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AP Sports WriterLions skip practice after discussing shooting of Jacob BlakeBy LARRY LAGEALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions decided not to practice on Tuesday, protesting after a Black man was shot by police in Wisconsin.''We came up with this one as a unit,'' Detroit defensive end Trey...

AP Sports WriterTougher tests to come for Wentz, high-flying EaglesBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Carson Wentz took some hard hits, showed poise in the pocket and led the Philadelphia Eagles to another victory.They're about to find out how they stack up against a playoff contender. But they're doing just...

AP Sports WriterEagles lose another backup QB, beat Jags 24-10 in preseasonBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Cody Kessler's return to Jacksonville lasted seven plays and ended with a slow walk to the visitors' locker room.Philadelphia's third-string quarterback was knocked out of the team's 24-10 preseason victory against the...

Saints ex-cheerleader says NFL team's policies discriminateNEW ORLEANS (AP) A former New Orleans Saints cheerleader has filed a discrimination complaint against the NFL team with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.Bailey Davis' case was detailed in a New York Times article on Sunday. It says she was fired...

AP Sports WriterBrowns rookie quarterback Kizer will start season openerBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer will start the season opener against Pittsburgh, the 27th different QB to start for Cleveland since 1999.Kizer showed coach Hue Jackson enough in Saturday's exhibition start against Tampa Bay to secure...

AP Pro Football WriterSan Francisco roars back into playoffs as NFC's top seedBy ARNIE STAPLETONFor the first time since 1997, the San Francisco 49ers are the top seed in the NFC playoffs, a stunning turnaround for a team that owned the second overall pick in the NFL draft just...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - Jurors in the murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez will continue deliberating for a fourth day.The twelve jurors have spent nearly 16 hours considering whether to convict Hernandez of the June 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd. Lloyd was dating the...

AP Pro Football WriterThe Denver Broncos have revamped their backfieldBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) ??? Jackhammers and buzz saws nearly drowned out the coaches hollering during OTAs this week at Denver Broncos headquarters, which is undergoing a makeover this spring.Upgrades include a massive new theater for team meetings and...

The Latest: Rams stretch lead via blocked punt in end zoneBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the third Sunday of the NFL regular season (all times EDT):5:20 p.m.The Rams stretched their lead in their crosstown showdown by blocking a Chargers punt in the end zone and recovering it for...

AP Pro Football WriterJets OC Bates on Darnold: 'He continues to get better'By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Jeremy Bates likes what he's seeing from Sam Darnold, even if the stats don't necessarily stand out.The Jets offensive coordinator is tasked with developing a rookie quarterback while putting...

Steelers mourning Darryl Drake's death as training camp endsLATROBE, Pa. (AP) The unofficial credo as part of the Pittsburgh Steelers coaching staff for Darryl Drake this season was, ''Shut out the noise,'' quarterback Ben Roethlisberger relayed as training camp wrapped up Thursday.Drake perhaps was tacitly referring to some...

AP Sports WriterJones facing new challenges in 2nd year with new O, no EliBy TOM CANAVANDaniel Jones is facing a much different challenge in his second season with the New York Giants.The No. 6 pick overall in last year's draft is no longer a rookie, and he is not...