AP Sports WriterStars' Bowness still has 'passion' to coach run to Cup FinalBy STEPHEN HAWKINSDallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin felt empty. Jamie Benn, their longtime captain, was almost speechless.Like head coach Rick Bowness, who likely soon will shed the...

New California law prompted by crash that killed Kobe BryantSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday approved legislation prompted by the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight other peopls that makes it a crime for...

AP Sports WriterDallas Stars' Rick Bowness still has 'passion' to coachBy STEPHEN HAWKINSDallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin felt empty. Jamie Benn, their longtime captain, was almost speechless.Like head coach Rick Bowness, who likely soon will shed the interim tag,...

AP Sports WriterCardinals playing aggressive, now must play betterBy DAVID BRANDTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona Cardinals second-year quarterback Kyler Murray isn't playing scared on the field. For coach Kliff Kingsbury, that's cause for celebration and a reason to reach...

Associated PressWith QB situation addressed, Bears now seek consistencyBy GENE CHAMBERLAINLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have made the quarterback change to Nick Foles, a move that was expected throughout the NFL since before training camp began.Now...

Jaguars sign Hauschka to kick after losing Lambo, WrightJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars signed veteran Steven Hauschka on Monday, giving them a third place-kicker in the past week.Josh Lambo (hip) was placed on injured reserve last Wednesday,...

AP Sports WriterPats forcing turnovers a positive sign with Chiefs up nextBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots thrived last season when their defense was finding ways to take the ball away from opponents.It did that against the...

AP Pro Football WriterOffseason additions don't solve Raiders' defensive issuesBy JOSH DUBOWA couple of strong offensive performances to start the season for Las Vegas overshadowed some of the same defensive mistakes that have doomed the Raiders in recent years.With...

Misdemeanor kidnap charge for mother of Ravens guard's childBALTIMORE (AP) The mother of Baltimore Ravens offensive guard D.J. Fluker's child faces a misdemeanor kidnapping charge after being accused of refusing to give their child back to Fluker after...

AP Sports WriterSurprisingly strong defense may put Colts on playoff courseBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts invested heavily in beefing up their defense during the offseason.They traded a first-round pick to San Francisco for defensive tackle DeForest...