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Give Phil Mickelson credit for being prepared for a Ryder Cup that has his fingerprints all over it.

Miami Marlins ace Jose Fernandez was remembered Thursday as a larger than life figure during a homily at his funeral.

Sign him up!

Ouch.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Ron Rivera says running back Jonathan Stewart will miss his second straight game this Sunday with a hamstring injury when the Carolina Panthers visit the Atlanta Falcons.

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan isn't yet ready to rule out Sammy Watkins from playing at New England on Sunday after the receiver missed his second straight practice on Thursday because of a sore left foot.

As far as city leaders are concerned, Rome's bid for the 2024 Olympics is finished.

BOSTON (AP) Massachusetts officials are moving to name a bridge in honor of retiring Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz.

NEW YORK GIANTS (2-1) at MINNESOTA (3-0)

NEW ORLEANS (0-3) at SAN DIEGO (1-2)

TENNESSEE (1-2) at HOUSTON (2-1)

Martin Kaymer thought he was supposed to deliver extraordinary shots at the Ryder Cup because that's all he ever saw.

FARGO, N.D. (AP) Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz spent part of his off week bow hunting in his home state of North Dakota.

CLEVELAND (0-3) at WASHINGTON (1-2)

KANSAS CITY (2-1) at PITTSBURGH (2-1)

DENVER (3-0) at TAMPA BAY (1-2)

The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times local): 11:50 a.m.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) The New York Jets have signed wide receiver/kick returner Jeremy Ross and placed defensive lineman Lawrence Thomas on injured reserve with a torn labrum.

Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Thursday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EDT:

Dustin Johnson says the U.S. team needs a short memory when it comes to the Ryder Cup.