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The Latest: Eagles hold home-field lead; Vikings clinchBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL's 15th Sunday of the regular season (all times Eastern):4:40 p.m.Nick Foles threw for four touchdowns to help the Eagles beat the Giants 34-29 and remain one game ahead of the Vikings, who throttled Cincinnati...

Vikings sign 1st-rounder Hughes, complete draft class dealsEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have signed first-round pick Mike Hughes, putting their entire eight-player draft class under contract the week before training camp begins.The 5-foot-10, 189-pound Hughes was the 30th overall selection, the highest drafted defensive player in Central...

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Cleveland Browns and the Baltimore Ravens meet at M&T Bank Stadium. Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens When: 8:25 PM ET, Thursday, November 10, 2016 Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland Prediction: 10.2 - 33.4 ATS and 43.6 Totals. Oddsmakers currently...

AP Sports ColumnistColumn: The NFL preseason shows all its ills in 1 nightBy PAUL NEWBERRYCam Newton hobbling to the locker room, the recipient of an unnecessary injury in an unnecessary game.A cash-grab in Canada, leading to what didn't even qualify as a glorified scrimmage on an 80-yard field.The Falcons...

AP Sports WriterWhile Bell stays home, rookie Samuels looks to impressBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Jaylen Samuels smiled at the question. It's not the first time he's been asked where exactly he fits on the football field.The answer during Samuels' time at North Carolina State depended on when you...

The Latest: Bears rule out Smith, Mooney for Saints gameBy The Associated PressThe Latest on wild-card Saturday in the NFL playoffs (all times EST)5;30 p.m.The Chicago Bears have ruled out leading tackler Roquan Smith and second-leading receiver Darnell Mooney for their wild card game against the New Orleans Saints...

Steelers hire Ike Hilliard as new wide receivers coachPITTSBURGH (AP) Ike Hilliard is the new wide receivers coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers.The club announced the move on Tuesday. Hilliard replaces Darryl Drake, who passed away last August during the early days of training camp. Ray Sherman filled the...

AP Sports WriterEagles give Carson Wentz 4-year contract extensionBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) Carson Wentz proved to the Philadelphia Eagles in three years he's worth a huge investment.Wentz and the Eagles have agreed on a four-year contract extension through the 2024 season. The deal announced Thursday night adds four...

Jaguars WR Marqise Lee questionable against BillsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Marqise Lee practiced for the first time in three weeks Friday, increasing his chances of playing in a wild-card game against Buffalo.Lee missed the final two regular-season games after spraining his right ankle. He was limited...

AP Sports WriterBig plays on defense helping Falcons learn how to win gamesBy CHARLES ODUMATLANTA (AP) Grady Jarrett says the Atlanta Falcons' defense hasn't given up on what seemed to be a lost season.The defense has played big roles in back-to-back wins to back up Jarrett's claim. Now...

In a radical departure from his ground-and-pound philosophy, New York Jets coach Rex Ryan is bringing the West Coast offense to New Jersey. Ryan has decided to hire former Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, league sources confirmed. Mornhinweg will replace Tony Sparano, who was fired after one season as...

Saints sign linebacker Bradham, activate linebacker EllisNEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Saints have signed linebacker Nigel Bradham and activated linebacker Kaden Elliss from the club's Reserve/Covid-19 list, general manager Mickey Loomis said Friday.The 6-foot-2, 241-pound Bradham is an eight-year veteran out of Florida State who began his...