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AP Sports WriterHolding Call: Browns delay naming Mayfield new starting QBBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The beer-fueled bash spilled into the streets around FirstEnergy Stadium as delirious Browns fans walked - some staggered - while chanting for their new hero, the streak buster.''Ba-ker May-field,'' they screamed.They've named their new...

The SAN FRANCISCO and the SEATTLE will both be gunning for a victory on 9/17/2017 at 4:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. SAN FRANCISCO vs SEATTLE When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017 Where: CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington ROT TEAM PS OU ML 285 SAN FRANCISCO -14 (-110) 42.5 (-110) 500 -800 286 SEATTLE TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Seahawks -14. O/U: 42.5 PREDICTION: Seahawks 27, 49ers 17 Oddsmakers currently have the...

AP Sports WriterOdell Beckham and Olivier Vernon miss Giants OTAsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants ended their first week of voluntary organized team activities missing two of their biggest stars - wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and defensive end Olivier Vernon.The workout Thursday was...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have placed linebacker Deiontrez Mount on injured reserve and promoted linebacker Justin Staples to the roster from the practice squad.The Titans announced the moves Saturday. They host Miami (1-3) on Sunday.Mount tore an ACL on Wednesday at practice.The 6-foot-4 Staples played six...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL 2018: Questions abound, from anthems to rule changesBy BARRY WILNERNEW YORK (AP) Rules changes and U.S. anthem demonstrations seem to have people inside and outside the NFL obsessed as the opening kickoff of the season approaches.Yes, the Super Bowl champion Eagles and Atlanta Falcons...

NFL Commissioner Goodell: Work to be done before Vegas moveHOUSTON (AP) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league has not made a determination about Las Vegas as the host of a team for the league.Goodell is speaking to reporters on Wednesday at his annual news conference ahead of...

Todd Gurley passes physical with Falcons, impresses RyanATLANTA (AP) Running back Todd Gurley has passed his physical, clearing the final hurdle for his return to Georgia with the Atlanta Falcons.The Falcons said Tuesday that Gurley passed his physical on Monday in Atlanta.Gurley's $6 million, one-year deal with Atlanta...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Colin Kaepernick jumped into the open arms of his leaping coach and all seemed right with the San Francisco 49ers for a few hours Saturday night.Then, in a matter of minutes, a matter of three clutch completions by Philip Rivers, the good feelings were...

Charge against NFL player Michael Bennett dropped in TexasHOUSTON (AP) Prosecutors in Texas said Wednesday they are dismissing a felony charge against NFL defensive end Michael Bennett, who was accused of pushing the arm of a paraplegic security guard while trying to get onto the field after the...

LA Chargers sign ex-Miami center Mike Pouncey to 2-year dealCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Veteran center Mike Pouncey agreed to a two-year contract Monday with the Los Angeles Chargers, who added a standout run-blocker to their powerful offense.Pouncey was released by Miami last week after the three-time Pro Bowl...

AP Pro Football WriterAgent: Cowboys star Elliott tested positive for coronavirusBy SCHUYLER DIXONDallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to his agent.Rocky Arceneaux told the NFL Network on Monday that Elliott was feeling OK and recovering. Arceneaux did not immediately return messages seeking...

James Harrison's snarling tenacity made the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker one of the NFL's most intimidating players for nearly a decade. Big hits -- some legal, some not so much -- also turned the outspoken five-time Pro Bowler into focal point for a league-wide crackdown on helmet-to-helmet contact. Harrison's outlaw image made...