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AP Sports WriterReport: NFL owner made inappropriate sexual, racist remarksBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The NFL and the Carolina Panthers declined comment on a report Sunday that at least four former Panthers employees received monetary settlements due to inappropriate workplace comments and conduct by owner Jerry Richardson.The Sports...

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - There are a lot of questions about the New York Giants' defense heading into Steve Spagnuolo's second stint as coordinator and none is more pressing than the safety spots.The Giants have gone from a veteran group that struggled last season to the young and...

NFL CalendarBy The Associated PressApril 17 - Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.April 23-25 - NFL draft, remote locations.May 19, 2020 - Spring owners meeting, Marina del Rey, Calif.Late July - Training camps scheduled to open.Aug. 6 - Hall of Fame game, Canton, Ohio.Aug. 8 -...

AP Sports WriterA look at the seminal broadcasting moves that define the NFLBy JOE REEDYPete Rozelle would not be surprised to see television's impact on the NFL as the league celebrates its 100th season this year.It was Rozelle, the commissioner from 1960 to 1989, who was able to convince...

NFL investigating laser pointed at Brady in AFC title gameKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) NFL security is investigating whether a fan attempted to shine a laser into the face of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during their AFC championship game victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.Local television...

Drew Brees' wife apologizes for husband's comments on flagNEW ORLEANS (AP) New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees has apologized for comments he made in an interview regarding his opposition to Colin Kaepernick’s kneeling during the national anthem. Now his wife has apologized as well, saying “we are the...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans still addressing O-line issues as preseason endsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans are running out of time to address their offensive line woes with the preseason winding down.The Titans, who will be without three-time Pro Bowl left tackle Taylor Lewan for...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Colts reach 3-year deal with edge rusher AutryBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the Indianapolis Colts have agreed to terms on a three-year deal with free agent defensive end Denico Autry.The person requested anonymity...

AP Sports WriterNFL: Preseason concussion rate increased by 44 percentBy STEVEN WINEFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) The NFL says the number of concussions in exhibition games this year rose to 49 from 34 in 2018, an increase of 44 percent and a setback in efforts to reduce brain trauma.''We...

AP Sports WriterFalcons cut kicker Bryant, team's all-time scoring leaderBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons released kicker Matt Bryant on Wednesday, ending the 10-year run of the team's all-time leading scorer.The decision to not renew the team's option on the 43-year-old Bryant comes despite another strong season...

RB Brian Hill signs fifth-round tender to stay with FalconsFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Running back Brian Hill has signed his tender offer to remain with the Atlanta Falcons.The Falcons announced Saturday he has accepted the $2,133,000 offer. The restricted free agent received an original-round tender last month, giving...

AP Sports WriterSurprising Maryland excels under unusual circumstancesBy DAVID GINSBURGCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) When he first got the job as Maryland's interim football coach, Matt Canada decided it would be best to handle the uncertainty of the position one day at a time.The days turned into months. Now,...