Manziel's gesture taints Browns' loss to Redskins

By JOSEPH WHITE

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Johnny Manziel raised his middle finger toward the Washington Redskins bench as he returned to the huddle late in the thi…

Ex-Giants RB David Wilson to train in triple jump

NEW YORK (AP) — Two weeks after ending his NFL career due to a neck injury, former New York Giants running back David Wilson is turning to tra…

Gronk in contact drills for 1st time since surgery

By HOWARD ULMAN

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Go ahead and hit Rob Gronkowski on his right knee. See if he cares.

NFL games taking over Thursday nights on CBS

By RACHEL COHEN

NEW YORK (AP) — "The Big Bang Theory" is one of the few television shows that can approach the NFL in viewership. CBS executives still didn't …

Simms, Dungy likely not to use 'Redskins' on TV

By BARRY WILNER

NEW YORK (AP) — Two influential NFL voices — including CBS lead analyst Phil Simms, who will handle Washington's Week 4 game — said Monday the…

Cowboys facing uncertainty with shaky defense

By SCHUYLER DIXON

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Brandon Carr should make his preseason debut Saturday night in Miami after missing the first two weeks of training camp t…

Chiefs' Charles sidelined by freak slip down hill

By DAVE SKRETTA

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jamaal Charles made it through every hit from Derrick Johnson, every shot from Eric Berry and every tackle from the re…

Madden ratings guru has the players' attention

By ARNIE STAPLETON

DENVER (AP) — Donny Moore can be the most reviled man in NFL locker rooms.

Madden NFL 15 overall ratings

By The Associated Press

MADDEN NFL 15 RATINGS:

Newton, Stewart lead Panthers past Chiefs, 28-16

By STEVE REED

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — If Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera has his way, Cam Newton won't be running as many read-option plays as he has in the past.

Manning, Osweiler sharp in Broncos’ 34-0 blowout of 49ers

By JANIE McCAULEY Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Even Peyton Manning realizes he’s ready for the regular season. Or at least darn close.

Manning dominant for Denver in win over 49ers

By JANIE McCAULEY

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Peyton Manning threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Julius Thomas and dominated in his two series, leading the Denver …

Steelers starters crisp in 19-16 win over Bills

By WILL GRAVES

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger threw two touchdown passes in less than a half of work and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Buffalo Bills…

Romo back, Ravens top Cowboys 37-30 in preseason

By SCHUYLER DIXON

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tony Romo passed the first test with his surgically repaired back, and Baltimore's defense and special teams made thre…