Jim Brown
FILE - In this Sept. 24, 1989, file photo, Tony Mandarich backs off the line during the second quarter at Anaheim stadium as the Green Bay Packers played the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game. Considered one of best offensive line prospects in history, lasted only three seasons in Green Bay. (AP photo/Alan Greth, File)
The famous and the flops: best and worst NFL 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 24, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) runs off of the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo. Garrett has been impressed with the free agent pieces the team has added this winter. With Jadeveon Clowney coming to Cleveland, the defense will be better.“We'll be very scary,” Garrett said. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
Garrett: Browns' defense 'scary' with Clowney and him

By Tom Withers Apr. 22, 2021 04:02 PM EDT

File-This Jan. 16, 2021, file photo shows Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones (33) being chased down by Los Angeles Rams' Jordan Fuller (32) and Rams' Darious Williams during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Green Bay, Wis. The Pro Bowl running back, Jones has agreed to a new deal with the Green Bay Packers and won’t be exploring free agency. Drew Rosenhaus, Jones’ agent, confirmed that his client had agreed on a four-year deal worth $48 million that includes a $13 million signing bonus. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Mother knows best: Jones savors chance to stay in Green Bay

By Steve Megargee Mar. 26, 2021 04:50 PM EDT

File-This Jan. 16, 2021, file photo shows Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones (33) being chased down by Los Angeles Rams' Jordan Fuller (32) and Rams' Darious Williams during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Green Bay, Wis. The Pro Bowl running back, Jones has agreed to a new deal with the Green Bay Packers and won’t be exploring free agency. Drew Rosenhaus, Jones’ agent, confirmed that his client had agreed on a four-year deal worth $48 million that includes a $13 million signing bonus. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Aaron Jones staying with Packers on 4-year, $48 million deal

By Steve Megargee Mar. 14, 2021 06:13 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on from the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Positive COVID-19 tests have knocked Stefanski out of Cleveland's wild-card game at Pittsburgh on Sunday night — the Browns' first playoff appearance since the 2002 season. (AP Photo/Justin Berl, File)
Browns' Stefanski: 'We've got to find a way' vs Steelers

By Tom Withers Jan. 06, 2021 12:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept.1969 file photo, Denver Broncos' Floyd Little avoids the tackle of New York Jets' Steve O'Neal (20) during a football game in Denver. Little, the Hall of Fame running back who starred at Syracuse and for the Denver Broncos, has died. The Pro Football Hall of Fame said he died Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/File)
Floyd Little, Syracuse and Broncos great, dies at 78

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 02, 2021 03:30 PM EST

FILE - This is a 1970 file photo showing Chicago Bears football player Gale Sayers. Sports in 2020 was an unending state of mourning. Football lost a big piece of its heart: Don Shula, Gale Sayers, Paul Hornung, Bobby Mitchell.(AP Photo/File)
From Kobe to Maradona, a year of staggering losses in sports

By Fred Lief Dec. 29, 2020 12:54 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry , left, runs past Detroit Lions outside linebacker Jamie Collins during the second half of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Henry led the NFL with 1,540 yards rushing last season before running the Titans to their first AFC championship game in 17 years. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Derrick Henry poised to repeat as NFL's rushing leader

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 29, 2020 12:11 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) falls on the field after he was sacked by Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
A winner: Chiefs vs Saints, with Brees back to face Mahomes

By Barry Wilner Dec. 17, 2020 11:44 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) gains yardage as he tries to get around Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Sidney Jones during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
NFL rushing leader not worried about workload for Titans

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 17, 2020 04:46 PM EST

Denver Broncos wide receiver Diontae Spencer celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
NFL Today, Week 14

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 10:18 PM EST

Tennessee Titans cornerback Malcolm Butler, left, breaks up a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (17) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Henry runs wild, Titans hand Jags 12th straight loss, 31-10

By Mark Long Dec. 13, 2020 04:14 PM EST

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) walks off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:17 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Demarcus Robinson (11) runs after a catch as Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
NFL stages Careers in Football Forum for HBCU students

By The Associated Press Dec. 11, 2020 03:15 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 04:27 PM EST
Dec. 13 1942 — The Washington Redskins win the NFL Championship with a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Bears. 1958 —...

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) celebrates returning an onside kick for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts with wide receiver Cameron Batson (13) and lDaren Bates in the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Back-to-back road wins put Titans in control of AFC South

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 30, 2020 03:00 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2020 05:27 PM EST
Nov. 29 1890 — Navy beats Army 24-0 in the first matchup of this historic series. 1934 — The Detroit Lions play their...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 12:48 PM EST
Nov. 22 1875 — Harvard beats Yale 4-0 in the schools’ first football meeting. With 15 players on each side, the game is a mix of rugby and...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) tosses the ball to running back Kareem Hunt (27) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
With Chubb, Hunt leading way, Browns cutting playoff path

By Tom Withers Nov. 16, 2020 03:23 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 17 1956 — Syracuse beats Colgate 61-7 behind halfback Jim Brown. He sets an NCAA-record for points by an individual player in a single...