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Dr. James Riding In speaks during a news conference by Native American advocacy groups, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Phoenix. The groups are calling for the NFL football team Kansas City Chiefs to drop their name, logo and their trademark “war chant” where fans make a chopping-hand gesture mimicking the Native American tomahawk. They play to demonstrate outside State Farm Stadium in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale during the Super Bowl 57 NFL football game. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Native Americans grapple with Chiefs Super Bowl celebrations

By Terry Tang And Heather Hollingsworth Feb. 15, 2023 05:33 PM EST

Travis Kelce takes part in the Kansas City Chiefs' victory celebration and parade in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, following the Chiefs' win over the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
'Our own dynasty': Kansas City fetes latest Super Bowl win

By Margaret Stafford Feb. 15, 2023 01:12 AM EST

FILE - Former NBA basketball player Shaquille O' Neal, who moonlights as DJ Diesel, appears at Shaq's Fun House in Miami during a pre-Super Bowl event on Feb. 1, 2020. O'Neal will host the carnival-themed event Friday that includes a human claw machine, Ferris wheel and 80-foot slide. Snoop Dogg and Diplo are the expected headliners. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Stars at the Super Bowl: How Gronk and Shaq plan to party

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Feb. 07, 2023 12:04 PM EST

Private planes make their way to takeoff as Scottsdale Airport jet traffic is expected to increase dramatically leading up to the NFL Super Bowl LVII football game at Scottsdale Airport in Scottsdale, Ariz., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Super Bowl draws epic air show of private planes to Phoenix

By Terry Tang Feb. 06, 2023 10:08 AM EST

Youth players with the Gulf Coast Sharks Youth Football Club playing a tackle football game on Sept. 10, 2022, in Gautier, Miss. The league's founder, Joel Fields, said youth football leagues are often unregulated. Some leagues allow children as young as five years old to play tackle football, he said. (Joel Fields via AP)
Football fans grapple with violent side of a beloved sport

By Jocelyn Noveck Jan. 05, 2023 01:35 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' Michael Gallup (13) makes a touchdown catch against Indianapolis Colts' Isaiah Rodgers (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
WRs Lamb, Gallup shining for Cowboys ahead of Beckham visit

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 05, 2022 01:03 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) leaps over New York Giants cornerback Jason Pinnock (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Sports on TV joins turkey, parade as holiday traditions

By David Bauder Nov. 30, 2022 04:43 PM EST

Injured Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz flips a football as he watches practice before the start of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Wentz returns to Commanders practice, not as starting QB

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 23, 2022 06:43 PM EST

FILE - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell interacts with fans during the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas, Saturday, April 30, 2022. Las Vegas oddsmakers had argued for years that sports betting is easier to monitor where it's legal and regulated. (AP Photo/Doug Benc, File)
Vegas oddsmakers, officials say NFL finally hears message

By Mark Anderson Nov. 22, 2022 03:47 PM EST

FILE - David Neal, executive producer of Fox's FIFA World Cup soccer coverage from Qatar, mingles during a preview event Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in New York. Fox Sports executive producer David Neal first heard in 2015 that the World Cup was moving to near the holiday season and he thought it would be the biggest lump of coal for the network and soccer supporters. But Neal and others have discovered that the world’s biggest soccer tournament could be the ultimate gift for Fox, Telemundo and sports fans. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
Fox, Telemundo see advantages to late fall World Cup

By Joe Reedy Nov. 16, 2022 04:17 AM EST

University of Virginia defensive tackle Aaron Faumui wipes his face as he talks about his teammates who were killed in an overnight shooting on the grounds of the University of Virginia Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va. Authorities say three people have been killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at the University of Virginia and a student suspect is in custody. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Slain football players remembered as funny, sweet, ambitious

By Hank Kurz Jr. And Ben Finley Nov. 15, 2022 03:07 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell (1) runs in for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. The Colts defeated the Raider 25-20. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Matt Ryan, interim coach Saturday rally Colts past Raiders

By Mark Anderson Nov. 13, 2022 07:21 PM EST

FILE - Former Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden speaks about former quarterback Ken Stabler, pictured at rear, during a ceremony honoring Stabler at halftime of an NFL football game between the Raiders and the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif., on Sept. 13, 2015. The NFL is making that a lasting tribute by honoring the late broadcaster by launching the “John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration” to begin on the first Thanksgiving following his death last December. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
NFL to honor John Madden on Thanksgiving broadcasts

By Josh Dubow Nov. 11, 2022 01:30 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey waves to fans as he walks off the field after the 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-14 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
49ers look to show off new offense vs. Chargers

By Josh Dubow Nov. 10, 2022 07:43 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

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) scores past New York Giants safety Julian Love (20) and safety Xavier McKinney (29) on a 7-yard touchdown run during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Giants' McKinney out at least 4 games with hand injury

By Tom Canavan Nov. 07, 2022 11:56 AM EST

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) spikes the ball after tight end Shane Zylstra's 1-yard reception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions activate Zylstra brothers; TE Shane catches TD in win

By Dave Hogg Nov. 06, 2022 06:17 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) runs the ball as Washington Football Team cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) defends during the first half of an NFL football game on Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. Ridley is getting a fresh start in Jacksonville, although it's unclear when he will be allowed to play again. The Jaguars made a complex deal to land Ridley just before the NFL trading deadline Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Falcons trade suspended WR Ridley to Jaguars in complex deal

By Mark Long Nov. 01, 2022 04:06 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is rushed by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, center, with Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams (73) defending during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Chubb runs for 2 TDs, Browns blast Burrow, Bengals 32-13

By Tom Withers Oct. 31, 2022 11:11 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is wrapped up by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) as linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (28) closes in in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Browns' Garrett hoping to sack Burrow, Bengals on Halloween

By Tom Withers Oct. 30, 2022 01:57 PM EDT