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HARVEY, La. (AP) The shooting death of an ex-NFL player in a New Orleans suburb was a ''road rage'' incident that began on a nearby bridge, a sheriff said Friday, as he urged against a rush to judgment and defended his handling of the case. Joe McKnight was shot Thursday...

The TENNESSEE and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 11/26/2018 at 8:15 PM when they meet in a game matchup. TENNESSEE TITANS vs HOUSTON TEXANS When: 8:15 PM ET, Monday, November 26, 2018 Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU ML 273 TENNESSEE -4 (-110) 42.5 (-110) 150 -170 274 HOUSTON TV: 8:15 PM LINE: -4 PREDICTION: HOUSTON , TENNESSEE Oddsmakers currently have the HOUSTON listed as...

The New Orleans Saints and the Carolina Panthers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Bank of America Stadium. When: 8:25 PM ET, Thursday, October 30, 2014 Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina TV: 8:25 p.m. ET, NFL Network. Line: Saints -3. O/U: 49. Prediction:...

AP Sports WriterRaiders guard Gabe Jackson agrees to $56M, 5-year dealBy JOSH DUBOWALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Raiders have locked up another member of their stellar 2014 draft class, agreeing to a five-year extension Friday to keep guard Gabe Jackson under contract through the 2022 season.The deal is...

AP Sports WriterRookie Nazair Jones earning his chances with SeahawksBy TIM BOOTHRENTON, Wash. (AP) Before the start of training camp, Nazair Jones was the ''other'' rookie defensive lineman taken by the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL draft.All the attention was on Malik McDowell, the second-round pick with first-round...

Backup offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom stays with RedskinsASHBURN, Va. (AP) Backup offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom has re-signed with the Washington Redskins.The team announced Wednesday that it is bringing back the free agent but did not reveal the terms of the deal.Bergstrom appeared in 13 games at center or...

Seahawks OL Kyle Fuller suspended for 1st 2 games of seasonSEATTLE (AP) Backup Seattle Seahawks offensive lineman Kyle Fuller was suspended for the first two games of the season on Saturday for violating the league's substance abuse policy.Fuller will be allowed to practice with the team during the...

AP Pro Football WriterNFL, union extend deadline for franchise tags to MondayBy BARRY WILNERThe deadline for applying franchise and transition tags to free agents has been moved from Thursday to Monday by the league and players' union.With the NFL Players Association's members still voting on a new labor agreement...

AP Sports WriterGarrett not practicing with Browns because of 'little nick'By TOM WITHERSBEREA, Ohio (AP) The Cleveland Browns are not taking any chances with Myles Garrett, their No. 1 draft pick and $30 million investment.Garrett is being kept off the practice field by the team this week because...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos' Jamaal Charles shares story of 'outcast' childhoodBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) For most of his NFL career, Jamaal Charles hid the challenges of his childhood when he was badgered over his reading disability before finding a lifeline in the Special Olympics.''I feel like I...

AP Sports WriterOher's future with Panthers uncertain entering minicampBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Michael Oher's future in Carolina remains uncertain as the Panthers prepare for a mandatory three-day minicamp beginning Tuesday.The team's starting left tackle during its Super Bowl season in 2015 has not had any contact with...

Associated PressAtlanta to bring human rights murals to city for Super BowlBy BRINLEY HINEMANATLANTA (AP) In the months leading up to the 2019 Super Bowl, some of Atlanta's bare walls will get a makeover.The city of Atlanta and the Super Bowl Host Committee have partnered with arts group...