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New York Giants head coach Joe Judge yells from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Giants 20-9. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
NFL teams taking extra precautions as COVID-19 cases spike

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2021 04:21 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
It's Groundhog Day again as Steelers' uneven season rolls on

By Will Graves Dec. 10, 2021 10:59 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) catches a pass for a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Jackson and Carr have found rhythm in time for Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 02, 2021 09:03 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs the ball for a first down as Dallas Cowboys' Malik Hooker (28), Justin Hamilton (99), Jourdan Lewis (26) and Dorance Armstrong (92) attempt to make the stop in overtime of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Thanksgiving football, Big 10 rivalry game score in ratings

By David Bauder Dec. 01, 2021 04:53 PM EST

Graphic shows NFL team matchups and predicts the winners in Week 12 action; 3c x 4 inches
Traditional Thanksgiving Day games are tricky for Pro Picks

By Barry Wilner Nov. 24, 2021 10:53 AM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2021 02:38 PM EST
Nov. 26 1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley, rights, is greeted on the field by an unidentified member of the Ravens before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago. Huntley will start in place of a sick Lamar Jackson. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Baltimore Ravens at Chicago Bears 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 11:53 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady yells at his team during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
NFL Notes: Jets QB Flacco still a 'cool' presence in huddle

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2021 03:13 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) pushes down Arizona Cardinals linebacker Markus Golden (44) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Rodgers stands by remarks, admits being misleading on status

By Steve Megargee Nov. 09, 2021 03:52 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield watches players warm up for an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Trick or treat: Big Ben, Steelers visit Browns on Halloween

By Tom Withers Oct. 28, 2021 06:42 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is sacked by Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) and defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Trick or treat: Browns' Garrett having fun with Halloween

By Brian Dulik Oct. 15, 2021 03:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2014, file photo, Oakland Raiders strong safety Usama Young warms up before an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Young sold lemonade during NFL games in Washington as a kid. His father, Leroi Young, got him the job and helped him regain it when he was fired a couple times. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
NFL retirees mentoring players on fatherhood playbook

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 19, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) speaks with wide receivers Michael Gallup (13), Amari Cooper (19) and CeeDee Lamb (88) during an NFL football team practice Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Dead and gone: Cowboys' Prescott moving past horrific injury

By Schuyler Dixon Jun. 10, 2021 05:28 PM EDT

FILE - Former NFL player Warrick Dunn speaks at the "Beyond the Physical: A Symposium on Mental Health in Sports" hosted by the NFL, NFL Players Association and Cigna at Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center in Atlanta, in this Monday, May 14, 2018, file photo. Former NFL star Warrick Dunn is hosting a conversation centered on diversity and inclusion as part of his charity’s Juneteenth celebration. Dunn, a three-time Pro Bowl running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Atlanta Falcons, will sit down with NFL Network host Steve Wyche on Thursday evening, June 10, 2021, for a virtual chat featuring guest appearances from various players past and present. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland, File)
Former NFL star Warrick Dunn tackles housing inequalities

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 10, 2021 11:30 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is tripped up by New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley as strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Kamara's 6 TDs tie NFL record; Saints beat Vikings 52-33

By Brett Martel Dec. 25, 2020 08:10 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Za'Darius Smith reacts after sacking Carolina Panthers' Teddy Bridgewater during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-16. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Jets make $1 million donation among 4 organizations

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 01:21 PM EST

New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett watches workouts before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. The game marks the first time Garrett has returned to play against the team he was the head coach of last season. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Chiefs to help Missouri schools with purpose-based athletics

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 04:01 PM EST

Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (30) during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 in Charlotte, NC. The Panthers defeated the Lions 20-0. (Detroit Lions via AP).
A Thanksgiving Feast? Maybe Ravens-Steelers on Sunday

By Barry Wilner Nov. 25, 2020 03:38 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) runs around Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. Garrett injured his knee in the first quarter in the Browns 16-6 loss to the Raiders. (AP Photo/David Richard)
The Latest: Air Force-Army football rescheduled to December

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2020 10:36 AM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
LT teams with toy drives to help underprivileged children

By The Associated Press Oct. 23, 2020 11:04 AM EDT