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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 14 1943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 09:35 AM EST
Jan. 13 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain scores an NBA regulation-game record 73 points to lead the Philadelphia Warriors to a 135-117 triumph over...

Memphis wide receiver Antonio Gibson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Redskins draft Memphis playmaker Gibson with 66th pick

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 24, 2020 10:05 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa watches a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Tagovailoa is a likely first round pick in the NFL Draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Burrow to join exclusive NFL company if LSU QB is top pick

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 10:00 AM EDT

Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Rivera's Redskins need TE, CB, total overhaul in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 06:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86), warm up before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Landover, Md. The Washington Redskins have released injury prone tight end Jordan Reed, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. Washington creates $8.5 million in salary-cap by cutting ties with him. Reed missed all of last season with his fifth documented concussion of his seven-year NFL career. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
Redskins release injury-prone tight end Jordan Reed

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 20, 2020 06:37 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 23, 2019 file photo, Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis gestures toward a line judge during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Landover, Md. Vernon Davis has decided to retire after 14 NFL seasons, Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. The 36-year-old says he wanted to walk away from football while his body was still healthy enough for him to pursue business and television opportunities. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Tight end Vernon Davis retires after 14 NFL seasons

Feb. 03, 2020 06:45 PM EST

File-This Jan. 19, 2014 file photo shows Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) hitting the ball away from San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) and is intercepted by Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) during the NFL football NFC Championship game, in Seattle. As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. For this week, it’s the 49ers-Seahawks game. To mark each Game of the Week, the AP will be reprinting its story of a classic matchup in the rivalry. This week it's the Seattle Seahawks' 23-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game on Jan. 19, 2014. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./The Sacramento Bee via AP, File)
NFL At 100-AP Was There-49ers-Seahawks NFC title game

By Barry Wilner Dec. 24, 2019 02:54 PM EST

Redskins-Panthers Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 01:41 PM EST
WASHINGTON (2-9) at CAROLINA (5-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Panthers by 9 RECORD VS....

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2013, file photo, the Superdome is viewed after the lights went out during the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game in New Orleans. Joe Flacco and the Baltimore Ravens were turning the Super Bowl into a rout when, without even a flicker of warning, the power went off. When the game resumed 34 minutes later, the San Francisco 49ers were the ones playing lights out. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
NFL At 100-AP Was There-Super Bowl 47

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2019 12:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 3, 2013, file photo, San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, greets Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh after the Ravens defeated the 49ers 34-31 in the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
NFL at 100: Ravens beat 49ers in lights-out Super Bowl 47

By David Ginsburg Nov. 26, 2019 12:49 PM EST

Redskins TE Vernon Davis to IR; was out with concussion

Nov. 22, 2019 05:32 PM EST
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis has been placed on injured reserve because of a concussion, ending his season. ...

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) speaks with Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Landover, Md. New York Jets won 34-17. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Sam Darnold throws 4 TD passes, Jets rout Redskins 34-17

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 17, 2019 04:26 PM EST

49ers rule out Kittle; Sanders active against Cardinals

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 12:14 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers will be without star tight end George Kittle for a second straight week because of injuries to his ankle and knee, while receiver...

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins answers questions during after an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Redskins unsure about quarterback situation amid 1-8 start

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 04, 2019 01:15 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass under pressure from Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Reggie Ragland (59) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Packers get WR Davante Adams back vs. Chargers

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2019 12:35 PM EST

Washington Redskins quarterback Case Keenum, right, hands off to Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson in the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Redskins face short week before visiting Cousins' Vikings

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 21, 2019 02:35 PM EDT

Washington Redskins defensive back Troy Apke, left, intercepts a pass attempt intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
49ers beat Redskins in ugly 9-0 game to improve to 6-0

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 20, 2019 03:47 PM EDT

Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky back in lineup against Saints

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2019 12:27 PM EDT
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is active against the New Orleans Saints after missing a game because of a left shoulder injury. Trubisky...

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) is tackled by Cleveland Browns middle linebacker Joe Schobert (53) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. At left is 49ers offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
WR Deebo Samuel, DT D.J. Jones out for 49ers at Redskins

Oct. 18, 2019 08:37 PM EDT