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Diamondbacks, Davies finalize $5 million, 1-year deal

(AP) — Seven of the 14 teams in this year’s playoffs didn’t make the field last season, giving the NFL’s upcoming wild-card weekend a mix of traditional powerhouses and underdogs.

METAIRIE(AP)—During a time of transition, the New Orleans Saints looked like a franchise trying to figure out some things.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills safety Damar Hamlin said he returned to Buffalo on Monday “with a lot of love on my heart” to continue his recovery in a hospital there, a week after going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on the field during a game in Cincinnati.

ELTON — The Elton High Lady Indians (1011) hosted the Mamou High Lady Green Demons (9-8) on Tuesday night at Oris Guidry Gymnasium in a non-district contest. The Lady Indians broke a four-game losing streak with a strong first half performance that cinched the 43-21 win over the Lady Demons The Lady Indian offense dominated the hardwood with 18 points in the first quarter of the contest while their defensive attack held the Lady Demons back, allowing them only two points. Jamarsha LaComb led the first quarter charge scoring six points for the Lady Indians. Kayilah Guillory pitched in four points with a pair of baskets. Laylah Fontenot and Brianna Laughlin each chipped in three points while Kharington Thomas added two more.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is breathing on his own and able to talk after having his breathing tube removed, his agent said Friday — the latest step in his remarkable recovery in the four days since going into cardiac arrest and being resuscitated on the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — A month ago, this game between AFC East rivals might have had different implications.