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AP Pro Football WriterNFL teams went high-tech for team bonding this offseasonBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) NFL players and coaches went home in March and stayed there for the next few months, along with most of the world.Football pads were replaced by iPads. Handshakes and high-fives gave...

AP Pro Football WriterJets' Mims, Gore, Desir dealing with hamstring injuriesBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Denzel Mims might have to wait a little while before catching passes from Sam Darnold again.The rookie wide receiver was sidelined at practice Friday with a hamstring injury that could keep...

AP Sports WriterSaints take care of Panthers, still hope for playoff byeBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Even if the 13-3 New Orleans Saints don't get a first-round bye, coach Sean Payton likes his team's chances in the playoffs.The Saints took care of business against the reeling Carolina Panthers...

AP Sports WriterChiefs tight end Travis Kelce continues to grow and evolveBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) There is an old tale that pops up from time to time, parts of which Chiefs coach Andy Reid still disputes, about a phone call he made to Travis Kelce when...

The PHILADELPHIA and the WASHINGTON will both be gunning for a victory on 9/10/2017 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PHILADELPHIA vs WASHINGTON When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017 Where: FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland ROT TEAM PS OU ML 459 PHILADELPHIA 1 (-110) 47.5 (-110) -115 -105 460 WASHINGTON TV: 1 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Eagles -1. O/U: 47.5 PREDICTION: Redskins 20, Eagles 16 Oddsmakers currently have the WASHINGTON listed as...

49ers sign rookie defensive back Alex Brown to 3-year dealSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive back Alex Brown to a three-year deal.The Niners waived defensive lineman Damontre Moore on Thursday to make room on the roster.Brown was signed after participating in the team's...

Los Angeles Rams sign veteran quarterback Dan OrlovskyIRVINE, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams have signed veteran quarterback Dan Orlovsky.The Rams announced the deal Wednesday while players began reporting to training camp at UC Irvine.Orlovsky is the third quarterback on the Rams' roster. He is likely to compete...

AP Sports WriterAs injuries mount, Ravens' depth will be tested vs TitansBy DAVID GINSBURGThe Baltimore Ravens enter Sunday's pivotal game against the Tennessee Titans with 11 players on injured reserve and several other key contributors too hurt to practice.Baltimore's offense line is still trying to adjust to All-Pro tackle...

Prosecutors appeal Hernandez's voided murder convictionBOSTON (AP) Massachusetts prosecutors on Friday appealed a court ruling that erased former NFL star Aaron Hernandez's murder conviction in the 2013 killing of a semi-professional football player.Hernandez's conviction in the fatal shooting of Odin Lloyd was voided after the former New England...

AP Sports WriterGolden performance not enough for Lions in loss at CowboysBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Golden Tate caught the pass from Matthew Stafford in stride along the sideline, then slowed briefly to hold the ball out and show it to the defender before going into the end...

AP Sports WriterHines' long returns help send Colts past Carolina 38-6By MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Nyheim Hines pulled off a rare feat Sunday for the Indianapolis Colts.He scored on two punt returns, set up another touchdown with a 40-yard return four plays into the game and provided the jolt...

AP Sports WriterFalcons keep close eye on position battles against JetsBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) The Atlanta Falcons will be searching for the final piece of the offensive line charged with protecting Matt Ryan when they open their preseason schedule at the New York Jets.Right guard is...