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Associated PressTitans' Vrabel expects to use 2 QBs against TexansBy TERRY McCORMICKNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel said Friday he expects to play both starting quarterback Marcus Mariota and backup Blaine Gabbert in Sunday's game against the Houston Texans.Mariota didn't throw during the open portion of...

AP Sports WriterTo teammates, Tom Brady stands alone as he chases 6th ringBy KYLE HIGHTOWERFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Seventeen years ago, Tom Brady was 24 years old and in his second NFL season when he led the Patriots to a last-second victory over the St. Louis Rams for New...

The MINNESOTA and the Pittsburgh Steelers will both be gunning for a victory on 9/17/2017 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MINNESOTA vs PITTSBURGH When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 17, 2017 Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU ML 273 MINNESOTA -5.5 (-110) 45.5-110) 230 -280 274 PITTSBURGH TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Steelers - 5.5. O/U: 45.5 PREDICTION: Steelers 28, Vikings 24 Oddsmakers currently have the PITTSBURGH...

Associated PressTrial of former Pilot executives could take up to 6 weeksBy ERIK SCHELZIGCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) The complexity of a federal fraud case against former employees of a truck stop chain owned by the family of Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam could cause...

Falcons agree to new 1-year deal with S/LB Kemal IshmaelATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have kept one of the most versatile players on their defense by agreeing to a new one-year contract with safety/linebacker Kemal Ishmael, who was an unrestricted free agent.Ishmael, who began his career at safety,...

AP College Football WriterESPN adds Herbstreit to NFL draft coverage, replacing GrudenBy RALPH D. RUSSOKirk Herbstreit will take Jon Gruden's place on ESPN's coverage of the NFL draft.ESPN announced Thursday that Herbstreit will be part the opening night coverage of the first round in prime time on April 26...

AP Sports WriterFalcons 'on edge' as they take 2-game skid to New EnglandBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons haven't won a game since September.The long wait for a win would be enough to generate unrest among players. Blowing leads in two straight losses adds to...

AP Sports WriterNFL GMs think the remote draft will alter the trading sceneBy TOM CANAVANTo trade or not to trade?An especially difficult question in this year's NFL draft?The coronavirus pandemic has forced the NFL to conduct its annual draft remotely, which might reduce the number of times Commissioner Roger...

The Denver Broncos are sticking with young safety Rahim Moore. Moore allowed Jacoby Jones' 70-yard touchdown catch in the final minute of regulation in the Broncos' playoff game the Baltimore Ravens won in double overtime on their way to winning the Super Bowl. John Elway, the Broncos' vice president of football...

AP Sports WriterChiefs fire defensive coordinator Sutton after loss to PatsBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs fired defensive coordinator Bob Sutton on Tuesday, just two days after Kansas City failed to stop Tom Brady and the New England Patriots on what turned out to be the...

AP Pro Football WriterDefensive additions fail to make early impact for RaidersBy JOSH DUBOWThe Las Vegas Raiders set out to bolster the middle of their defense this offseason by adding a penetrating defensive tackle in Maliek Collins and a versatile linebacker in Cory Littleton.Through three games, the return on...

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) - The Massachusetts murder trial of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez is back underway after the judge received a note from a juror.Hernandez is charged with murder in the June 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd, who was dating the sister of Hernandez's fiancee....