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Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) scores a touchdown as Houston Texans outside linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill (51) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Murray vs. Rodgers highlight of Packers-Cardinals showdown

By David Brandt an hour ago

Mike Lucci, Pro Bowl player with Detroit Lions, dies at 81

By Ed White Oct. 26, 2021 02:41 PM EDT
DETROIT (AP) — Mike Lucci, a Pro Bowl linebacker who played nine seasons with the Detroit Lions, died Tuesday at age 81. Lucci died after...

FILE - In this Friday, June 6, 2014 file photo, Travis Tritt performs during the CMA Fest at LP Field in Nashville, Tenn. Tritt, who canceled shows at venues that required a COVID-19 vaccine or mask-wearing, was set to sing the national anthem before Game 6 of the NL Championship Series on Saturday night, Oct. 23, 2021. The Braves' 41,000-seat stadium, Truist Park, has allowed full capacity most of the season with no requirements for vaccinations, negative tests or mask-wearing from fans. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)
2014 CMA Music Festival

Oct. 23, 2021 08:21 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Jorge Soler, right, rejoins the team for batting practice while preparing to play the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of baseball's NL Championship Series, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles. Soler rejoined the team Thursday after being out due to a positive COVID-19 test. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
After slamming COVID-19 rules, Tritt sings anthem at NLCS

By Paul Newberry Oct. 23, 2021 02:25 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) celebrates his sack of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. The Packers won 24-14. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Favre fan Heinicke savors chance to play at Lambeau Field

By Steve Megargee Oct. 21, 2021 02:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2014, file photo, NFL lawyer Brad Karp leaves federal court after a hearing on the proposed NFL concussion settlement, in Philadelphia. Lawyers for the NFL and retired players filed proposed changes to the $1 billion concussion settlement on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, to remove race-norming in dementia testing, which made it more difficult for Black players to qualify for payments. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
NFL, players agree to end 'race-norming' in $1B settlement

By Maryclaire Dale Oct. 20, 2021 01:05 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk (13) catches a 21-yard touchdown pass against Cleveland Browns cornerback Troy Hill (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Arizona Cardinals flying solo at top of latest AP Pro32 poll

By Simmi Buttar Oct. 19, 2021 08:29 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs 76 yards for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Bills take step back after being manhandled in Music City

By John Wawrow Oct. 19, 2021 07:05 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry leaves the field after the Titans beat the Buffalo Bills 34-31 in an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Titans banged up, resilient, ready to build off 34-31 win

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 19, 2021 06:49 PM EDT

CBS wins for first time this season, led by '60 Minutes'

By David Bauder Oct. 19, 2021 05:01 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — CBS won its first week of the new television season, primarily by being the network of choice for people who wanted to watch something other...

Singer Sheryl Crow watches as players warm up before an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Buffalo Bills Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Buffalo Bills at Tennessee Titans 10/18/2021

Oct. 18, 2021 08:09 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones warms-up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Los Angeles Rams at New York Giants 10/17/2021

Oct. 17, 2021 12:47 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady shouts as he runs on to the field before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Tom Brady throws 2 TD passes, Buccaneers beat Eagles 28-22

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 14, 2021 11:32 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes to wide receiver DK Metcalf for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Geno Smith's time arrives as he steps up for Seahawks

By Tim Booth Oct. 14, 2021 07:02 PM EDT

ESPN secures rights to Monday night wild-card game

Oct. 13, 2021 05:16 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — ESPN has signed a five-year agreement with the NFL to broadcast the Monday night game during the first weekend of the playoffs, beginning this...

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens 10/11/2021

Oct. 11, 2021 08:37 PM EDT

New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, left, talks with television analyst Troy Aikman, right, before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst (81), bottom right, celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Atlanta Falcons at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Ryan, Pitts lead Falcons past Jets 27-20 in London

By Ken Maguire Oct. 10, 2021 01:04 PM EDT

The field at SoFi Stadium sits empty during a weather delay shortly before the scheduled start of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Ratings surge: NFL is up 17%, averaging 17.3 million viewers

By Joe Reedy Oct. 06, 2021 03:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2012, file photo, New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith appears before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. A new retrial date of April 4 was set Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, for the man who killed ex-NFL star Will Smith in 2016 following a confrontation over a traffic crash in New Orleans. Cardell Hayes remains free on bond after his earlier manslaughter conviction in Smith’s death was overturned because the trial jury verdict was not unanimous. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
April retrial date for man who killed ex-Saints star Smith

By Kevin Mcgill Oct. 06, 2021 02:20 PM EDT