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File - Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Carl Nassib looks on during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. Nassib dreamed of a different kind of social media app for years – one that celebrates positivity and community. With Rayze, a new app that links people to each other and to nonprofits, he may have it. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Rayze app lands investment to connect volunteers, nonprofits

By Glenn Gamboa Nov. 14, 2022 08:22 AM EST

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) runs against Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Raiders DE Maxx Crosby fulfilling his potential in 3rd year

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 24, 2021 02:02 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Peyton Barber (31) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Barber's success an impressive ride since struggles as youth

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 30, 2021 07:13 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2020, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins speaks with members of the media at the NFL football team's practice facility in Philadelphia. The three-time Pro Bowl safety and two-time Super Bowl champion has been on the front lines fighting for social justice and racial equality for years. The latest plans are for the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation to expand its free digital curriculum, Power Pathway Academy. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Malcolm Jenkins doesn't stop working to create change

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 29, 2020 07:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 25, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers' Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. The NFL, which has raised $44 million in donations through its Inspire Change program, announced the additional $206 million commitment Thursday, June 11, 2020. Kaepernick and others began kneeling during the national anthem in 2016 to protest social injustice and police brutality. He has not found an NFL job the last three seasons. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)
NFL to spend $250 million on social justice initiatives

By Barry Wilner Jun. 11, 2020 07:19 PM EDT

Former Chiefs/Chargers LB Edwards wins military salute award

Jan. 29, 2020 11:40 AM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Former Chargers and Chiefs linebacker Donnie Edwards is the recipient of the NFL's 2019 Salute to Service Award. The award was...

Houston Texans players De'Andre Hopkins, left, and Kenny Stills, right, shop for Christmas clothes with Jadon Cofield and Miracle Washington-Tribble, center right, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at Galleria Mall in Houston. The two teens are beneficiaries of Eight Million Stories, a Houston program which helps 14-18-year-olds who have either quit or been kicked out of school continue their education, find employment and receive emotional support. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Two Houston teenagers get Hopkins/Stills shopping spree

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 24, 2019 02:07 AM EST

In this photo taken May 23, 2019, Ryan Smith, a test engineer at VICIS, a Seattle-based company that makes football helmets, runs a head-to-helmet impact test in a testing lab in Seattle. The company's latest offering is the ULTIM cap, which is intended for use with youth flag football and competitive 7-on-7 football played during the offseason for youth and high school programs. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Helmet maker rounds out football portfolio with new headgear

By Tim Booth Jul. 01, 2019 03:03 AM EDT

Woman accused of beating mom over game volume to stand trial

May. 23, 2019 07:43 AM EDT
YOUNGWOOD, Pa. (AP) — A woman will stand trial on allegations she beat her mother and shaved her head because she thought the older woman was listening to the...