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Taylor encouraged by free agent haul as Bengals rebuildCINCINNATI (AP) Cincinnati had a list of top targets heading into free agency, and coach Zac Taylor says the Bengals got the players they wanted.The Bengals announced Wednesday they had reached agreements with eight unrestricted free agents since the new...

Chargers offensive tackle Okung questionable for SundayCOSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Russell Okung is questionable for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders.Okung suffered a groin injury during last week's 29-27 victory over San Francisco. The ninth-year offensive tackle missed one game last year due...

NFL owners approve terms for labor agreement; union to discuss in Friday conference call.NEW YORK (AP) NFL owners approve terms for labor agreement; union to discuss in Friday conference call.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - In the hours after a four-sack performance gave Justin Houston the Chiefs' franchise record, all he could talk about was how close Kansas City came to making the playoffs.Houston insisted his new single-season mark would hit him some day. He might be on a...

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor is still recovering from a concussion, raising the possibility of rookie Nathan Peterman opening the season against the New York Jets on Sunday. Coach Sean McDermott said before practice Monday that Taylor has shown signs of improvement but remains in concussion...

Jury awards $6M in Drew Brees diamond-fraud lawsuitSAN DIEGO (AP) A jury has awarded more than $6 million to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees in a lawsuit that claimed a San Diego County jeweler sold him over-priced diamonds.The San Diego Union-Tribune says a Superior Court jury made...

NFL's Huddle initiative nears 400 million volunteer minutesNEW YORK (AP) The NFL says its Huddle for 100 initiative totaled more than 1 million volunteers donating nearly 400 million minutes to their communities.The Miami Dolphins led the way with 75.623 million minutes from 163 events.As part of its celebration...

AP Sports WriterPatriots sign veteran LB David Harris to 2-year dealBy KYLE HIGHTOWERBOSTON (AP) The New England Patriots have signed former New York Jets linebacker David Harris.The team announced the move Thursday. The Patriots also released receiver DeAndrew White.Terms of Harris' deal were not disclosed, but a person...

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - A young Tom Brady and the New England Patriots grabbed three championships in his first four seasons as a starter. They have been outstanding ever since, and are still chasing their first NFL title since the 2004 season. ''I think when you're young, there is no perspective,''...

The PITTSBURGH and the BALTIMORE will both be gunning for a victory on 11/4/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PITTSBURGH STEELERS vs BALTIMORE RAVENS When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, November 4, 2018 Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland ROT TEAM PS OU ML 455 PITTSBURGH -2.5 (-110) 47.5 (-110) 120 -140 456 BALTIMORE TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -2.5 PREDICTION: BALTIMORE , PITTSBURGH Oddsmakers currently have the BALTIMORE listed...

CBS Sports hires former NFL ref Steratore as rules analystNEW YORK (AP) CBS Sports has hired former referee Gene Steratore as a rules analyst for its NFL broadcasts.Steratore retired this offseason after leading the officiating crew at the Super Bowl in Minneapolis. He says that after 15 years...

AP Pro Football WriterTitans back to waiting after NFL postpones game vs. SteelersBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Tennessee Titans find themselves back in a waiting mode, hoping the NFL allows them back inside their headquarters by Tuesday.Their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers is now postponed until...