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AP Sports WriterSaints' Kikaha eyes 'great story' in comeback from injuryBy BRETT MARTELMEATIRIE, La. (AP) Saints defensive end Hau'oli Kikaha often maintains the pleasant disposition of someone kicking back on the north shore of Oahu, even when fielding questions about his ability to bounce back from a third...

Cavallari, Cutler getting divorced after 7 years of marriageCHICAGO (AP) Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari and former Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler are getting divorced.Cavallari announced Sunday in an Instagram post that the couple are breaking up after after seven years of marriage and a decade...

AP Sports WriterFalcons RB Freeman expected to return after missing 3 gamesBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons expect to have running back Devonta Freeman return for Sunday's game at the Pittsburgh Steelers after missing three games with a sore right knee.Coach Dan Quinn said Freeman,...

Associated PressBills will start rookie Josh Allen at QB against ChargersBy MARK LUDWICZAKORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Josh Allen has the big arm. He has the size. And, now, he has the opportunity to take over as Buffalo's starting quarterback.Bills coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday the rookie will make...

Buccaneers hire Brentson Buckner as defensive line coachTAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired former NFL player Brentson Buckner as defensive line coach.Buckner spent the past five seasons as defensive line coach for the Arizona Cardinals. They had 203 sacks during his tenure - tied for...

Lions' Stafford questionable for matchup with TitansALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Matthew Stafford is questionable for Detroit's game Sunday at Tennessee.Stafford is dealing with thumb and rib injuries, and he was limited in practice Friday. The Lions also listed center Frank Ragnow (throat) as questionable. Wide receiver Kenny Golladay...

Former Raiders, Tennessee OL Marvin dies following ALS fightHENDERSON, N.C. (AP) Former Super Bowl champion and Tennessee player Mickey Marvin has died.Paul Luck of Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Henderson said Marvin died Monday. He was 61 and had been fighting ALS.Marvin was drafted in the fourth round...

The Latest: AP source: Seattle agrees to deal with IrvinBy The Associated PressThe Latest on NFL free agency. Teams can begin making agreements with free agents official as the league's business season begins Wednesday. All times EDT:---6:15 p.m.The Seattle Seahawks are reuniting with an old friend, bringing back former...

Master NFL historian writes masterful 100-season historyBy The Associated PressJoe Horrigan calls it a "many decades love affair with football."Readers of his book, "NFL Century," will call it masterful.AP Photo NY156, NY155Eds: With AP Photos.By The Associated Press=Joe Horrigan calls it a ''many decades love affair with football.''Readers of...

Trial set to begin for former Baltimore Ravens running backOWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) A trial begins Monday for the Baltimore Ravens' former starting running back Alex Collins on drug and weapons felony charges.Collins is charged with intent to distribute marijuana and possession of a firearm during a drug-trafficking...

AP Sports WriterCowboys can clinch maligned NFC East with win over EaglesBy DAN GELSTONPHILADELPHIA (AP) Dak Prescott is banged up with a sore shoulder, a finger injury on his throwing hand, and took limited snaps in practice.Even with nagging - or worse - injuries, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones...

Matt Bryant pumped his fist and celebrated atop the Falcons logo in the middle of the field. Tony Gonzalez broke down in tears. Matt Ryan relished the thought of not having to answer a familiar question. The Atlanta Falcons finally showed they could win a playoff game. And, wow, what a...