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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) There are many moments that Steve Hirdt can remember in exact detail. For example, there's the bottom of the ninth inning in Game 7 of the 2006 NL Championship Series.Every play of that inning is etched into his memory, every event remembered with absolute...

Jaguars DE Dante Fowler suspended 1 game for lot fightJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler has been suspended without pay for the season opener against the New York Giants for attacking a man in a parking lot a year ago.Fowler was arrested last July after...

AP Sports WriterInjuries could put Chiefs' chances on shoulders of backupsBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs were the kings of improv Sunday.They may have to do it all over again next week after a rugged 30-14 victory at Indianapolis.This week's biggest concern, of course, will be...

Panthers use franchise tag on DT Short; re-sign DE HortonCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers are looking to keep their defensive line intact.Carolina applied the non-exclusive franchise tag to defensive tackle Kawann Short on Monday and re-signed defensive end Wes Horton to a two-year contract. The moves come one...

DENVER (AP) At some point in every great athlete's career, he or she must deal with the reality that the best days are in the past.Peyton Manning has reached that point.Aaron Rodgers isn't there yet.While some view Sunday's game as a rare chance to compare and contrast two...

Associated PressTrump says NFL should fire players who kneel during anthemBy JILL COLVIN and CATHERINE LUCEYHUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) President Donald Trump says National Football League owners should fire players who kneel during the national anthem. And he's encouraging spectators to walk out in protest.In an extended riff during...

Broncos activate 31-year-old quarantine kicker against BillsDENVER (AP) Former XFL kicker Taylor Russolino will make his NFL debut Saturday for the Denver Broncos with Brandon McManus sidelined because of COVID-19 concerns.The 31-year-old rookie has played in the Canadian Football League and made nine of 10 field goals in...

AP Pro Football WriterSam's Club: Rookie Darnold to start at QB for JetsBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Todd Bowles finally revealed the big decision that everyone expected.Sam Darnold will start at quarterback in the New York Jets' season-opening game at Detroit next Monday night.The 21-year-old Darnold...

WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Redskins have signed former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brian Quick. The team announced the deal Friday morning after agent Patrick Dye posted a photo of Quick signing his contract on SportsTrust Advisors' verified Twitter account. The signing adds depth to the Redskins' receiving corps after they...

Judge approves $24 million settlement over Rams' PSLsST. LOUIS (AP) A federal judge has approved a settlement calling for the NFL's Rams to pay up to $24 million to personal seat license holders in St. Louis.U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh Jr. approved the settlement Monday.Several St. Louis PSL...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL exec recalls Cowboys-Rams exhibition at rodeo groundBy BARRY WILNERConsidering that the NFL has played games in small towns and large metropolises, in 10 countries on four continents, it comes as no surprise that a preseason game once was staged at a rodeo ground.Appropriately, the Cowboys...

AP Sports WriterCardinals, WR Hopkins agree to 2-year extension through 2024By DAVID BRANDTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Cardinals have agreed to a two-year contract extension with star receiver DeAndre Hopkins that will keep the three-time All-Pro in Arizona through the 2024 season.The team announced the deal on Tuesday but...