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Panthers want QB Newton to pass more, run less 08/26/2014 09:26pm • STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera says if Cam Newton wants to take the next step in his progression as a quarterback -- and extend his career -- he needs to borrow a page from Michael Jordan.Rivera said it's time for Newton to reduce the amount of Bradford loss puts crimp in Rams plans 08/26/2014 07:30pm • R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Jeff Fisher keeps repeating the mantra: We're going to be fine, it'll be business as usual with no decrease in production.The St. Louis Rams coach has no other choice but to press on without Sam Bradford and place total trust in journeyman Shaun Hill Broncos trade for kicker Brandon McManus 08/26/2014 06:58pm • ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- When word of Matt Prater's pending four-game suspension came down, Denver rookie kicker Mitch Ewald said, "There's an opening there. Is it for me? Who knows? It might be, it might be for somebody else."The rookie from Indiana saw Tuesda Murray grits through cramps to win at US Open 08/26/2014 11:04am • RACHEL COHEN AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) -- Spinning in 70 mph second serves, grabbing at his hamstring during points, Andy Murray gritted his way through head-to-toe cramps to win at the U.S. Open.Murray outlasted Robin Haase 6-3, 7-6 (6), 1-6, 7-5 in the first round Monday during an afternoon t US OPEN SCENE: Fireworks rock opening ceremony 08/26/2014 02:54am • NEW YORK (AP) -- Fireworks, strobe lights, thumping music and gyrating dancers on the court of Arthur Ashe Stadium. It can only mean one thing: the official start of the U.S. Open.John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova, singles champions from three decades ago, slammed tennis balls into the stands bef Jets' Vick will always be grateful toward Eagles 08/25/2014 07:46pm • DENNIS WASZAK Jr. AP Sports Writer FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -- Michael Vick remembers taking the drive to Philadelphia to restart his NFL career -- and loathing every minute of the ride.He was getting a second chance after serving nearly two years in prison for his role in a dogfighting ring. But Vic Alabama QBs Coker, Sims still vying for No. 1 spot 08/25/2014 05:46pm • JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- Nick Saban is keeping Alabama's quarterback situation shrouded in as much mystery as possible.The second-ranked Crimson Tide's coach said Monday that no decision has been made on whether Jake Coker or Blake Sims would start Saturday against West V Back To School Driving Safety Tips 08/25/2014 07:10am • Monday is the first day of the 2014-2015 school year in Montgomery County, which means more than 150,000 kids will be walking, riding and driving to school. With that in mind, the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service put out a reminder of school-related driving safety tips. According to the Na Carlos Ortiz wins Portland Open 08/25/2014 01:40am • NORTH PLAINS, Ore. (AP) -- Carlos Ortiz won the Portland Open on Sunday for his third Web.com Tour victory of the season, making him fully exempt for the 2014-15 PGA Tour season that starts in October.The 23-year-old Mexican player closed with an even-par 71 for a one-stroke victory in the regular-s Tips to help kids stay safe while walking, taking bus to school 08/24/2014 07:19pm • Summer is over for many kids in Maryland, but most in Virginia won't go back to class until after Labor Day. Should the school year start after Labor Day or is today fine with you? Post a comment in this story, comment on WTOP's Facebook Page or use #WTOP on Twitter. WASHINGTON -- More student Berry twins keep up family tradition at Tennessee 08/23/2014 04:34pm • STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee twins Elliott and Evan Berry say they don't feel extra pressure playing defense for the Volunteers, following the path of their older, successful brother.Eric Berry starred for Tennessee from 2007-09 before getting selected in the fi Foles, offense sharp as Eagles beat Steelers 08/22/2014 07:49am • ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- This was more like last year's Eagles.Nick Foles threw one touchdown pass and led Philadelphia's starting offense to three first-half scores in a 31-21 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night."I feel we're improving every week," F Gov. Nixon taking National Guard out of Ferguson 08/22/2014 07:49am • ALAN SCHER ZAGIER Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) -- Gov. Jay Nixon on Thursday ordered the Missouri National Guard to begin withdrawing from Ferguson, where nightly scenes of unrest have erupted since a white police officer fatally shot an unarmed black 18-year-old nearly two weeks ago.Since th Bell, Blount play after arrest, Steelers lose 08/22/2014 12:52am • ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Steelers running backs Le'Veon Bell and LeGarrette Blount played in a preseason game one day after they were arrested for marijuana possession.They combined for 55 yards rushing in Pittsburgh's 31-21 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday n 3 Ferguson area schools practice at Rams facility 08/21/2014 03:30pm • JASON L. YOUNG Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Courtland Griffin has attempted to keep the lives of his McCluer North football players as normal as possible despite the upheaval in their community: Ferguson, Missouri.North is one of three high schools in the Ferguson-Florissant School District th