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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A small, unmanned hot-air balloon has crashed into the roof of one of the areas in Rio's Olympic Park, causing minor fire and water damage but with no reported injuries.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers coach Ron Rivera says Cam Newton's body is sore but his head is fine, and he fully expects the league's reigning MVP to play Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.

BROOMFIELD, Colo. (AP) — Students at a suburban Denver high school where a school bus driver was killed and high school football players and staffers injured Sunday resumed classes Monday.

The Bills are under fire for their anemic offensive output (3.7 yards per play) in a 13-7 Week One loss in Baltimore, where No. 1 receiver Sammy Watkins was limited to four catches for 43 yards.

Former University of Wisconsin center Greg Stiemsma has signed a training camp deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Yahoo! Sports.

DETROIT (AP) — The Michigan High School Athletic Association says its unique sideline concussion testing program for athletes in football and other sports is having a positive impact, though long-term funding is an issue as it heads into its second…

DENVER (AP) — The Latest on the crash of a school bus at Denver International Airport (all times local):

Russell Wilson’s streak of 74 consecutive starts (including playoffs) to begin his career is in jeopardy.

(FOX News) - Opening day in the NFL saw Kansas City cornerback Marcus Peters raise a black-gloved fist during the national anthem, a protest amplified later Sunday when four Miami Dolphins kneeled on the sideline with hands on their hearts…

DETROIT (AP) — Businessmen Stephen Ross and Dan Gilbert are each donating $5 million to Wayne State University's Law School.

NEW YORK (AP) — Supermodel Kate Upton has condemned the four Miami Dolphins players who knelt during the national anthem, writing on Instagram that their actions are "a disgrace to those people who have served and currently serve our country."

The quarterback completed 20 of 34 passes for 199 yards, with TD passes to Jordy Nelson and Davante Adams.

Nelson played his first meaningful game in 20 months Sunday, finishing with six catches for 32 yards and a touchdown in a victory at Jacksonville.

It was a good start to the season, but Green Bay has much work to do.

NFL

Bruce Bochy and Dave Roberts manage rival teams in the NL West, but they can probably agree on one thing: A no-hitter is no easy spot for a manager.

They stood bravely in the pocket, stared down defenders, and made precise throws.

The New England Patriots without Tom Brady looked very much like the New England Patriots with him.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The New England Patriots came to Arizona without Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Rob Ninkovich and two starters on the defensive line.

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Even as one of the best defensemen in the NHL, Victor Hedman is in awe of Sweden's blue line for the World Cup of Hockey.