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NFL suspends Lions DE Armonty Bryant for 4 gamesALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit Lions defensive end Armonty Bryant has been suspended for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy.He can return to the active roster on Oct. 2.The 26-year-old Bryant re-signed with...

Uncertainty over Vikings stadium leadership after dustupST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) There's some uncertainty over who will run the Minnesota Vikings' new stadium after a dustup over the oversight authority's use of luxury suites culminated in the exit of two top officials.Michele Kelm-Helgen and Ted Mondale resigned from the...

AP Sports WriterBills QB Allen stays busy despite pandemic restrictionsBy JOHN WAWROWBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) Josh Allen has hardly spent this coronavirus pandemic-altered offseason in self-isolation.The Buffalo Bills quarterback, instead, kept himself busy in seeking advice from Peyton Manning and Brett Favre on Zoom calls, to gathering his teammates...

AP Sports WriterBrowns rookie cornerback Williams looks the partBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) With a bright smile, easygoing nature and similar facial expressions, rookie cornerback Greedy Williams looks like a young Chris Rock.He's a dead ringer for the comedian.''I tell people, that's my father,'' Williams joked.The only rock...

Broncos' Johnson pleads to 2 counts; DUI charge droppedKNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Denver Broncos linebacker Alexander Johnson has pleaded guilty to simple possession and failure to exercise due care while driving and had a DUI charge against him dismissed.Johnson agreed to a judicial diversion program enabling the charges to...

Dolphins running back Ballage placed on injured reserveMIAMI (AP) Running back Kalen Ballage’s historically unproductive season ended Tuesday when he was placed on injured reserve by the Miami Dolphins.Ballage hurt his left leg in Sunday’s victory over Philadelphia.The second-year pro finishes the season with 135 yards in 74...

Chip Kelly's latest bold move is another example of his coaching philosophy: ''Culture beats scheme.''Two people familiar with the deal told The Associated Press the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to trade star running back LeSean McCoy to the Buffalo Bills for linebacker Kiko Alonso. Both people spoke under condition...

Giants' Beckham fined $24K for taking helmet off after TDBy The Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was fined $24,309 by the NFL on Friday for taking off his helmet during a touchdown celebration last Sunday against Baltimore.After scoring the go-ahead 66-yard...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL owners make changes to enhance diversity on many levelsBy BARRY WILNERChanges designed to enhance opportunities for minorities to get executive, head coaching and coordinator positions were passed Tuesday by NFL owners.They include addendums to the Rooney Rule, which has fallen short in its goal of...

AP Pro Football WriterJets trade disgruntled star safety Jamal Adams to SeahawksBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Jamal Adams' wish was finally granted: He's leaving New York in a stunning trade.The Jets dealt the disgruntled star safety to the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, splitting with a gifted player...

AP Sports WriterRedskins' Galette itching to play first game since 2014By STEPHEN WHYNOASHBURN, Va. (AP) Every time Junior Galette is set to return to the field, it seems something else sidetracks him.The Washington Redskins linebacker hasn't played a game in two years. He was first sidelined after tearing...

AP Pro Football WriterReid tells AP he declined Washington's practice squad offerBy ROB MAADDIFree agent safety Eric Reid told The Associated Press he declined an offer to join Washington's practice squad.Washington (2-5) lost safety Landon Collins to a season-ending Achilles tendon injury in a win over Dallas on Sunday....