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Cleveland Indians owner Paul Dolan speaks to the media as the new Indians logo is displayed, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Cleveland. Known as the Indians since 1915, Cleveland's Major League Baseball team will be called Guardians. The ballclub announced the name change Friday, effective at the end of the 2021 season. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Indians extend lease, ending relocation speculation

By Tom Withers an hour ago

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp catches a pass for a touchdown in a red-zone drill during NFL football training camp practice in Irvine, Calif., Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Help wanted: Rams looking for sacks beyond Donald, Floyd

By Dan Greenspan 14 hrs ago

Raiders sign defensive tackle Gerald McCoy

15 hrs ago
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders signed free agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy on Wednesday. McCoy adds pass rushing depth to...

Erie County exec tamps down fears of Bills relocating

By John Wawrow 18 hrs ago
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz dismissed speculation of the Buffalo Bills relocating if a deal can’t be negotiated for public funds...

Cleveland Browns defensive back Emmanuel Rugamba, back, breaks up a pass intended for receiver Ja'Marcus Bradley during an NFL football practice in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Clowney Show: Healthy defender dominating in Browns camp

By Tom Withers 19 hrs ago

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) catches a pass during NFL football training camp in Metairie, La., Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
At Saints camp, receivers with short resumes getting a shot

By Brett Martel 20 hrs ago

Bears sign veteran linebacker Ogletree to 1-year contract

20 hrs ago
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed veteran linebacker Alec Ogletree to a one-year contract on Wednesday. The 6-foot-2, 235...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press 21 hrs ago
Aug. 5 1921 — Radio station KDKA and announcer Harold Arlin provide the first broadcast of a major league game as the Pirates beat the...

In this Thursday, July 29, 2021, photo, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Keith Kirkwood runs after a catch during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Spartanburg, S.C. Kirkwood was hit in the neck area during practice Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, and was placed on a board and taken away in an ambulance. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Panthers use sign at practice to cut down on mental mistakes

By Steve Reed 23 hrs ago

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Josh Johnson (8) throws a pass during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in East Rutherford, N.J., in this Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, file photo. The New York Jets signed well-traveled veteran quarterback Josh Johnson, giving them an experienced backup behind rookie Zach Wilson. Johnson was on the field for practice Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets sign QB Josh Johnson to give them experienced backup

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 04, 2021 10:49 AM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings guard Steve Hutchinson (76) lines up for a play against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game in Minneapolis, in this Sept. 26, 2010, file photo. Hutchinson set a lot of the standards for NFL guards during his 12-season career spent primarily with the Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings. After a one-year wait due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hutchinson will be inducted this weekend into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Andy Blenkush, File)
Hall-bound Hutchinson helped raise the profile of NFL guards

By Dave Campbell Aug. 04, 2021 03:22 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford throws a pass during NFL football training camp practice in Irvine, Calif., Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Rams' Stafford avoids serious injury after thumb hit helmet

By Dan Greenspan Aug. 03, 2021 10:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) lines up against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver. The Saints are bringing back Alexander. Agent Drew Rosenhaus has confirmed that Alexander signed a one-year contract with New Orleans worth up to $3 million. (AP Photo/Justin Edmonds, File)
Agent: Saints re-sign LB Kwon Alexander off Achilles injury

By Brett Martel Aug. 03, 2021 08:45 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mohamed Sanu Sr. warms up at NFL football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, July 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Healthy Sanu providing leadership in 2nd stint with 49ers

By Ben Ross Aug. 03, 2021 07:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Minnesota Vikings cornerback Jeff Gladney plays during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. Gladney has been released by the team, just a couple of hours after he was indicted by a Texas grand jury for felony assault of a woman he was previously in a relationship with. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Vikings release CB Jeff Gladney after assault indictment

Aug. 03, 2021 03:17 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. runs through a drill during NFL football practice at the team's training facility in Berea, Ohio, in this Wednesday, June 2, 2021, file photo. Browns starting middle linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. may miss an extended period with a right knee injury sustained on a non-contact play in training camp. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, that Walker, one of Cleveland's biggest free agency acquisitions, will not need surgery. Stefanski did not provide a definitive time frame on the 25-year-old's return.“It’s a week-plus,” he said. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Browns LB Walker out with knee injury, Owusu-Koramoah back

By Tom Withers Aug. 03, 2021 02:47 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) catches the ball as he runs drills during NFL football practice on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
After Jones' trade, Ridley is Falcons' new go-to receiver

By Charles Odum Aug. 03, 2021 02:28 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay talks to quarterback Matthew Stafford during practice at the NFL football team's training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Irvine, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rams' Stafford stops passing after hitting thumb on helmet

Aug. 02, 2021 10:39 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks tight end Gerald Everett, left, talks with Dave Canales, right, Seahawks Offensive Passing Game Coordinator, during NFL football practice Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Gerald Everett relishes chance for major role with Seahawks

By Tim Booth Aug. 02, 2021 07:52 PM EDT

Cardinals re-sign veteran DL Corey Peters to 1-year deal

Aug. 02, 2021 07:40 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have brought back veteran defensive lineman Corey Peters on a one-year deal, the team announced Monday. ...