Professional football
Marinelli, Turner win pro football writers' Zimmerman award

By The Associated Press 14 hrs ago
Las Vegas defensive line coach Rod Marinelli and San Francisco running backs coach Bobby Turner have been given the Paul “Dr. Z” Zimmerman Award by the...

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Nathan Cottrell, center, runs through a drill with running back Dare Ogunbowale (33) and running back Travis Etienne, right, during an NFL football practice, Monday, June 14, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jags taking 'cautious' approach with Lawrence's hamstring

By Mark Long 14 hrs ago

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, center, stands on the field during an NFL football practice, Monday, June 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots' Gilmore absent as team opens mandatory minicamp

By Kyle Hightower 14 hrs ago

FILE - New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (82) warms up on the field before taking on the Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, file photo. New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder agreed to a renegotiated deal that will keep him with the team through this season, a person with direct knowledge of the decision said Monday, June 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
AP source: WR Crowder agrees to renegotiated deal with Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. 17 hrs ago

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) looks to throw against the Dallas Cowboys during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms with quarterback Nick Mullens on Monday, June 14, 2021. The 26-year-old Mullens spent his first four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, going 5-11 in 16 starts. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Eagles agree to terms with 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens

20 hrs ago

Dolphins, LB Baker agree on 3-year, $39 million extension

Jun. 13, 2021 03:41 PM EDT
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins and linebacker Jerome Baker have agreed on a three-year, $39 million contract extension, agent Drew Rosenhaus said Sunday...

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. swings during the Jarvis Landry Celebrity Softball game Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Eastlake, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns, Chiefs take budding rivalry onto softball field

By Tom Withers Jun. 12, 2021 06:48 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. swings during the Jarvis Landry Celebrity Softball game Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Eastlake, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Browns WR Landry says OBJ looks "amazing" after knee surgery

By Tom Withers Jun. 12, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

NFL's rookie webinar gave players valuable advice

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 11, 2021 06:06 PM EDT
One of the most-asked questions at the NFL’s rookie webinar last month was how to handle family and friends asking for money. The advice...

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 from the Professional Football Writers of America for its work in a Super Bowl...

Fans watch New York Islanders' Brock Nelson, second from right celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of Game 6 during an NHL hockey second-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
'New York Saints' moniker catches on during Islanders run

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 11, 2021 05:30 PM EDT

49ers sign OL Senio Kelemete to 1-year deal

Jun. 11, 2021 04:17 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed offensive lineman Senio Kelemete to a one-year deal. The 49ers waived...

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields runs with a ball during NFL football practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, June 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears sign first-round pick Fields to 4-year deal

Jun. 11, 2021 02:52 PM EDT

New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore carries the ball after catching a pass during an NFL football practice, Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Jets versatile rookie WR Moore impressing with each catch

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 11, 2021 02:07 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers Za'Darius Smith and Aaron Jones have some fun during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball semifinals game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Brooklyn NetsThursday, June 10, 2021, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 86-83 and the Nets lead the series 2-1. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Philadelphia 76ers at Brooklyn Nets 1/7/2021

Jun. 10, 2021 10:26 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay, right, talks to wide receiver DeSean Jackson during the NFL football team's camp Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
McVay in better mood, says he's better coach with Stafford

By Greg Beacham Jun. 10, 2021 07:33 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson stretches at the start of NFL football practice Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Russell Wilson says he didn't request a trade from Seahawks

By Tim Booth Jun. 10, 2021 07:04 PM EDT

Jaguars S Andre Cisco, a 3rd-round pick, signs rookie deal

Jun. 10, 2021 06:27 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars signed rookie safety Andre Cisco on Thursday, leaving four of the team's nine draft picks without contracts....

New York Jets running back Tevin Colman (23) tosses the football to an assistant after participating in running drills during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Jets RB Tevin Coleman healthy with 'a lot left in my tank'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 10, 2021 06:17 PM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) passes the ball back to an assistant while running through light drills during an NFL football practice with the team, Thursday, June 10, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
WR Darius Slayton OK with Giants taking Toney in first round

By Tom Canavan Jun. 10, 2021 06:13 PM EDT