AP Sports WriterFalcons commit to renewed run game with Gurley - for 1 halfBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Todd Gurley's debut with the Atlanta Falcons showed the benefit of a balanced offense - for one half.The second half revealed...

AP Sports WriterRams' new defense gets off to strong start in beating DallasBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles Rams saw some encouraging early returns from Sean McVay's offseason decision to make systemic changes to what was...

AP Sports WriterStefanski, Browns make bad first impression in opening lossBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Stefanski didn't need long to be lumped together with so many Browns coaches before him.One game into his tenure, he's 0-1, being ripped...

AP Sports WriterInjuries to test resourcefulness of Packers' offensive lineBy STEVE MEGARGEEGreen Bay showcased the resourcefulness of its offensive line Sunday as the Packers didn't allow a sack despite playing parts of the game without multiple projected starters.That trait...

AP Sports WriterPats embracing 'new normal' of Newton carrying rushing loadBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) If the Patriots' Week 1 win over the Dolphins revealed anything, it's that they will have no problem giving Cam Newton plenty of...

Titans place CB Adoree Jackson on IR before opener at DenverNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have placed starting cornerback Adoree Jackson on injured reserve and replaced him by signing cornerback Tye Smith to the active roster from...

Jags place FS Jarrod Wilson on IR, call up CB Sidney JonesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars placed starting safety Jarrod Wilson on injured reserve with a left hamstring injury Monday. He's expected to miss at least a...

AP Pro Football WriterJaguars showcase revamped roster, reformed culture in openerBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Every decision the Jacksonville Jaguars made over the last year had one of two goals in mind: fix the salary cap or improve...

AP Basketball WriterCeltics' Walker, Heat's Butler waited years for East finalsBy TIM REYNOLDSLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Kemba Walker and Jimmy Butler entered the NBA on the same night.They've paid their dues since the 2011 NBA draft. Butler...

AP College Football WriterSTAT WATCH: Big 12 teams post top 3 passing totals of weekBy ERIC OLSONBig 12 teams posted the top three passing totals of the weekend in the Football Bowl Subdivision, highlighted by Spencer Rattler's sensational...