers WR Smith-Schuster making a splashBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) The NFL's youngest player rides his bike to work, runs to the local ice cream place in SpongeBob Squarepants slippers and will happily take you on in Madden or Call of Duty if you...

Newton limited in practice; expected to play vs. SaintsCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton was limited to mostly light throwing during practice as the Panthers continue preparations for their game Sunday against the Saints.Newton is expected to start.Panthers coach Ron Rivera called Newton's limited practice schedule during the week...

AP Sports WriterDominant Panthers defense faces stiffest test vs. SaintsBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) It's time to find out if Carolina's No. 1-ranked defense is for real.After dominating performances against sub-par offenses in San Francisco and Buffalo, middle linebacker Luke Kuechly knows the Panthers will face their stiffest...

AP Sports WriterAaron Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, PatsBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Tests conducted on the brain of former football star Aaron Hernandez showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and his attorney said Thursday that the player's daughter is suing the...

AP Sports WriterBills' McCoy vows to find his stride against BroncosBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) LeSean McCoy wouldn't be topping 9,000 career yards rushing if he spent time wilting at the prospect of facing defenses stacked against him or deflecting blame after a bad outing.And the Buffalo...

AP Sports WriterBrowns, Colts head into Week 3 with plenty of similaritiesBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson sees the Indianapolis Colts as a perfect match.They, like the Browns, will start a young quarterback who is still getting acclimated to a new system.They, like the Browns,...

AP Sports WriterRavens, Jags take defenses abroad in 1st London game of '17By MARK LONGNFL spectators in London could have plenty to celebrate Sunday.With Baltimore and Jacksonville playing the first of five games abroad, those at historic Wembley Stadium might be treated to a punting party. And anyone who's...

AP Pro Football WriterDesperate Giants have tough matchup at EaglesBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Picked by many to win the NFC East, the New York Giants desperately need to win one game first.Nobody in Philadelphia sympathizes with them.Eli Manning, Odell Beckham Jr. and the slumping Giants (0-2) face the...

AP Sports WriterAaron Hernandez had severe CTE; daughter sues NFL, PatsBy JIMMY GOLENBOSTON (AP) Tests conducted on the brain of former football star Aaron Hernandez showed severe signs of the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and his attorney said Thursday that the player's daughter is suing the...

AP Sports WriterJets' acting owner says team 'definitely not' tanking seasonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Christopher Johnson has spent the past 17 years as a trusted confidant behind the scenes for his older brother's New York Jets.He's now front and center as the man in charge...