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AP Sports WriterBeckham 'ready to go' for Browns' opener against TitansBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) Odell Beckham Jr. didn't play in the preseason as the Browns were extra careful with their prized new superstar.But the three-time Pro Bowler, famous for one-handed catches, fashion risks and theatrics, practiced and...

AP Pro Football WriterBig doings in finales center on NFC SouthBy BARRY WILNERThere's no question the NFC has been the dominant conference this season, with the South being the top division.The NFC won 41 of the 64 head-to-head matchups against the AFC; that .641 winning percentage is the best...

AP Sports WriterBengals hire 3 assistant coaches, continue youth movementBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Bengals have hired Jemal Singleton from the Raiders to serve as their running backs coach, part of their latest moves to fill out Zac Taylor's staff.They added Joey Boese as strength and conditioning...

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Jared Goff nearly made his NFL debut Sunday after starting quarterback Case Keenum bruised his non-throwing hand during the Los Angeles Rams' fourth consecutive loss. ''I said, `Jared, get warmed up, get ready,''' Rams coach Jeff Fisher said Monday. ''He said, `Coach, I'm ready.' I said,...

AP Sports WriterCardinals star WR Fitzgerald returning for 2020 seasonBy DAVID BRANDTTEMPE, Arizona (AP) Cardinals star wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is coming back to the team for the 2020 season.There was speculation the 36-year-old Fitzgerald might retire, but the team announced Wednesday he has signed a one-year contract....

AP Pro Football WriterAgent: NFL star Von Miller has COVID-19, is in good spiritsBy ARNIE STAPLETONAURORA, Colorado (AP) Von Miller's agent says the NFL star has tested positive for the coronavirus and wanted to come forward with his diagnosis to show doubters how serious the disease is.Joby Branion...

Associated PressBengals player arrested while searching for missing fatherBy TERRY SPENCERFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mackensie Alexander was jailed Wednesday on a charge of misdemeanor battery after deputies say he beat up a man shortly after returning to Florida to help search for his missing father.Alexander,...

AP Pro Football WriterRookie QB Drew Lock starting for Broncos vs. ChargersBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) Drew Lock made his NFL debut Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers moments after the team tweeted a photo of the rookie quarterback with the headline “ Locked in.”The second-round pick from Missouri...

AP Sports WriterRams' Robey-Coleman will pay NFL fine for infamous hitBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman plans to pay an NFL fine for a helmet-to-helmet hit on New Orleans receiver Tommylee Lewis in the NFC championship game.The Rams' slot cornerback also...

AP Sports WriterBrowns signing WR Breshad Perriman after rash of injuriesBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns added a wide receiver before they lost another one.Cleveland signed free agent Breshad Perriman after injuries to Rashard Higgins and Derrick Willies cut into the depth of an already inexperienced group.Perriman, a...

AP Sports WriterIs yoga more beneficial than stretching for NFL players?By TERRIN WAACKNEW YORK (AP) During the mandatory rookie camp back in June, the New York Giants required players to take a yoga class. Running back Robert Martin walked in, looked around at his new teammates and thought,...

AP Sports WriterSecond down a focal point as Patriots prepare for ChiefsBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Patriots coach Bill Belichick had much to lament about his team’s loss to the Texans last week. But one thing that stuck out was how his defense struggled to defend the pass...