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AP Sports WriterTagovailoa looking forward to going full speed in MarchBy MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Tua Tagovailoa climbed up a couple stairs, then walked to the podium without a hitch Tuesday.It was a promising start to a critical week.Eventually, the former Alabama quarterback revealed what NFL scouts eagerly awaited:...

AP Sports WriterQB Schaub gives Falcons 'cool' backup to starter RyanBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Matt Schaub's cool presence in the huddle has the Falcons believing the offense can keep moving should starting quarterback Matt Ryan's long string of consecutive starts end this season.Schaub, 35, is entering...

Associated PressPatriots owner Robert Kraft accused of soliciting prostituteBy TERRY SPENCER and JOSHUA REPLOGLEJUPITER, Fla. (AP) Robert Kraft, the billionaire owner of the New England Patriots, faces charges of soliciting a prostitute after he was twice videotaped in a sex act at a shopping-center massage parlor in Florida,...

Lions sign TE Wes Saxton, waive DB Raysean PringleALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed free agent tight end Wes Saxton.The Lions announced the move Monday. They also waived defensive back Raysean Pringle.Saxton has played one NFL game in his career, for the New York Jets...

Denver Broncos defensive end faces rape charge in AtlantaATLANTA (AP) Denver Broncos defensive end Adam Gotsis has been charged with rape in Atlanta.An incident report says a 30-year-old woman went to Atlanta police headquarters on Feb. 1 and told an investigator Gotsis had raped her on March 9,...

AP Sports WriterSuccess of Giants' offense rests with lineBy TOM CANAVANEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) There is no doubt the New York Giants have the talent at the skill positions to be a success on offense.It starts with two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning at quarterback and extends to...

Chiefs rule Claiborne, Fenton out for game against BroncosKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs ruled out cornerbacks Morris Claiborne and Rashad Fenton for their game against the Denver Broncos while pass rusher Frank Clark is questionable after returning to practice Friday.Claiborne did not practice all week...

AP Sports WriterBaylor's Matt Rhule agrees to become Panthers next coachBy STEVE REEDCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) David Tepper is entrusting Baylor’s Matt Rhule to lead the Carolina Panthers out of what he views as a cycle of “long term mediocrity.”The Panthers owner hired the 44-year-old Rhule on Tuesday to...

AP Sports WriterRacial injustice themes on display in empty NFL stadiumsBy JIMMY GOLENSeattle's Jason Myers kicked the ball through the end zone to open Seattle's season at Atlanta. No one else on the field moved.Instead, the Seahawks and Falcons dropped to one knee where they had stood.After years of...

Pats' WR Josh Gordon placed on IR with knee, ankle injuriesFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) The Patriots have placed receiver Josh Gordon on injured reserve with knee and ankle injuries.The move was posted on the NFL's transaction wire late Wednesday afternoon.Gordon suffered the injuries during New England's win over the...

AP Sports WriterKevin Johnson gets warm welcome in fresh start with BillsBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Cornerback Kevin Johnson required little introduction upon signing with the Buffalo Bills this spring while attempting to put behind his injury-troubled past with Houston Texans.Johnson was already familiar with Bills defensive...

Rookie WR Johnson paying no heed to Antonio Brown mentionsPITTSBURGH (AP) Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Diontae Johnson understands parallels will be drawn between himself and former Steelers star Antonio Brown. The third-round pick, however, is focused on forging his own path.The comparisons and serendipitous circumstances that link...