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AP Pro Football WriterPorous defense, sloppy offense lead to another Raiders lossBy JOSH DUBOWDerek Carr was not in a celebratory mood after setting the Raiders franchise record with his 151st career TD pass.A leaky defense and mistake-prone offense sent Las Vegas to a second straight loss in what has...

AP Sports WriterRookie linebacker improving by leaps, bounds for ColtsBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts figured Darius Leonard would emerge as a defensive playmaker one day.He skipped the learning curve.Two weeks into his rookie season, the weakside linebacker leads the NFL with 27 tackles, already has forced...

AP Sports WriterRivera: Newton lighter, more confident and ready to throwBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers coach Ron Rivera says he's looking forward to a lighter, more confident Cam Newton testing out his surgically repaired throwing arm on Wednesday night.Newton reported to training camp on Tuesday at Wofford...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: NFLPA agrees with league on no preseason gamesBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) The NFL Players Association has agreed to the league's plan to drop all preseason games for the 2020 season, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.The person spoke...

The Latest: Brees' comeback off to rocky start vs ChiefsBy The Associated PressThe Latest on Week 15 in the NFL (all times EST):---5:15 p.m.Drew Brees' comeback from rib fractures and a punctured lung that sidelined him four games is off to a shaky start.The New Orleans Saints' record-setting quarterback...

Associated PressTrump says Clinton trying to rig debates with NFL conflictsBy DOUGLASS K. DANIELWASHINGTON (AP) Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says opponent Hillary Clinton and other Democrats ''are trying to rig'' the fall debates by scheduling two of the events opposite NFL games. The football league has complained...

NEW YORK (AP) Cleveland Browns Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown and his long-lost championship ring will be reunited after nearly half a century.Brown settled a lawsuit Wednesday he brought in Manhattan federal court against a memorabilia dealer. Brown says someone stole the ring from his Cleveland...

AP Pro Football WriterJets release rugby league star Holmes from practice squadBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The Jets have released running back-wide receiver Valentine Holmes from the practice squad as he eyes a return to Australia to resume his rugby league career.The 24-year-old Holmes joined New York...

AP Pro Football WriterReview of penalty calls on table when NFL owners meetBy BARRY WILNERReviewing penalty calls, including pass interference, will be among proposals NFL owners will hear to expand replay when they meet next week in Phoenix.Greater use of replay has become a scorching topic since the NFC...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Sen'Derrick Marks slipped by Andy Levitre, grabbed Charlie Whitehurst around the legs and dragged him to the ground.It was the most rewarding sack of Marks' six-year career - literally.Forget that it came against his former team. Forget that it came on the final play of...

BOSTON (AP) A judge has ruled that jurors in the double murder trial of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez can consider tattoos that prosecutors contend amount to an admission of guilt. Judge Jeffrey Locke on Tuesday denied a defense request to exclude his tattoos as evidence. Prosecutors say Hernandez...

AP Sports WriterShula, winningest coach in pro football history, dies at 90By STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Measuring Don Shula by wins and losses, no NFL coach had a better year. Or career.He looked the part, thanks to a jutting jaw and glare that would intimidate 150-pound sports writers and...