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Georgia running back James Cook speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Running backs hoping to change perceptions at NFL combine

By Michael Marot Mar. 03, 2022 05:02 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp walks on the field during practice for an NFL Super Bowl football game Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Rams are scheduled to play the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
The Latest: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wins 4th MVP award

By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2022 08:15 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Cooper Kupp, right, celebrates with Robert Woods after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rams' Super Bowl success built on a core 4 around McVay

By Greg Beacham Feb. 03, 2022 02:34 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Marquise Copeland (93) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Improving defense propels LA Rams onward to Tampa Bay

By Greg Beacham Jan. 18, 2022 05:03 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel (25) runs from Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Hardnosed RB Sony Michel carries Rams to playoff berth

By Greg Beacham Dec. 30, 2021 04:57 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Sony Michel could be Rams' latest late-season rushing star

By Greg Beacham Dec. 10, 2021 08:35 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. makes a touchdown catch over Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Nevin Lawson during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
LA Rams finally show adaptability in skid-snapping victory

By Greg Beacham Dec. 06, 2021 05:53 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 1 1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 1 1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer...

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell (26) carries the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas. Just a few years ago, Bell was arguably the best all-around running back in the league as a do-it-all playmaking force for Pittsburgh. Kansas City signed him and he wasn't much of a factor; he was active but didn't play in the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Newton, Peterson, Bell and Gurley among unsigned big names

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 02, 2021 05:04 PM EDT

Falcons head into rebuilding year with new coach, no Julio

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 01:45 PM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (4-12) New faces: Head coach Arthur Smith, TE Kyle Pitts, RB Mike Davis, OG Josh Andrews, TE Lee Smith, QB Josh Rosen, DE...

New England Patriots' Sony Michel runs with the ball as Philadelphia Eagles' T.J. Edwards tries to bring him down during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Rams get RB Sony Michel from Patriots for 2022 draft picks

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 25, 2021 10:31 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams running back Xavier Jones, left, is pushed out of bounds near the end zone by Las Vegas Raiders defensive back Dallin Leavitt (32) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Rams run low on healthy running backs as season approaches

By Greg Beacham Aug. 23, 2021 10:14 PM EDT

Keeping RB Darrell Henderson available is Rams' main concern

Dan Greenspan Jul. 30, 2021 11:00 PM EDT
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — When Darrell Henderson found out fellow Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers had torn his Achilles tendon recently, the news hit too...

McVay sees Henderson as Rams' best RB option with Akers hurt

By Dan Greenspan Jul. 26, 2021 05:08 PM EDT
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — When Cam Akers tore his Achilles tendon during offseason workouts, it seemingly left the Los Angeles Rams with questions at...

Falcons' Smith faces difficult rebuilding task in first camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:09 AM EDT
ATLANTA FALCONS (4-12) CAMP SITE: Flowery Branch, Georgia LAST YEAR: The Falcons' first 0-7 start since 1997 led to the...

FILE - In this May 27, 2021, file photo, Los Angeles Rams' Cam Akers warms up during NFL football practice in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Akers is out indefinitely after tearing his Achilles tendon in an offseason training session. The Rams confirmed the injury Tuesday, July 20, 2021, one week before veterans report to training camp. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Rams RB Cam Akers tears Achilles tendon, out indefinitely

By Greg Beacham Jul. 20, 2021 11:50 AM EDT

New Falcons GM Fontenot could select successor to QB Ryan

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 01:05 PM EDT
4. ATLANTA FALCONS (4-12) LAST SEASON: Coach Dan Quinn and general manager Thomas Dimitroff were fired following an 0-5 start. The Falcons...

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020 file photo, Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (51) works during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. Former Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is reuniting with coach Kyle Shanahan after signing a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers announced the three-year deal with Mack on Thursday, March 18, 2021 one day after agreeing to give left tackle Trent Williams a $138.1 million, six-year deal to remain in San Francisco.(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons hope low-cost free agent class will make big splash

By Paul Newberry Mar. 25, 2021 01:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford looks to past against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. The Detroit Lions are trading Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams and will be charged $19 million in dead money to their cap for the deal. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
EXPLAINER: How 'dead money' lives, as NFL free agency begins

By Dave Campbell Mar. 15, 2021 06:45 PM EDT