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Ron Rivera picks Sam Howell as the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback 08/18/2023 05:52pm • ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Coach Ron Rivera has named Sam Howell the Washington Commanders’ starting quarterback, making the North Carolina product the latest in a revolving door of players at the position for the organization in recent years. Rivera announced the decision Friday morning before practic Richardson, Fields garner the spotlight as Bears and Colts practice together before preseason game 08/18/2023 01:11pm • WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Anthony Richardson wants his Indianapolis Colts home debut to be as impressive as his last performance at Lucas Oil Stadium. Justin Fields will have a front row view — from the Bears sideline. Even though Chicago coach Matt Eberflus has announced Fields won't play and Colt Sarkisian and Texas to 'embrace the hate' in their last season in Big 12 before joining SEC 08/18/2023 12:13pm • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The last go-around in the Big 12 for Texas could be dubbed the Longhorns' “Embrace the Hate” tour. Coach Steve Sarkisian suggested as much for a season where No. 11 Texas is expected to finally contend again for an elusive league championship before the Longhorns leave for Saints QB Carr getting to know new teammates better with cross-country trip 08/17/2023 09:24pm • COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — Even though Derek Carr continues to get acclimated playing for his new team, Thursday seemed like old times for the veteran quarterback. Carr was back on the West Coast and going against an AFC West defense as the New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Chargers went through t Aaron Donald avoids fights, stays focused on preparation during Rams' joint practice with Raiders 08/17/2023 07:45pm • THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The most recent time Aaron Donald participated in a joint NFL preseason practice before Thursday, he ripped the helmet off a Cincinnati player and swung it at a few Bengals during a big brawl last year. A few years before that, he was part of a knock-down, drag-out fig 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas bounces back from disappointing second season 08/17/2023 06:43pm • SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Ambry Thomas' first regular season in the NFL ended with an interception that sent the San Francisco 49ers to the playoffs. His second season ended with four straight healthy scratches as the once-promising cornerback struggled to find a role in the NFL after prematurel Saints add running back Darrell Williams, say Kendre Miller might return from injury by Sunday 08/16/2023 10:09am • METAIRIE, La. (AP) — Veteran running back and former LSU standout Darrell Williams signed with New Orleans and practiced on Tuesday night, two days after Saints rookie running back Kendre Miller left a preseason game with a sprained knee. Saints coach Dennis Allen said Miller's injury is not serio Browns' Myles Garrett practices after foot issue; tackle Jack Conklin is in concussion protocol 08/15/2023 05:26pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett participated only in individual drills on Tuesday, a day after he left the field with a foot issue during the first of two joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles. Garrett, who matched his team single-season record of 16 sa Anthony Richardson named Colts' starting QB for opener against Jaguars 08/15/2023 01:10pm • WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Anthony Richardson's first NFL start convinced the Indianapolis Colts that he's ready to keep the job. On Tuesday, three days after the fourth overall draft pick made his pro debut at Buffalo, coach Shane Steichen ended the suspense by naming Richardson the Colts' opening da Fewer college football programs are leaving campus for training camps even in portal era 08/15/2023 06:10am • PLATTEVILLE, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin offensive lineman Trey Wedig’s challenges in his first week of preseason camp weren’t limited to creating running room and protecting his quarterback. The Badgers’ dormitory accommodations at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville also meant the 6-foot-7 W Browns star DE Myles Garrett leaves practice early against Eagles with foot injury; severity unknown 08/14/2023 08:38pm • PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Browns All-Pro defensive end Myles Garrett was one of three Cleveland starters forced to leave the field early with injuries Monday during the first of two joint practices against the Philadelphia Eagles. Garrett returned later to sign autographs for fans after the session at t Jets agree to terms with former Vikings running back Dalvin Cook, AP source says 08/14/2023 07:42pm • Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets' offense just got another big-time playmaker. Former Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Jets on Monday, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition Prince George's Co. dance studio owner helps students 'grow physically and mentally' 08/14/2023 04:33am • This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference from our community authored by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. Linda Chaney, the owner of Evolution Dance Studio. (Courtesy Evolution Dance Studio) When Linda Chaney opened her dance business in 2 The Dangers of PFAS 08/13/2023 08:00pm • There are some things in life that we want to last forever, but there are other things that we'd rather not have sticking with us. Toxic chemicals are one of the latter. A group of chemicals known as PFAS are so-called "forever chemicals." They are indestructible, man-made compounds that can build u Gonsolin works 6 solid innings and Dodgers slug 3 homers in a 4-1 win over the Rockies 08/13/2023 12:29am • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith, James Outman and Amed Rosario homered and Tony Gonsolin worked six solid innings after allowing a home run on his first pitch as the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 4-1 on Saturday night. The Dodgers extended their winning streak to seve