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AP Sports WriterChargers coach Lynn to get college degree 26 years laterBy GREG BEACHAMCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Anthony Lynn left Texas Tech in 1992 for a life in the NFL, he was only six class hours shy of earning his degree.Although he won two Super Bowl rings as...

Associated PressMcVay might hold QB Goff out of Rams' third preseason gameBy DAN GREENSPANTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley hopes there will be a time when the NFL does away with preseason games entirely, saying that ''everyone's dream is not to play in...

Saints sign 6 of 7 draft picks; only tackle Ramczyk unsignedMETAIRIE, La. (AP) New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has signed six of seven draft choices, leaving only offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk unsigned.Loomis, who announced the signings Friday, says cornerback Marshon Lattimore, safety Marcus...

Associated PressChargers DE Ingram gives Seahawks something to think aboutBy DAN GREENSPANCARSON, Calif. (AP) There was no reason for defensive end Melvin Ingram to go all-out in the Los Angeles Chargers' 24-14 preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night.However, he couldn't resist the chance to exploit...

AP Sports WriterBills QB Barkley ready to start if Allen (concussion) can’tBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Bills backup Matt Barkley feels far more prepared if he's required to start in place of Josh Allen this weekend than he was the last time.Signed by the Bills last Oct....

AP Sports WriterRamsey says Jags know why he's skipping voluntary workoutsBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey responded to Tom Coughlin's public criticism Friday, saying the team knows why he's skipping voluntary workouts.Ramsey did not elaborate on the reason for his absence in his Twitter...

AP Sports WriterWatched: Beckham says NFL has 'different' rules for himBy TOM WITHERSOdell Beckham Jr. feels the NFL is unfairly watching him.And as for watches, football's fashion plate has another new one.Beckham said Wednesday that he believes the league is holding him to a different standard than other players,...

Family sues Kansas City Chiefs over fan's beating deathKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The family of a Missouri man fatally beaten in 2013 outside of Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs, is suing the NFL franchise.The Kansas City Star (http://bit.ly/29wxteF ) reports the wrongful-death lawsuit was filed...

AP Sports WriterLack of balance leaves Steelers, Roethlisberger reelingBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) It's not the first time Ben Roethlisberger has openly - if knowingly - questioned his own skillset.At the end of the 2016 season, the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback hinted at retiremen t and let the question...

AP Pro Football WriterLearn new offense? Titans' Blaine Gabbert on 8th in 8 yearsBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Quarterback Blaine Gabbert quickly stopped the reporter asking him about learning his fourth offense in four years.''Eighth in eight years,'' he said.The Tennessee Titans, who signed Gabbert in March...

Bears DB pleads guilty in northeast Iowa bar fracasCEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) A Chicago Bears defensive back has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors stemming from a fracas at a bar in northeast Iowa.Deiondre' Hall and Green Bay Packers defensive back Makinton Dorleant were arrested March 26 last year...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Tennessee Titans are boring and bullish when they're at their best. And opponents bear the brunt of Tennessee's bruising attack. Just ask the Jacksonville Jaguars, who were gouged for 179 yards rushing in a 37-16 drubbing Sunday. Coach Mike Mularkey's ground-and-pound approach took over the game in...