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Browns have nowhere to go but up

(AP) — A steady Sam Darnold and a stellar defense helped the Seattle Seahawks win the Super Bowl last season. Can they repeat? They're not even favored to win their own division. The Seahawks have a tough challenge trying to stay on top in the NFC West, let alone the entire NFL. They ...

Cignetti’s way is a winning one

(AP) — Branden Sharpe started his prep career with lots of potential and endless college options. His athleticism was obvious even before he entered Brownsburg High School in suburban Indianapolis. It didn't take long for the lean, 5-foot-9 receiver to go from Football Bowl Subdivision ...

Bison succeed at any level

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota State's road to the highest level of college football was paved by an unprecedented run of success, with 10 national championships serving as sparkling souvenirs from a two-decade stay in the Championship Subdivision. That exit sign for the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) came into view through a rare and bitter taste of failure. The Bison rumbled last year into the FCS playoffs with the top seed, a first-round bye and an unbeaten record. Then came Dec. 6 and the fateful game against Illinois State. The Redbirds, a conference rival, rallied three ...

NFL ROUNDUP

DONALD RETURNS LOS ANGELES (AP) — Aaron Donald has returned to the Los Angeles Rams, ending his retirement after 2 1/2 years to join Myles Garrett on their defensive line. The Rams announced the 35-year-old Donald's decision Sunday following several weeks of discussion, preparation and intensive workouts for the star defensive lineman. Donald agreed to a one-year contract, and ESPN reported he will make at least $20 million in an incentive-laden deal. Donald became one of the greatest defensive players of his era during his first 10 seasons spent entirely with the Rams in St. ...

A toast to Scheffler: PGA’s top money winner

ATLANTA (AP) — Scottie Scheffler's second FedEx Cup title, and his 22nd victory on the PGA Tour during this astonishing five-year run, was different from all the others, even if it looked all too familiar. Scheffler celebrated with a beer. He had just closed with a 4-under 66 in the Tour ...