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Associated PressPats’ N’Keal Harry waiting for an opportunity to contributeBy MARK FARINELLAFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) N’Keal Harry has not had the sort of debut season that might be expected from a first-round NFL draft choice.The wide receiver from Arizona State, picked 32nd overall by the New England Patriots in...

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams dominated on defense in their season opener, returning two interceptions for touchdowns and allowing 225 yards. They will have Aaron Donald back in action this week, as head coach Sean McVay announced Friday that the All-Pro defensive lineman will start against Washington...

Associated PressPatriots owner Robert Kraft accused of soliciting prostituteBy TERRY SPENCER and JOSHUA REPLOGLEJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots, faces charges of soliciting a prostitute after he was twice videotaped in a sex act at a shopping-center massage parlor in Florida,...

Associated PressAuditor: Favre received welfare money for no-show speechesBy EMILY WAGSTER PETTUSJACKSON, Miss. (AP) A nonprofit group caught up in an embezzlement scheme in Mississippi used federal welfare money to pay former NFL quarterback Brett Favre $1.1 million for multiple speaking engagements but Favre did not show up...

Associated PressProsecutors: Robert Kraft massage videos should be releasedBy TERRY SPENCERFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) Prosecutors told a court Wednesday they plan to release undercover video of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and others allegedly receiving sex acts at a Florida massage parlor, but it will likely be...

Giants place suspended DB Moore on exempt listEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have received a commissioner's exemption for suspended defensive back Kamrin Moore.The Giants announced the move late Wednesday, a little more than a week after suspending the safety amid charges he punched a woman,...

AP Pro Football WriterDespite loss, Eagles have hope in NFC EastBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The best thing that happened for the Philadelphia Eagles over the weekend took place in a different game between two other teams.After Kirk Cousins torched Philadelphia's depleted secondary and the Minnesota Vikings rolled to...

The Chicago Bears left no doubt about their confidence in Jay Cutler. Cutler, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, signed a seven-year contract with the team, general manager Phil Emery announced Thursday. Although financial terms were not released, Cutler's deal is expected to eclipse the $17.6...

Lions announce coaching staff for 2020ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions announced their coaching staff for the 2020 season Monday, including five new hires.Tyrone McKenzie is taking over as linebackers coach after spending the 2018-19 seasons as inside linebackers coach for the Tennessee Titans. Tony Carter has...

Falcons' Ryan won't play against Seahawks, Schaub to fill inATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons say quarterback Matt Ryan won't play against Seattle, ending his 10-year streak of consecutive starts.Ryan sprained his right ankle last week in a loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He had limited participation in...

AP Sports WriterGiants sign Michael Thomas; safety spent 5 years in MiamiBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants have signed safety Michael Thomas, who spent the last five seasons in Miami.The move reunites Thomas with Lou Anarumo, his position coach with the Dolphins. Anarumo joined...

Associated PressSteelers' tight end Green practicing this week after injuryBy DAN SCIFOPITTSBURGH (AP) Steelers tight end Ladarius Green is finally starting to roll with his new team after seven months sidelined with injury.Now comes a three week wait to determine whether Pittsburgh will put him on the 53-man...