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NEW ORLEANS (AP) Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions will have some fond memories of the way they came together this season, even if they regret it took them too long to get rolling.With Stafford turning in one of the most efficient performances of his career, the Lions...

Former Navy QB Reynolds gets OK to play in NFL this seasonBy The Associated PressThe secretary for the Navy has requested that former Midshipmen quarterback Keenan Reynolds should be allowed to pursue his NFL career while fulfilling his military commitment in the Ready Reserves.Reynolds, the NCAA's career leader in...

NEW YORK (AP) Matt Ryan and Julio Jones have the Atlanta Falcons on the kind of roll Tony Romo and Dez Bryant were enjoying with Dallas before long-term injuries sidelined both and clouded the Cowboys' hopes of defending the NFC East title.The Cowboys have a 2-0 record, but...

AP Sports WriterPierre-Paul optimistic as fireworks anniversary nearsBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) It's been almost a year since Jason Pierre-Paul mangled his right hand in a July 4 fireworks accident. It seems even longer to him.There were surgeries and rehab. He had to learn to play with...

SAN DIEGO (AP) Chargers rookies Melvin Gordon and Denzel Perryman didn't practice Wednesday, and coach Mike McCoy didn't make it clear whether it was because of injuries or for rest.It's believed Gordon, a running back from Wisconsin, has an ankle injury.''We're going to give some guys some rest...

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Colts quarterback Matt Hasselbeck returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with day with a rib injury.Coach Chuck Pagano has said all week he believes Hasselbeck will play in Sunday's pivotal game between the AFC South's co-leaders, Indianapolis (6-7) and Houston (6-7).Starting quarterback Andrew Luck...

AP Sports WriterMonday night no longer sure thing for star-crossed QB CutlerBy JIM LITKECHICAGO (AP) It was bad enough that the quarterback on the other side made him look like the rookie.That it happened on Monday night might have made it sting even more for star-crossed Bears quarterback...

METAIRIE, La. (AP) - The Saints are slated to pick three times during Friday's second and third rounds of the NFL draft and can still use help on defense and at receiver or tight end.New Orleans still hasn't picked an edge pass-rusher, something they could use after their defense...

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) The wife of Washington Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan has apologized for ''disparaging'' and ''unfounded'' comments on her Twitter account about an ESPN reporter.The Redskins issued a statement on behalf of Jessica McCloughan on Wednesday night in which she acknowledged making the remarks, which said...

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Pro Bowl defensive tackle Gerald McCoy stood near an entrance to Tampa Bay's locker room talking about the end to another disappointing season.But instead of venting frustration, the NFL's highest-paid player at his position spoke about what he's convinced will be much better days ahead...

The NEW ORLEANS and the MIAMI will both be gunning for a victory on 10/1/2017 at 9:30 AM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW ORLEANS vs MIAMI When: 9:30 AM ET, Sunday, October 1, 2017 Where: Wembley Stadium, London ROT TEAM PS OU ML 251 NEW ORLEANS 2.5 (-110) 49.5 (-110) -140 120 252 MIAMI TV: 9:30 a.m. ET, LINE: Saints -3. O/U: 49.5 LINE: 2.5 PREDICTION: Saints 31, Dolphins 21 Oddsmakers currently have the MIAMI listed...

Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott OK after minor traffic accidentFRISCO, Texas (AP) Star Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was involved in a minor vehicle accident not far from the team's practice facility Wednesday. The rookie didn't miss practice and said he wasn't injured.Frisco police said there were no...