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AP Sports WriterJohn Brown's issues at heart of Cardinals receiving woesBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Not long ago, John Brown was raving about how good he felt, how draining a cyst in his back had been the answer to health problems that dogged him throughout last season.Well, Brown's...

AP Sports WriterSaints coach: Breaux needs surgery, club changing doctorsBy BRETT MARTELMETAIRIE, La. (AP) Saints coach Sean Payton says cornerback Delvin Breaux needs lower-leg surgery that will sideline him about six weeks and that an initial misdiagnosis of Breaux's injury has sparked a shake-up in the team's medical...

AP Pro Football WriterNewton watches against Titans, Panthers pick off MariotaBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Cam Newton's best during the Panthers-Titans joint practice Wednesday came while the quarterback was dancing during warmups .That was the most action the quarterback saw with Carolina limiting his workouts because of...

AP Sports WriterBrowns' Thomas believes Osweiler will win starting QB jobBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) After weeks of speculation, analysis and evaluation, the Browns' quarterback competition is headed into its home stretch.Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas believes it's over - Brock Osweiler will start the season opener...

Arbitrator Harold Henderson to hear Elliott's appeal of banNEW YORK (AP) Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott's appeal of a six-game suspension over a domestic violence case will be heard by arbitrator Harold Henderson, who reduced Greg Hardy's ban when the defensive end was with the Cowboys two years...

AP Sports WriterJaron Brown's play elevates him to Arizona's No. 2 receiverBy BOB BAUMGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Jaron Brown made it to the NFL the hard way, impressing the coaches on special teams to earn a spot on the Arizona roster in 2013 as an undrafted free agent.Now he's...

Associated PressCoach John Harbaugh undaunted by Ravens escalating injuriesBy TODD KARPOVICHOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh's steely resolve is being tested with nine players already lost for the season because of injuries, suspension or retirement.Nonetheless, Harbaugh contends the Ravens have enough depth to overcome those...

AP Sports WriterCostly camp: Add CB Lippett to Dolphins' long injury listBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) The Miami Dolphins limped to the end of training camp Tuesday, and it's difficult to argue they're better than when they started.Even by NFL standards, injuries have taken a heavy toll, and...

AP Sports WriterPanthers sign LB Thomas Davis to 1-year contract extensionBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Thomas Davis won't have to worry about ever playing for another NFL team.The Panthers have signed the 34-year-old veteran outside linebacker Thomas Davis to a one-year contract extension, keeping him with the team...

AP Sports WriterChargers MLB Perryman likely out 2 months from ankle surgeryBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman is likely to be out for at least two months after injuring his ankle in the preseason opener.Perryman had surgery on a torn ligament in...

AP Sports WriterJaguars QB Bortles under microscope amid up-and-down campBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles is being analyzed and criticized like never before.His mistakes are mostly magnified. His successes are often overlooked. His daily practice stats have become a social media staple.It's what happens...

AP Sports WriterCarroll supports Bennett while saying Seahawks should standBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is supporting Michael Bennett's decision to sit during the national anthem while also saying he believes players should stand for ''The Star-Spangled Banner.''Carroll spoke Tuesday about Bennett's decision to...