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Patriots sign tight end Ben Watson, 7 of 10 draft picksFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The New England Patriots have signed veteran tight end Ben Watson and seven of their 10 draft choices.New England announced the signings Friday. The Patriots inked deals with second-round defensive back JoeJuan Williams, offensive linemen...

AP Sports WriterDominant Panthers defense faces stiffest test vs. SaintsBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) It's time to find out if Carolina's No. 1-ranked defense is for real.After dominating performances against sub-par offenses in San Francisco and Buffalo, middle linebacker Luke Kuechly knows the Panthers will face their stiffest...

The JACKSONVILLE and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 9/10/2017 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. JACKSONVILLE vs HOUSTON When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017 Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 457 JACKSONVILLE -5.5 (-110) 39.5 (-110) 180 -220 458 HOUSTON TV: 1 p.m., CBS. LINE: Texans -5.5. O/U: 39.5. PREDICTION: Texans 30, Jaguars 14 Oddsmakers currently have the HOUSTON listed as -5.5...

Associated PressSuper Bowl halftime show draws praise, tears from US LatinosBy RUSSELL CONTRERASALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) When the Super Bowl halftime show began, Yol-Itzma Aguirre and her relatives watched with anticipation. The El Paso, Texas, family was curious how Colombian-born Shakira and New York-raised Jennifer Lopez, two of the...

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) - Robert Griffin III's fifth-year contract option for the 2016 season will be exercised by the Washington Redskins.New general manager Scot McCloughan says the team will submit the proper paperwork to the NFL by next week's deadline.McCloughan made the announcement at the beginning of his news...

AP Sports WriterHouston teams; athletes offer support after school shootingBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) Rockets star Chris Paul is among many in the Houston sports world offering condolences to the families affected by an area school shooting that left 10 people dead.Paul says: ''It's tough, man. It's scary that...

AP Pro Football WriterOn Football: Keeping NFL playing surfaces safe, grass or notBy BARRY WILNERThe sight of players slipping and sliding on the natural grass field in Cleveland last Sunday was comical to some, disturbing to others. After all, it was only the first day of November, yet a...

AP Sports WriterSteelers' injury-riddled offense sputtering to the finishBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Paxton Lynch hasn't thrown a meaningful pass in two years. Yet there the Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback was on Monday, getting bombarded with questions about whether he's capable of stepping in and helping lead Pittsburgh to...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL intrigue goes beyond the quarterbacksBy ARNIE STAPLETONThe NFL's offseason features plenty of intrigue beyond where Kirk Cousins and dozens of other quarterbacks will land.As the Philadelphia Eagles enjoy the city's first NFL title since 1960 and the New England Patriots smart over their failure to...

St. Louis could still be on the hook for Bush's 2015 injuryST. LOUIS (AP) Former NFL running back Reggie Bush alleges that dangerous conditions at a St. Louis stadium led to a season-ending injury in a case that could leave the city on the hook for damages, even...

Bills sign cornerback Philip Gaines, receiver Kaelin ClayORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) The Buffalo Bills have addressed depth needs by signing cornerback Phillip Gaines and receiver Kaelin Clay.Gaines spent the past four seasons with Kansas City, where he had one interception and two forced fumbles in 41 games, including...

Associated PressJudge orders open hearing on NFL team's emails with churchBy KEVIN McGILLNews outlets and the public will be able to attend a hearing next week in New Orleans on the confidentiality of emails between Roman Catholic officials and the city's NFL franchise concerning clergy sex-abuse scandals.A state judge...