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Panthers TE Olsen heads to IR; will miss at least 8 gamesCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Greg Olsen will miss a minimum of eight games after the Panthers placed the three-time Pro Bowl tight end on injured reserve with a broken right foot Tuesday.The earliest Olsen is eligible to return...

The Latest: Falcons RB Coleman injuries hamstringBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the seventh week of the NFL season (all times Eastern):6:18 p.m.Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman hurt his hamstring in the third quarter and was listed as questionable to return.Coleman - who splits carries with starter Devonta...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) New Orleans veterans Drew Brees and Ben Watson summoned their best performances of the season to spearhead a 31-21 win against Atlanta on Thursday and restore a bit of swagger to the recently reeling Saints.Brees passed for 312 yards, Watson racked up a career-high 127...

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher had a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit when he shot his girlfriend nine times and then killed himself in front of his coach and general manager, an autopsy released Monday showed. The Jackson County Medical Examiner report on Belcher, 25, raised...

AP Sports WriterGood's injury may complicate Colts' right tackle competitionBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Denzelle Good's knee injury could complicate the Indianapolis Colts' decision at right tackle.Coach Frank Reich says the fourth-year player who finished last season and opened training camp as the starter will not play Thursday at...

The fans at New Era Field will be treated to a game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Buffalo Bills when they take their seats on Sunday. Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Buffalo Bills When: 11/27/2016 1:00 PM Where: New Era Field, Orchard Park, New York ROT ...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans' Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker on injured reserveBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker has been placed on injured reserve after the Tennessee Titans' season opener.The Titans announced the move Monday before coach Mike Vrabel's news conference....

Falcons to wear all-black home uniforms as part of redesignATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons are moving to black pants with black jerseys for their home uniforms in 2020 as part of a redesign the team says respects past fashion choices with updates “to match the modern progression of...

Associated PressOakland makes last-ditch effort to keep Raiders from VegasBy ANDREW DALTONWith the Raiders gazing at Las Vegas and sticking one foot out the door, Oakland is making a last-minute plea to hang on to them.Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on Friday shared details of investors' plans for the first...

Associated PressNew chapter for Vikings stadium awaits after suite dustupBy KYLE POTTERST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) An uncertain future awaits the Minnesota Vikings' new stadium after a dustup over the oversight authority's use of luxury suites culminated in the exit of two top officials.Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority chairwoman Michele...

AP Sports WriterPackers' Jones says his contract status won't distract himBy STEVE MEGARGEEPackers running back Aaron Jones says he wants to remain in Green Bay for his entire career and that he won’t let speculation about his future distract him as he enters the final season of his contract.Boston...

Associated PressMan convicted in death of Saints star Will Smith appealsBy JANET McCONNAUGHEYNEW ORLEANS (AP) A man convicted in the shooting death of retired New Orleans Saints star Will Smith has appealed the conviction and 25-year-sentence arising from a confrontation after a 2016 traffic collision.Cardell Hayes was convicted...