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Bucs PR staff wins pro football writers' Pete Rozelle Award

By The Associated Press Jun. 11, 2021 05:33 PM EDT
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers public relations staff has won the Pete Rozelle Award

Green Bay Packers' head coach Matt LaFleur watches during an NFL football minicamp Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
The Latest: CFL clears hurdle in bid to return this year

By The Associated Press Jun. 10, 2021 03:36 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the

File- This Jan. 9, 2021, file photo shows Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throwing a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Rivers has won the Pro Football Writers of America's Good Guy Award for his cooperation with reporters, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Rivers, who retired at 39 after one season with Indianapolis in 2020 following 16 years with the San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers, earned praise for consistently tackling all topics, even in a Zoom setting, and offering answers with perspective, wit and originality during his career.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Recently retired QB Rivers wins NFL writers' Good Guy Award

By The Associated Press Jun. 08, 2021 06:27 PM EDT
Retired quarterback Philip Rivers has won the Pro Football Writers of America's

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) prepares to throw against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game in Philadelphia. Retired Washington quarterback Smith has won the George Halas Award presented by the Pro Football Writers of America. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, FIle)
Retired Washington QB Alex Smith wins Halas adversity award

By The Associated Press Jun. 07, 2021 06:37 PM EDT
Retired Washington quarterback Alex Smith has won the George Halas Award,

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott looks on during NFL football practice in Orchard Park, N.Y., Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
The Latest: Bills to stay in Buffalo again for training camp

By The Associated Press Jun. 07, 2021 02:19 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the

Vikings agree to terms with cornerback Breeland

By The Associated Press Jun. 04, 2021 07:39 PM EDT
The Minnesota Vikings agreed to contract terms Friday with former Kansas City

Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) reacts after the team's 3-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in overtime in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
The Latest: Nuggets, Avalanche arena OK for full capacity

By The Associated Press Jun. 03, 2021 01:15 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the

In interview, Jones says he's ready to leave Falcons

By The Associated Press May. 24, 2021 06:49 PM EDT
Wide receiver Julio Jones says he’s ready to leave the Atlanta Falcons.

New York Giants first-round draft pick Kadarius Toney works out with one shoe off during NFL football rookie minicamp, Friday, May 14, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
The Latest: New Jersey to allow full capacity at MetLife

By The Associated Press May. 24, 2021 01:59 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 20, 2021 06:50 PM EDT
May 21 1881 — A small group of tennis club members meets at

Giants sign veterans Kelvin Benjamin, Corey Clement

By The Associated Press May. 16, 2021 12:45 PM EDT
The New York Giants signed wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin and running back Corey

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm reacts after striking out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Washington. The Nationals won 5-1. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The Latest: Bears coach Nagy going remote for minicamp

By The Associated Press May. 13, 2021 09:11 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 13, 2021 01:42 PM EDT
May 14 1913 — Washington’s Walter Johnson gives up a run in

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a press conference at Sahlen Field in Buffalo, N.Y., where the Toronto Blue Jays are scheduled to play several home games due to restrictions in cross-border travel between the U.S. and Canada on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. (Derek Gee/The Buffalo News via AP)
The Latest: Avalanche, Nuggets get OK to increase capacity

By The Associated Press May. 12, 2021 11:36 AM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 09, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
May 10 1913 — Donerail, ridden by Roscoe Goose, comes from

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press May. 06, 2021 04:49 PM EDT
May 7 1938 — Lawrin, ridden by Eddie Arcaro, wins the

The Chicago Cubs play the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in a baseball game Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Atlanta. The Braves announced they plan to expand attendance limits to full capacity beginning May 7. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: Washington expects full house for NFL home games

By The Associated Press May. 06, 2021 02:56 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2021, file photo, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talks during a ceremony as part of Super Bowl 55 in Tampa, Fla. The NFL is modifying COVID-19 protocols for all personnel who have been fully vaccinated. In a memo sent by Commissioner Roger Goodell to the 32 clubs Friday, April 23, 2021, and obtained by The Associated Press, he cited the “advice of our medical and scientific experts” for the agreement to modify protocols to ”reflect the reduced risk of infection and transmission for fully vaccinated individuals." (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
The Latest: Milwaukee Brewers reach 85% vaccination level

By The Associated Press May. 05, 2021 04:11 PM EDT
The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans inside linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) breaks up a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) during the second half of an NFL football game in Houston. The photo was part of a series of images by photographer David J. Phillip which won the Thomas V. diLustro best portfolio award for 2020 given out by the Associated Press Sports Editors during their annual winter meeting. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Stories on pandemic, Black coaches, among AP award winners

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2021 11:48 AM EDT
Well-reported stories on a wide-range of topics from the pandemic, plight of

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans cheer after Tampa Bay picked Kyle Trask, from Florida, in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
The Latest: Broncos end 3rd round with Ohio State's Browning

By The Associated Press Apr. 30, 2021 05:47 PM EDT
The latest on the second and third rounds of the NFL draft on Friday night.