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By DAN GREENSPAN Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — First-team reps are few and far between for Los Angeles Rams backup quarterback John…

By RONALD BLUM AP Sports Writer SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — A new-look U.S. soccer team opens World Cup qualifying in El Salvador on Thursday…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer There is no more time for excuses from the Las Vegas Raiders. After failing to post a winning record in three…

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings have dealt with their share of drama with the regular season…

By The Associated Press An early upper hand in the ACC’s Coastal Division race and some redemption will be on the line when No. 10 North…

By MITCH STACY AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Quarterback Joe Burrow’s surgically rebuilt knee is nearly 100% and that’s good news…

By The Associated Press Arizona State should be able shake off some rust in a season of high expectations against an FCS opponent. The Sun Devils are…

By STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — There’s no sense downplaying how important this season is for the Green Bay Packers.…

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports Writer Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace is standing by the decision to open the season with veteran Andy Dalton…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville claimed receiver Tyron Johnson off waivers from the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday. It was the only move…

By SCHUYLER DIXON AP Pro Football Writer FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys see health as the starting point for any discussion about…

By TOM WITHERS AP Sports Writer CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns finally tasted success in 2020, They want more this season. With rookie coach Kevin…

By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Rookie right-hander Logan Gilbert and four relievers combined to shut out Houston for the second…

By The Associated Press Mets acting general manager Zack Scott is due in court two days after he was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated…

By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants used free agency and the draft to fill holes in the lineup and to…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer The improvement the Las Vegas Raiders showed offensively in year three under Jon Gruden was negated by the lack…

By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer DENVER (AP) — First-year general manager George Paton brought both a fresh approach and a throwback…

By JACK THOMPSON Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Josh VanMeter homered in a six-run third inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks knocked out Yu Darvish…

By LES BOWEN Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zach Ertz still wants to finish his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. The three-time Pro Bowl…

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Teams one year removed from a Super Bowl appearance rarely find themselves in…