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Inside the Ropes: Coates gets some work in on the side

Another day of Steelers training camp practice, another day Martavis Bryant was limited to running routes and working out apart from his teammates on an adjacent field. At least Tuesday, Bryant had some high-profile company. Sammie Coates spent part of Tuesday’s practice running routes and catching

Steelers rookie receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster trying to learn as much as possible

The youngest player on the Steelers roster, rookie wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster was only 12 years old when he watched one of the greatest catches in Super Bowl history unfold on television. Smith-Schuster vividly recalls Santonio Holmes making his stretching, sideline-hugging catch in the back corner

Steelers notebook: Rookie James Conner getting closer to full return

James Conner was back in his full practice uniform Tuesday. He was in pads, too — but briefly. And he took part in the practice — just barely. Conner, the rookie running back from Pitt, practiced for the first time since July 30. But, as coach Mike Tomlin put it, was “in a limited capacity.” Conner was

Newhouse handling left tackle for Raiders as Penn holds out

NAPA, Calif. (AP) Two years ago, Marshall Newhouse was ready to put his NFL career behind him and move on to the next chapter of his life. Now he’s a part of an Oakland Raiders team that many expect to push New England for the top spot in the AFC at a position he wasn’t even signed to play. Life

The 2017 NFL All-Retirement Team: Romo, Ware & Co.

Buddies Brown, Beckham embolden each other

Chargers' Gates back from Hall of Fame with season in sight

COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Antonio Gates had never been to a Pro Football Hall of Fame ceremony before last weekend, when he traveled to watch longtime teammate LaDainian Tomlinson’s stirring induction.

Catching up with Don Kelly (VIDEO)

Former Tigers utilityman talks about his current job

Rockies honor Baylor by hanging manger's jersey in dugout

CLEVELAND (AP) Don Baylor’s one-of-a-kind presence was again with the Colorado Rockies.

Lions using rookie WR Golladay to replace veteran WR Boldin

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Kenny Golladay was an average-sized, late-developing football player while growing up on Chicago’s South Side, where North Dakota coaches came and offered him a scholarship.

James ready to take over as Steelers' top tight end

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) Jesse James has prepared the last two offseasons to be the starting tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers even as the team explored its options following Heath Miller’s unexpected retirement in 2015.

Chiefs broadcaster Len Dawson to retire at end of season

The Chiefs and their radio network announced Len Dawson’s decision in a joint statement Tuesday.

Browns WR Corey Coleman cleared in assault case

CLEVELAND (AP) Cleveland Browns wide receiver Corey Coleman has been cleared of wrongdoing in an assault case.

Indians' Miller may need more recovery time with knee issue

CLEVELAND (AP) Invaluable All-Star reliever Andrew Miller may need more time to recover from knee tendinitis.

Both Broncos QBs have chance to close in upcoming days

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch both get to show off their closing skills now.

Packers have depth, versatility at safety in Jones

Green Bay Packers rookie Josh Jones is showing his versatility at the safety position

Raiders begin long farewell from Oakland

Fans in the Bay Area will get to see their budding Super Bowl contender play for another couple of seasons before it relocates to Las Vegas.

Browns' Garrett out to 'send a message' in exhibition debut

BEREA, Ohio (AP) Myles Garrett won’t be satisfied with just sacks or de-cleating a running back.

Former NHL forward Olczyk diagnosed with colon cancer

CHICAGO (AP) Former NHL forward and coach Eddie Olczyk has been diagnosed with colon cancer.

Boldin focused on leaving his mark after signing with Bills

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) Receiver Anquan Boldin says he doesn’t have anything to prove and is instead focused on leaving a legacy as he begins his 15th NFL season one day after signing with the Buffalo Bills.

Colts' old-school environment (read: hard hitting is in) is talk of camp

The Indianapolis Colts want hitting at training camp to be more than a fashion statement

The 313: Sobotka and Zamboni take Woodward

Who’s ready for some hockey?

SCHEDULE: 2017 Browns preseason games

The Cleveland Browns preseason schedule along with opponents, dates, times, locations, and more.

Dissecting the Packers' first unofficial depth chart

The Green Bay Packers’ first unofficial depth chart is here

Abner Mares on Super Fight: McGregor's biggest advantage is 'his mouth'

Mares (30-2-1) is training for rematch with Leo Santa Cruz on Oct. 7 at Staples Center.

ESPN, facing headwinds, might still reverse its slide

NEW YORK (AP) Two years ago, Disney CEO Bob Iger acknowledged that ESPN, long a major Disney profit center, was shedding subscribers.

#InternationalCatDay: Feline streaks across field during Angels game in 2016

This cat still has at least eight lives

Coastal Carolina handling Sun Belt move, new head coach

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) Coastal Carolina was already prepping for a huge step forward this season with its move from the FCS to the Football Bowl Subdivision’s Sun Belt Conference. Then came another jolt to the Chants when coach Joe Moglia stepped away this fall to handle a medical issue.

Johnson out to prove his game is back at PGA Championship

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Dustin Johnson has one last chance at a major championship to prove he didn’t leave his game at the bottom of that staircase.

Rookie Adoree Jackson adds speed to Titans' special teams

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Adoree Jackson caught a punt and ran about 20 yards up the field. Then the Tennessee Titans rookie ran to the other end zone to return a kickoff, showing off his ability to kick into a faster gear and taking the ball 45 yards.