Pitt to host Austin Peay in 2020 season opener Sept. 12

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Pitt to host Austin Peay in 2020 season opener Sept. 12PITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh will host Austin Peay in the 2020 season opener at Heinz Field on Sept. 12.The Panthers announced the game on Tuesday. Austin Peay replaces Miami...

Family of late New Mexico lineman sues former coach, school

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Associated PressFamily of late New Mexico lineman sues former coach, schoolBy RUSSELL CONTRERASRIO RANCHO, N.M. (AP) Former New Mexico coach Bob Davie ignored a player's plea for help in his fight against depression and instead made the lineman...

Rookie DT Javon Kinlaw has big shoes to fill for 49ers

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AP Pro Football WriterRookie DT Javon Kinlaw has big shoes to fill for 49ersBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Javon Kinlaw has big shoes to fill on the San Francisco 49ers defensive line as the replacement for stalwart...

Bell says Jets need healthy Darnold, so tells QB: ‘No bars’

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AP Pro Football WriterBell says Jets need healthy Darnold, so tells QB: 'No bars'By DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Le'Veon Bell likes everything he has seen for Sam Darnold since training camp started.The New York Jets running back...

Doctor: NFL COVID-19 testing issues gave it test fire drill

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AP Sports WriterDoctor: NFL COVID-19 testing issues gave it test fire drillBy LARRY LAGEALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) In two-plus weeks, the NFL kicks off its season. That doesn't leave the league much time to resolve significant issues about...

‘Risky?’ Plenty of debate about Dolphins allowing spectators

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AP Sports Writer'Risky?' Plenty of debate about Dolphins allowing spectatorsBy STEVEN WINEMIAMI (AP) Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick says an NFL crowd of 13,000 is enough to be heard.''I played a lot of games in college with less...

Patriots re-sign Nick Folk, adding to kicking competition

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AP Sports WriterPatriots re-sign Nick Folk, adding to kicking competitionBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots may not have settled on their replacement for kicker Stephen Gostkowski.New England re-signed veteran Nick Folk on Monday, giving rookie fifth-round draft...

Houston’s Stills discusses kneeling, activism and Goodell

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AP Sports WriterHouston's Stills discusses kneeling, activism and GoodellBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Kenny Stills is glad NFL commissioner Roger Goodell regrets the way he initially reacted when Colin Kaepernick and a handful of other players began kneeling during...

Browns rookie safety Delpit carted off with Achilles injury

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AP Sports WriterBrowns rookie safety Delpit carted off with Achilles injuryBy TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) The Browns defense may have taken another jarring hit.Rookie safety Grant Delpit was carted off the practice field Monday with a right Achilles...

Engram showing signs of breakout season, health permitting

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AP Sports WriterEngram showing signs of breakout season, health permittingBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) New York Giants tight end Evan Engram is tired of listening to people talk about his talent, potential and, of course, his injuries.In...