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AP Sports WriterJaguars select Blake Bortles starting QB heading into seasonBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars are sticking with Blake Bortles - because of his legs.Coach Doug Marrone selected Bortles as his starting quarterback for the season opener Saturday, a surprising turnabout that said more about...

The Latest: 2nd masseuse in Kraft case arrestedWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) The Latest on the prostitution case against New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft (all times local):4:10 p.m.A second massage therapist who detectives in Florida say performed a sex act on New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft...

AP Sports WriterJaguars' Ngakoue, Bills' Incognito clear air after remarksBy MARK LONGLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue says he and Buffalo Bills guard Richie Incognito have cleared the air after Ngakoue accused Incognito of using ''weak racist slurs'' during a playoff game earlier...

NFL CalendarBy Associated PressFeb. 24-March 2 - NFL scouting combine, Indianapolis.Feb. 25 - First day for clubs to designate franchise or transition players.March 10 - Deadline for clubs to designate franchise or transition players before 4 p.m. EDT.March 18 - Free agency, trading periods begin, 4 p.m. EDT.March 29-April...

AP Sports WriterRedskins still trying to pare down receiving optionsBy HANK KURZ Jr.RICHMOND, Va. (AP) The Washington Redskins broke camp Sunday and headed to their Ashburn training facility still seeking answers to two major questions about the offense: Who will be their quarterback, and who will be his...

AP Sports WriterKeenum concussion may force Haskins into action for RedskinsBy STEPHEN WHYNOWASHINGTON (AP) The Dwayne Haskins era may be here, but not the way the Redskins wanted it.Haskins relieved concussed quarterback Case Keenum at halftime of Washington's 19-9 loss at the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday night. The...

AP Sports WriterGiants' Ballentine coping with shooting after being draftedBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) The New York Giants cornerback who was wounded hours after being drafted in an April shooting that claimed the life of his Washburn University teammate is trying to make a career in the...

AP Pro Football WriterAP source: Meyer near deal with Jaguars in coaching returnBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Urban Meyer has won everywhere he's been. Small colleges. Big-time programs. He's been a difference-maker at each stop during his storied coaching career.He's ready to try something new: the NFL.Meyer and...

AP Sports WriterWatson's play has Houston Texans leading AFC SouthBy KRISTIE RIEKENHOUSTON (AP) After the Houston Texans improved to 6-3 with a win over the Jaguars before their bye week, DeAndre Hopkins was asked to make the case for Deshaun Watson to be the league's MVP.''Deshaun can make...

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) The Panthers are hoping they've found another ''superhero'' in rookie outside linebacker Brian Burns. The first-round draft pick from Florida State was impressive in his NFL preseason debut with two sacks in less than two quarters of action against the Chicago Bears on Thursday night. And he...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans have placed linebacker Deiontrez Mount on injured reserve and promoted linebacker Justin Staples to the roster from the practice squad.The Titans announced the moves Saturday. They host Miami (1-3) on Sunday.Mount tore an ACL on Wednesday at practice.The 6-foot-4 Staples played six...

AP Sports WriterWatt eager for fresh start, family reunion in PittsburghBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Turns out, Derek Watt's reunion with younger brother T.J. has its limits. Like say, sharing a roof for the first time since college.''I know (T.J.) doesn't want that,'' Derek Watt said with a laugh...