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NEW YORK (AP) Jay-Z performed his first headlining concert in three years in his hometown of New York City on Friday, a show that featured his popular hits and a dedication to outspoken NFL player Colin Kaepernick. The Brooklyn rapper kicked off the first of three days of the Meadows...

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders signed offensive lineman Donald Penn to a $21 million, two-year extension, ensuring the Pro Bowl left tackle will remain with the team through the 2019 season. Penn, 34, had missed much of training camp and preseason while holding out in search of a new...

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams dominated on defense in their season opener, returning two interceptions for touchdowns and allowing 225 yards. They will have Aaron Donald back in action this week, as head coach Sean McVay announced Friday that the All-Pro defensive lineman will start against Washington...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots say four players have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints, including starting linebacker Dont'a Hightower and receiver Danny Amendola. The team said Friday that Hightower will be sidelined with a knee injury. Amendola is dealing with concussion and...

NEW YORK (AP) Marshawn Lynch's return to the NFL came with a price. The Oakland Raiders running back was fined $12,154 by the league for flipping the middle finger on both hands last Sunday in the fourth quarter of the team's 26-16 victory at Tennessee. Lynch, who was retired last...

AP Sports WriterJets' culture change started on facility's redecorated wallsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The mission statement greets every New York Jets player as soon as he reaches the big glass doors to enter the team's facility.''One Team'' is printed in bold, white letters on the...

DENVER (AP) Colorado prosecutors have dropped an effort to revoke probation for the son of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen after a drunken driving arrest. California authorities arrested John Bowlen in July after allegedly going more than 100 mph on a highway. The incident prompted Colorado probation officials to issue an...

RENTON, Wash. (AP) Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers with a hamstring strain. Seattle coach Pete Carroll said Friday that Sherman would be a game-time decision, but he sounded optimistic that Sherman would be able to play. ''He did well today....

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Xavier Rhodes has blossomed into one of the NFL's best cornerbacks, the natural choice for the Minnesota Vikings to cover the opponent's top wide receiver. This weekend in Pittsburgh, Rhodes and the Vikings will have a particularly challenging matchup with Antonio Brown, the three-time first team...

Lynch fined $12K, 3 Steelers docked $24KNEW YORK (AP) Marshawn Lynch's return to the NFL came with a price.The Oakland Raiders running back was fined $12,154 by the league for flipping the middle finger on both hands last Sunday in the fourth quarter of the team's 26-16 victory...

The HOUSTON and the CINCINNATI will both be gunning for a victory on 9/14/2017 at 8:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. HOUSTON vs CINCINNATI When: 8:25 PM ET, Thursday, September 14, 2017 Where: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU ML 101 HOUSTON -6.5 (-110) 38.5 (-110) 130 -150 102 CINCINNATI TV: 8:25 p.m. ET, NFL Network. LINE: Bengals -6.5. O/U: 38.5 PREDICTION: Bengals 16, Texans 13 Oddsmakers currently have the CINCINNATI listed...

AP Sports WriterRams All-Pro Aaron Donald back in practice after holdoutBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) One week after Aaron Donald ended his four-month contract holdout, the All-Pro defensive lineman probably will go straight into the Los Angeles Rams' starting lineup.Most players would struggle with that swift transition....