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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) Panthers quarterback Cam Newton defended his role in a training camp scuffle with cornerback Josh Norman, saying he would do the same thing again.Newtown said Tuesday, ''What's the blueprint of a franchise quarterback? Leading your team. I'm not going to let anyone dictate how I...

PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pittsburgh Steelers' football stadium will keep the name Heinz Field despite the company's planned merger with Kraft Foods Group.Pittsburgh-based H.J. Heinz Co. says if the merger announced Wednesday is approved, the new company will be Kraft Heinz Co.But Heinz senior vice president Michael Mullen confirms...

Vikings' public relations staff wins Pete Rozelle AwardBy The Associated PressThe Minnesota Vikings' public relations staff has won the Pete Rozelle Award from the Professional Football Writers of America for excellence in dealing with the media.The Vikings' PR staff is the 29th Rozelle Award winner and earned the award...

Redskins cut Nate Sudfeld, go with 2 quarterbacksASHBURN, Va. (AP) Even with uncertainty about the future of Kirk Cousins, the Washington Redskins cut Nate Sudfeld to go with just two quarterbacks on their initial 53-man roster.Sudfeld, a developmental prospect after being a sixth-round pick out of Indiana in...

BEREA, Ohio (AP) As he searches for win No. 1, Browns coach Hue Jackson doesn't have to worry about losing his job. Sashi Brown, the team's vice president of football operations, said Monday that Jackson's job is safe for next season despite an 0-10 record. Brown said the team is...

Associated PressMatt Stafford has modest goals for Lions offense vs. RaidersBy MICHAEL WAGAMANNAPA, Calif. (AP) Because he isn't likely to play more than a series or two in Friday's preseason opener, Detroit quarterback Matt Stafford has a few modest goals for the Lions offense.''Just execute and communicate at...

AP Sports WriterRevamped Rams, reeling Falcons looking to stop losing skidsBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) There is no guarantee that a Super Bowl appearance will generate long-term momentum.Just ask the Los Angeles Rams, who return to Atlanta as a .500 team with three straight losses only eight months after...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Herndon back from suspension, but has hamstring injuryBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Chris Herndon's suspension is over. The New York Jets' string of bad luck isn't.The team expected to have its second-year tight end back in the mix this week after Herndon...

PHOENIX (AP) Arizona Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald said his friendship with Sen. John McCain was a testament to the war hero's ability to reach out to people from all walks of life. Inside a packed Phoenix church Thursday morning, Fitzgerald spoke warmly of the time he spent over the years...

AP Pro Football WriterShaquem Griffin finally hears his name at NFL draftBy BARRY WILNERARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Shaquem Griffin came back. The crowd loved it.Players in attendance not selected in the first two days of the NFL draft usually head out of town before the fourth through seventh rounds.Griffin,...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Cardinals finalizing deal for CB Jamar TaylorBy BOB BAUMPHOENIX (AP) A person with knowledge of the situation says the Arizona Cardinals are finalizing a trade that would bring cornerback Jamar Taylor from the Cleveland Browns.The person, who sought anonymity because the trade had not...

The MINNESOTA and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 10/7/2018 at 4:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MINNESOTA vs PHILADELPHIA When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, October 7, 2018 Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU ML 471 MINNESOTA -3 (-110) 46 (-110) 130 -150 472 PHILADELPHIA TV: 4:25 PM LINE: -3 PREDICTION: PHILADELPHIA , MINNESOTA Oddsmakers currently have the PHILADELPHIA listed as -3...