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Associated PressBears release Elliott Fry, leaving Eddy Pineiro as kickerBy GENE CHAMBERLAINLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears' kicking competition is over, for now, with Eddy Pineiro the winner.The Bears announced Sunday that Elliott Fry was released after an offseason and preseason competition with Pineiro and several other...

AP Sports WriterBlowout loss leaves Arizona's Wilks on shakier groundBy BOB BAUMTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) Another blowout loss has left Steve Wilks on even shakier ground as first-year coach of the Arizona Cardinals.The 40-14 defeat in Atlanta to a 4-9 Falcons team left the Cardinals at 3-11.They face the...

Rams RB Todd Gurley ruled out for showdown with NinersLOS ANGELES (AP) Rams running back Todd Gurley won't play in Los Angeles' divisional meeting with the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers on Sunday because of a bruised left thigh.The Rams confirmed Gurley is out while signing running back John...

AP Sports WriterBills opt not to match offer sheet for free agent GillisleeBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The Buffalo Bills have not matched the contract offer tendered by the New England Patriots to restricted free agent running back Mike Gillislee.The team announced the decision Monday, making official the offer...

AP Sports WriterButtoned-down Baker: Mayfield showing maturity for BrownsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Baker Mayfield answered every question with thoughtful responses, carefully choosing each word while knowing a wrong one could spark controversy.Cleveland's quarterback has matured: buttoned-down Baker.Days before the biggest game of his NFL career and another matchup...

AP Sports WriterBills in no mood to temper expectations despite overhaulBy JOHN WAWROWPITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) Time and patience are two qualities center Eric Wood is running out of when asked to consider how long it might take for the Buffalo Bills to become contenders following their latest offseason...

Newton throws in team drills for first time in 2 weeksSPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) Panthers quarterback Cam Newton threw passes during the team period for the first time in two weeks as the team wrapped up training camp at Wofford College.Newton participated in red zone drills, but did not...

AP Sports WriterSlow build: Rams, Chargers still trying to grow fans in LABy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) The Chargers and Rams will meet on the field on Sunday, but both teams are trying to achieve a common goal off it - trying to reignite Los Angeles' passion for...

When NFL linebacker Jermaine Cunningham appears in a New Jersey courtroom, he'll be the most recognizable defendant yet facing charges over ''revenge porn.''The case comes amid a national push to punish jilted lovers and others who distribute racy photos often taken before a relationship fell apart.The movement to criminalize...

AP Sports WriterSteelers hoping pressure blueprint can slow down BradyBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Take it from Wade Phillips, slowing down Tom Brady is a goal often sought, but seldom achieved.''Good luck,'' the new defensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Rams said this week when asked about the...

AP Pro Football WriterA look at the NFL in the 1960sBy JOSH DUBOWA look at the NFL's fifth decade, the 1960s:FRANCHISESThe 1960 NFL season was played with 13 clubs, with the expansion Dallas Cowboys joining the league that season and the Chicago Cardinals moving to St. Louis. The other...

Titans' top draft pick on reserve list to deal with issuesNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans placed first-round pick Isaiah Wilson on the Reserve/Non-Football Illness list Wednesday days after suspending the offensive lineman for a game.''Currently, he is dealing with some personal issues, which will take some time...