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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is congratulated by Houston Texans offensive tackle Tytus Howard (71) after their NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Analysis: Deshaun Watson has long way to go for improvement

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 05, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson gestures on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
If NFL had its way, Deshaun Watson's return would be on hold

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 02, 2022 08:51 PM EST

Sam Rapoport, NFL senior director of diversity, equity and inclusion, smiles during an interview over Zoom from New York on Nov. 10, 2022. Rapoport fell in love with football the first time she held a ball and threw a spiral as a 12-year-old growing up in Canada. Rapoport ended up becoming a professional quarterback in a women’s tackle football league and has spent two decades working to expand career opportunities for women in the sport. (AP Photo)
Analysis: NFL's appeal to women isn't about pink jerseys

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 18, 2022 06:00 AM EST

FILE - Indianapolis Colts vice chair Kalen Jackson, also one of the team's owners, watches during the first half of the Colts' NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Oct. 6, 2022, in Denver. From the owner’s suite to the front office to the sidelines, the number of women in the NFL is steadily rising. Jackson was born into football, one of three daughters of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. She got her introduction to the sport attending community events. Now, she has a seat at the table for owners’ meetings. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Number of women working in the NFL steadily rising

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 17, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stands on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns QB Watson practices for 1st time during suspension

By Tom Withers Nov. 16, 2022 02:25 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
NFL sees higher grades for gender hiring in diversity study

By Aaron Beard Nov. 10, 2022 03:50 PM EST

FILE 0 Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stands on the field during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. othing can slow the NFL’s popularity, but there are significant, unsavory off-field issues that are looming over the league as the season heads to the second half: multiple investigations of Commanders owner Daniel Snyder; the suspension and pending return of Browns QB Deshaun Watson; the lawsuit brought by Steelers assistant coach Brian Flores. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Snyder’s status, Watson’s ban, Flores’ lawsuit hang over NFL

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 10, 2022 02:23 PM EST

The Washington Commanders football team's name and logo is seen at the NFL football team's facility in Ashburn, Va., Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. The attorney general for the District of Columbia said Thursday his office is filing a civil consumer protection lawsuit against the Washington Commanders, owner Dan Snyder, the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Snyder, Commanders, NFL, Goodell sued by DC attorney general

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 10, 2022 01:28 PM EST

Sportlight-Week Ahead, Nov. 4-10

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 4 1934 — The Detroit Lions rush for an NFL-record 426 yards in a 40-7 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only bright spot for the Pirates is...

FILE - Washington Commanders' Dan Snyder poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. Part or all of the NFL’s Washington Commanders could soon be for sale, after owners Dan and Tanya Snyder said they have hired Bank of America Securities to “consider potential transactions.” The team announced the surprising decision Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Dan and Tanya Snyder hire firm to explore sale of Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 02, 2022 11:32 AM EDT

Pumas' Andrea Martinez walks with her teammates after failing a kick during a Liga Mayor football match against Aztecas in Mexico City, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022. Martinez stopped playing soccer to become the first woman to play college football amongst men in Mexico's top amateur division. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Mexico's 1st female college football kicker takes field

By Carlos Rodriguez Nov. 01, 2022 12:56 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa, left, greets Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes after an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes keeping busy even during bye week

By Dave Skretta Oct. 27, 2022 03:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2013, file photo, Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder walks off the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md. Few NFL teams have managed to lose as much as Washington has since Daniel Snyder was part of a group that purchased the franchise for a then-record $800 million in 1999. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Under Dan Snyder, Washington sank from NFL elite to also-ran

By Howard Fendrich Oct. 25, 2022 11:29 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper speaks to the media after the firing of NFL football head coach Matt Rhule in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Dan Snyder and other billionaires who own the NFL's teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2022 06:53 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden practices before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, on Oct. 30, 2016, in Cleveland. Haden has a formal NFL retirement date. The three-time Pro Bowl cornerback told The Associated Press he is planning to sign a one-day contract with Cleveland on Oct. 30 2022, so he can retire as a member of the team that drafted him in the first round in 2007. The Browns will honor the 33-year-old Haden a day later during their home game against Cincinnati on Monday Night Football. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Haden enters Florida's Hall of Fame, plans NFL retirement

By Mark Long Oct. 08, 2022 12:46 PM EDT

United States' Sophia Smith, right, challenges for the ball with England's Millie Bright during the women's friendly soccer match between England and the US at Wembley stadium in London, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
USA vs England 10/7/2022

Oct. 07, 2022 05:43 PM EDT

England and US teams stand together with a banner as a show of solidarity for victims of abuse before the women's friendly soccer match between England and the US at Wembley stadium in London, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022. (Nick Potts/PA via AP)
England tops US 2-1, women unfurl banner at Wembley Stadium

Oct. 07, 2022 05:41 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers trains at The Grove in Chandler's Cross, England, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 ahead the NFL game against New York Giants at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Sunday. (AP Photo/David Cliff)
Rodgers eager to air it out in Packers' 1st London game

By Mattias Karén Oct. 07, 2022 10:50 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur directs his team during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Rodgers relishes Packers long-awaited London game vs. Giants

By Ken Maguire Oct. 06, 2022 10:46 AM EDT

Sportlight-Week Ahead, Oct. 7-13

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 7 1904 — Jack Chesbro registers his 41st victory of the season as New York defeats Boston 3-2. 1916 — Georgia Tech, coached by John...