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Cincinnati Bengals' 'Pacman' Jones suspended 1 gameCINCINNATI (AP) Bengals cornerback Adam ''Pacman'' Jones has been suspended for the regular-season opener against Baltimore for his role in an altercation at a downtown hotel earlier this year.Jones had pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge stemming from the January incident, the...

Cincinnati Bengals' 'Pacman' Jones suspended 1 gameCINCINNATI (AP) Bengals cornerback Adam ''Pacman'' Jones has been suspended for the regular-season opening game after his role in an altercation at a downtown Cincinnati hotel earlier this year.Jones pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge from the January incident, the latest in...

Panthers sign guard Turner to 4-year contract extensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have signed two-time Pro Bowl guard Trai Turner to a four-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2021 season.Terms of the deal were not announced Friday.Turner was a third round pick in 2014...

Dez Bryant throws barbecue party for 3K in Texas hometownLUFKIN, Texas (AP) Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant returned to his East Texas hometown to thank supporters with free barbecue that drew several thousand fans to a park.Bryant was in Lufkin on Thursday afternoon for the outdoor event...

Arizona Cardinals training camp capsuleBy The Associated PressARIZONA CARDINAS (7-8-1)OPEN CAMP: July 21, University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona.LAST YEAR: A major disappointment after returning with essentially same squad that went 13-3 and made NFC championship game in 2015. Cardinals opened with home loss to Jimmy Garoppolo-led New...

Cardinals re-sign RB Chris Johnson to 1-year dealTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed nine-year NFL veteran Chris Johnson to a one-year contract.The 31-year-old running back is expected to provide backup support for All-Pro David Johnson at the position.Chris Johnson spent the last two seasons with Arizona....

Former NFL receiver James Hardy's death ruled a suicideFORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) The death of former NFL wide receiver James Hardy has been ruled a suicide by Indiana officials.The Allen County Coroner's Office said Wednesday that the 31-year-old Hardy died of ''asphyxia due to drowning.'' Michael Burris, chief...

Chicago Bears sign QB and top pick Mitchell TrubiskyLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have signed quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, their first-round draft pick and the No. 2 overall selection in April.Trubisky started all 13 games for North Carolina last season, setting single-season school records for passing yards...

Former NFL receiver James Hardy's death ruled a suicideFORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) The death of former NFL wide receiver James Hardy has been ruled a suicide by Indiana officials.The Allen County Coroner's Office said Wednesday that the 31-year-old Hardy died of ''asphyxia due to drowning.'' Michael Burris, chief...

Dallas police suspend probe into incident involving ElliottFRISCO, Texas (AP) Dallas police have suspended an investigation into an incident at a bar involving Ezekiel Elliott, the latest off-field issue for the Cowboys' star running back.Police said Wednesday the investigation was suspended ''due to the lack of a complaint,''...

NFL suspends Packers WR Geronimo Allison for season openerGREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) The NFL has suspended Green Bay Packers receiver Geronimo Allison without pay for the season opener on Sept. 10 against Seattle for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.The league said in a statement on Wednesday that Allison...

AP Sports WriterPanthers rehire Hurney as interim general managerBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Marty Hurney believes he is better prepared to make personnel decisions this time around with the Carolina Panthers.The Panthers Wednesday brought back Hurney to be their interim general manager, two days after owner Jerry Richardson...