NFL

AP Sports WriterDalton gives 1 of his worst performances in opening lossBy JOE KAYCINCINNATI (AP) Andy Dalton's passes got batted in the air and picked off. His arm was hit as he tried to throw, resulting in a fumble for yet another turnover. Rarely has the Bengals quarterback...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - From the moment Rex Ryan first strolled through the door, it was clear things would be different around the New York Jets.He was a larger-than-life character with a mouth that matched his size and swagger, starting with his declaration at his introductory news conference...

AP Sports WriterJaguars expect more substance than style from MinshewBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Receiver Marqise Lee knew nothing about Gardner Minshew when the Jacksonville Jaguars drafted the quarterback in April.Lee eventually learned a few details from teammates: Minshew bounced around in college, played his final season at...

AP Sports WriterStruggling Bears left with little hope after losing to RamsBy ANDREW SELIGMANLAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Whatever chance the Chicago Bears had to make something of their season is just about gone.A 17-7 loss at the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday all but assured the defending NFC...

AP Sports WriterOwner: Fan-related costs factor into Bills' stadium decisionBy JOHN WAWROWVANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula says he's taking into account how much the small-market team's fan base can bear in determining whether to build a new stadium downtown or renovate the existing suburban...

AP Pro Football WriterThe ins and outs of how some teams handled 2017 NFL draftBy BARRY WILNERPHILADELPHIA (AP) With 253 selections over three days, and a couple hundred thousand people on hand, the NFL draft seems as complex an operation as exists.Don't believe it, at least not for...

AP Sports WriterTexans' Watt looks to build on return from injury in Game 2By KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) J.J. Watt got better as the season opener went on, his first game since breaking his leg last October.''Whatever it was, knocking rust off in the first half or just getting...

The CHICAGO and the DETROIT will both be gunning for a victory on 9/13/2020 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. CHICAGO vs DETROIT When: 9/13/2020 1:00 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 465 CHICAGO -2.5 (-110) 43.5 (-110) 120 -140 466 DETROIT TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -2.5 PREDICTION: DETROIT , CHICAGO Oddsmakers currently have the DETROIT listed as -2.5 point favorites versus the CHICAGO,...

AP Entertainment WriterAlcoholics Anonymous founding document sells for $2.4MBy ANTHONY McCARTNEYLOS ANGELES (AP) The founding document of Alcoholics Anonymous, known to adherents as the ''Big Book,'' sold at auction Saturday for $2.4 million to billionaire and Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay.The auction house Profiles in History announced the...

NEW ORLEANS -- Deflated in Detroit one week. Sublime in the Superdome the next. And just like that, Drew Brees and the suddenly resurgent New Orleans Saints have first place in the NFC South division within their immediate grasp. Brees completed 27 of 32 passes for 311 yards and three touchdowns,...

Brad Childress retires in Chiefs' coaching staff shakeupKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs have announced the retirement of assistant head coach Brad Childress and promoted Mike Kafka to quarterbacks coach as part of a series of changes to coach Andy Reid's staff.The 61-year-old Childress was head coach of...

AP Sports WriterAP Power Rankings: Patriots take No. 1 spotBy SIMMI BUTTARNEW YORK (AP) With Tom Brady back at quarterback, the New England Patriots once again lead the NFL in wins.And because of that, they also lead the latest AP Pro32 poll , which was released Tuesday.The Patriots...