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The fans at Gillette Stadium will be treated to a game between the Houston Texans and the New England Patriots when they take their seats on Sunday. Houston at New England When: 4:30 PM ET, Sunday, January 13, 2013 Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts TV: 4:30 p.m. ET, CBS. Line: Patriots -10, O/U...

McFadden's relatives among injured in Little Rock shootingLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Dallas Cowboys running back Darren McFadden says his relatives were among the 28 people injured in a shooting at a Little Rock nightclub last week.The Little Rock native and two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up said in a statement...

AP Sports WriterBucs, Saints collide with first place on line in NFC SouthBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) Tom Brady vs. Drew Brees won't be the only compelling storyline when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints clash with first place on the line in the NFC South.The...

Dolphins acquire DT Akeem Spence from Lions for draft pickMIAMI (AP) Defensive tackle Akeem Spence has been acquired by the Miami Dolphins from the Detroit Lions for an undisclosed 2019 draft pick.The Dolphins swung the deal announced Thursday to plug a hole created when they released five-time Pro...

AP Pro Football WriterNo panic in Philly despite 2-2 startBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) A mediocre start won't force the Philadelphia Eagles to make personnel changes.Coach Doug Pederson reiterated his confidence in his staff and players as the defending Super Bowl champions get ready for an NFC championship game...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Former NFL star Darren Sharper, who already has pleaded guilty or no-contest to sexual assault charges in three states, is set to enter a new plea in a federal case on May 29 in New Orleans.Sharper has entered a not-guilty plea to federal charges that...

Giants DB Baker surrenders to police in armed robbery caseFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) New York Giants cornerback DeAndre Baker surrendered to police Saturday after being charged with robbing people of money and valuables at a cookout he was attending with another NFL player.Baker is charged with four counts...

Cardinals awarded Cobi Hamilton off waivers from TexansTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have been awarded wide receiver Cobi Hamilton off waivers from the Houston Texans.The Cardinals announced the move Thursday.Hamilton has 18 receptions for 242 yards and two touchdowns in 14 career NFL games with Pittsburgh and...

Associated PressAmid suite heat, top Vikings stadium leaders resignBy KYLE POTTERMINNEAPOLIS (AP) The two top leaders of the authority overseeing the Minnesota Vikings' stadium resigned abruptly Thursday after weeks of criticism over the questionable use of luxury suites by officials' family and friends, a practice that auditors labeled...

Chiefs promote Borgonzi to director of football operationsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Chiefs have promoted Mike Borgonzi to director of football operations and Ryan Poles to assistant director of player personnel as part of a series of front-office moves made following the NFL draft.Chiefs general manager Brett Veach...

AP Sports WriterDespite playoff breakthrough, Dolphins have much work to doBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Even as the Miami Dolphins' offseason begins, they're still chasing the New England Patriots.The Dolphins made the playoffs for the first time in eight years but failed to gain much ground on their...

NFL establishes owner-player committee on social justiceNEW YORK (AP) The NFL has established a player-owner committee focusing on social and racial justice initiatives.The league also said Tuesday it is beginning a ''Let's Listen Together'' campaign that includes digital content and commercials highlighting player-led work on equality issues. That...