Texans re-signing Joel Heath

The Texans are re-signing defensive end Joel Heath after cutting him Thursday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. Heath, who has not played this season, cleared waivers. The Texans cut him out of the preseason and signed him back Nov. 11. Heath was inactive for last week’s game against the Ravens. Heath, a former [more]

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Garrett insists Rudolph used a racial slur. The Steelers quarterback denies it

Saying "I know what I heard," suspended Cleveland Browns player Myles Garrett on Thursday stood by his allegation that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph used a racial slur to spark the helmet-swinging brawl that got Garrett suspended.

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George Kittle hopeful to return to lineup against Packers

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has missed his team’s last two games due to knee and ankle injuries. He’s really hoping that streak won’t grow to three. Kittle returned to practice on Thursday for the first time since being injured on Halloween night. According to Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, Kittle is hopeful to [more]

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Darius Leonard on Deshaun Watson fumble: “I had it”

Trailing 20-17 with 1:48 left to play in Thursday night’s game against the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard swears he made a play that could have changed the outcome of the game. Leonard stripped Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson of the football on a 6-yard quarterback sweep. Whether the on-field officials saw the ball [more]

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The Buzzer: Streaks good and bad around NHL; Leafs turn the page

Chronicling a busy night in the NHL.

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Shaquem Griffin glad to get chance to contribute on defense for Seahawks

Shaquem Griffin played 41 defensive snaps in his first career NFL game and then played just nine defensive snaps in his next 24 games combined. So even though it was just 14 snaps last week against the San Francisco 49ers, Griffin was excited to be back in the mix on something other than just special [more]

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Maple Leafs end skid in first Babcock-less game

Streak ends at six losses as Keefe wins his NHL coaching debut.

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