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Amari Cooper, Tyron Smith among key Cowboys starters expected to play vs. Eagles
Dallas is expected to have Cooper, Smith and other key starters available for Sunday's pivotal NFC East showdown against Philadelphia.

Packers rule out Davante Adams, Darnell Savage for Monday night's game
Green Bay will be without its top receiver and its playmaking rookie safety on Monday night against the Lions.

Saints quarterback Drew Brees posts video of him throwing footballs
Brees' plan to return before the original six-to-eight week window could be a reality after he posts Instagram videos of him throwing footballs.

NFL fines Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett for hits on Jets QB Trevor Siemian
The league docked Garrett $42,112 for the hits on Siemian, who will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury.

San Diego Padres fire manager Andy Green
Mired in fourth place in the NL West, the Padres axed Green after four seasons in San Diego.

Michael Jordan selling off large piece of Charlotte Hornets, retaining majority control of club
The NBA great will continue to run the franchise after bringing in two New York-based investors as partners.

Jets LB C.J. Mosley to miss Monday's game against Browns, Le'Veon Bell questionable
Already without quarterback Sam Darnold, New York will also be without its playmaking linebacker against Cleveland.

Julio Jones agrees to contract extension making him highest paid receiver in NFL
The 30-year-old Jones agrees to a three-year, $66 million extension that will keep him in Atlanta through the 2023 season.

Oddsmakers make New England Patriots the favorite to sign Antonio Brown
In search of a top pass-catching threat, New England is the favorite to land the talented but drama-filled receiver, who was released by the Raiders on Saturday.

Houston Texans acquire Laremy Tunsil from Miami Dolphins
On a big day of moves, the Texans addressed their hole at left tackle by trading for the former 13th overall pick.

Houston Texans trade Jadeveon Clowney to Seattle Seahawks
Unable to reach a long-term deal with the three-time Pro Bowler, the Texans shipped Clowney to Seattle for two players and a third-round pick.

Texans fear running back Lamar Miller has torn ACL
Houston's leading rusher each of the last three seasons sustained a "serious" injury in Saturday's preseason game against Dallas.

Patriots tight end Lance Kendricks suspended one game
The veteran tight end will miss the season opener for violating the NFL's drug policy.

Cowboys sign LB Jaylon Smith to contract extension
The linebacker who famously injured his left knee in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl has signed a five-year extension worth $64 million.

Boston Red Sox place Chris Sale on IL with elbow inflammation
Boston's hopes to defend its World Series title may have taken a serious blow with the loss of Sale.

Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest on track for record number of entries
The storied football handicapping contest is on pace to set a record for entries for the ninth straight year.

Rookies Yordan Alvarez, Aristides Aquino each hit three HR, make history
On Saturday, the Astros' Alvarez and the Reds' Aquino became the first pair of rookies to each hit three home runs on the same day.

Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck to miss next three practices
The Colts quarterback is still recovering from the calf injury that he first injured in April.

Suspended New England Patriots receiver Josh Gordon applies for reinstatement
The oft-suspended receiver is serving an indefinite suspension after the latest of several violations of the NFL-NFLPA substance abuse policy.

Houston Astros Make Blockbuster Trade For Starter Zack Greinke
The AL's top team sends four prospects to Arizona for the former Cy Young award winner.