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AP Sports WriterPanthers, Saints desperate as they renew divisional rivalryBy BRETT MARTELNEW ORLEANS (AP) This is what it has come to for the defending NFC champion Carolina Panthers.Either they beat the Saints in the Superdome on Sunday, or they fall into last place in the NFC South by...

AP Pro Football WriterAfter big win over Denver, Falcons face next test in SeattleBy BARRY WILNERFollowing the most impressive win of the early NFL season, the Atlanta Falcons aren't exactly being rewarded.One week after going into Denver and handling the defending league champion Broncos 23-16, the Falcons stayed out...

Cam Newton cleared to play for PanthersCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton has been cleared from the NFL's concussion program and can play Sunday when Carolina visits New Orleans.The team said Saturday in a short statement that Newton had passed the league's concussion protocol. Previously, Panthers coach Ron Rivera...

Cam Newton cleared to play for PanthersCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Cam Newton has been cleared from the NFL's concussion program and can play Sunday when Carolina visits New Orleans.The team said Saturday in a short statement that Newton had passed the league's concussion protocol. Previously, Panthers coach Ron Rivera...

Redskins TE Reed ruled out of Eagles game with concussionASHBURN, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins will be without tight end Jordan Reed for their NFC East showdown with the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.The team announced Saturday that Reed was downgraded from questionable to out because of a concussion....

Jaguars make Gipson questionable for Bears with knee injuryJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Tashaun Gipson is now questionable to play at Chicago on Sunday.The Jaguars (1-3) updated their injury report Saturday, making Gipson questionable because of a knee injury. He did not practice Wednesday, was limited...

AP Pro Football WriterAfter big win over Denver, Falcons face next test in SeattleBy BARRY WILNERFollowing the most impressive win of the early NFL season, the Atlanta Falcons aren't exactly being rewarded.One week after going into Denver and handling the defending league champion Broncos 23-16, the Falcons stayed out...

Fantasy Sports NetworkFANTASY PLAYS: Matchup scares, performance illusionsBy SCOTT ENGELThere are only two NFL teams with byes this week and the Vikings and Buccaneers offenses won't hurt fantasy teams too much beyond losing standout wide receiver Mike Evans and the Minnesota defense. Be prepared to go full throttle in...

AP Sports WriterOwner Stan Kroenke on Los Angeles Rams: 'We're competitive'By PAT GRAHAMDENVER (AP) Turns out, the billionaire owner known as ''Silent Stan'' doesn't mind talking when he's walking his dog around the halls of the Pepsi Center.On his stroll Friday with his German shepherd, E. Stanley Kroenke...

Associated PressStadium deal passes, Raiders move to Vegas looks more likelyBy MICHELLE RINDELSCARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) Nevada took a giant step closer to becoming home of the Raider Nation on Friday, after state lawmakers narrowly approved a hotel tax increase that would put $750 million in public money...

Falcons rookie LBs Campbell, Jones return from injuriesSEATTLE (AP) Atlanta Falcons rookie linebackers De'Vondre Campbell and Deion Jones will return from injuries for Sunday's game at Seattle.Coach Dan Quinn would not confirm on Friday the linebackers will return as starters, the roles they held before their injuries. Campbell...

AP Sports WriterTo McCoy's relief, Chargers finally find way to finishBy BERNIE WILSONSAN DIEGO (AP) With 15 seconds left and his San Diego Chargers trying to hold onto a 21-13 lead against Denver, embattled coach Mike McCoy hunched over with his head in his hands.It couldn't be happening...