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FRISCO, Texas — As coach Mike McCarthy takes over the play-calling for the Dallas Cowboys, All-Pro guard Zack Martin senses an edginess to the offense. Martin struggles to quantify the observation, other than to reference McCarthy’s blue-collar roots as a “Pittsburgh guy.” “I think it’s the accent,” McCarthy, a Greenfield...

BEREA, Ohio — The uncertainty shrouding Deshaun Watson has lifted along with the intense scrutiny about his personal life. There’s a tightness and velocity to his passes these days and a noticeable change in his demeanor — on and off the field. There’s an ease about him. Nearly one year...

BEREA, Ohio — Cleveland Browns coach Kevin Stefanski expressed relief two of his defensive players were not physically harmed while being robbed at gunpoint by six masked men outside a downtown nightclub. According to Cleveland Police, the players had jewelry and a truck taken during the early morning stickup. Police...

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — With a helmet on, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin took part in team drills Tuesday for the first time this spring and some six months since having a near-death experience during a game. Hamlin appeared upbeat by happily waving to the cameras pointed at him during...

The Pittsburgh Steelers are saying “thank you” to a longtime member of the organization. Some moves are being made in the AFC North. The Penguins are on the fringes of a potential offseason goalie derby. The Pirates got a little help in the standings. And tracking the San Francisco 49ers...

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts said Monday they are aware the NFL has opened a gambling investigation into one of the team’s players but would not discuss any additional details. The confirmation came shortly after reports of a possible infraction of the league’s gambling policies first surfaced. The player under...

TEMPE, Ariz. — The DeAndre Hopkins era is over for the Arizona Cardinals, who are on the hook for quite an expensive breakup. The Cardinals released the three-time All-Pro wide receiver in a salary cap move Friday after they failed to find a trading partner in the offseason. Arizona made...

There’s a lot less of Russell Wilson this offseason. No more hype videos bombarding social media, no more chronicles of every globetrotting trip, no more merchandise pitches or cringey catchphrases. And apparently, fewer gourmet meals, too. “I feel lean and mean and ready to go,” said Wilson, who looked noticeably...

HENDERSON, Nev. — New Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is not taking part in organized team activities as he continues to recover from a broken left foot. Coach Josh McDaniels said Thursday that Garoppolo could be held out until July when training camp begins. McDaniels said Garoppolo is one...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Trey Lance has no desire for a fresh start even though his path to becoming the franchise quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers has many roadblocks. After the Niners traded three first-round picks to draft him third overall in 2021, Lance has started only four games...