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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., watch and listen to Saints quarterback Drew Brees, speak during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honoring amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) advocate and former National Football League (NFL) player, Steve Gleason, in Statuary Hall on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Ex-NFL player Steve Gleason honored by Congress for ALS work

Jan. 15, 2020 07:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 18, 2016, file photo, former New Orleans Saints NFL football player Steve Gleason is shown during an interview in New Orleans. Gleason, who become a leading advocate for people struggling with Lou Gehrig's disease after he was diagnosed with the paralyzing condition, will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony on Jan. 15. President Donald Trump signed legislation last year awarding Gleason the medal, which is the highest civilian honor awarded by Congress. (AP Photo/Jonathan Bachman, File)
Gleason to receive Congressional Gold Medal Jan. 15

By Rebecca Santana Jan. 03, 2020 01:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 23, 2009, file photo, Peter Fonda, poses atop a Harley-Davidson motorcycle in Glendale, Calif. Fonda, the son of a Hollywood legend who became a movie star in his own right both writing and starring in counterculture classics like "Easy Rider," has died. His family says in a statement that Fonda died Aug. 16, 2019, at his home in Los Angeles. He was 79. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2019

By Bernard Mcghee Dec. 23, 2019 10:13 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla. A person with knowledge of the situation says Williams has reported to the Redskins, ending his holdout. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, because the team had not announced Williams’ return. He can be kept off the 53-man roster for up to three weeks after reporting.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Redskins' Williams reveals cancer scare, explains holdout

Oct. 31, 2019 05:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) tries to fend off Indianapolis Colts strong safety Clayton Geathers (26) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis. When Waller signed a multiyear contract extension worth a reported $9 million a season, he couldn't help but reflect on the journey he's been on since signing a deal in that same office a year ago to join the Raiders from Baltimore's practice squad. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Raiders TE Darren Waller earns big new contract

By Josh Dubow Oct. 18, 2019 04:22 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung (76) plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. Okung took part in his first practice since June 1, 2019, when he suffered a pulmonary embolism during an offseason workout at the team facility. He is being treated for blood clots and has been on the non-football injury list. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Chargers' Okung happy to be back practicing after embolism

By Joe Reedy Oct. 17, 2019 06:59 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, center, reacts after not completing a two-point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets defeated the Cowboys 24-22. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Darnold throws 2 TDs in return, Jets edge Cowboys 24-22

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 13, 2019 07:55 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in East Rutherford, N.J. Darnold has been cleared by doctors to play this week after he missed three games while recovering from mononucleosis. The Jets announced in a Twitter post that Darnold will start Sunday at home against Dallas. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Jets QB Sam Darnold cleared to play, will start vs. Cowboys

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 08, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 23, 2019, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold speaks to reporters after an NFL football practice in Florham Park, N.J. Darnold has been ruled out for New York's game at Philadelphia on Sunday as he continues to recover from mononucleosis. Coach Adam Gase says Friday that Darnold had tests Thursday night, and the results of which were not sufficient enough for doctors to clear him to play. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Jets QB Darnold ruled out vs. Eagles, Falk to start

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 04, 2019 11:26 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) makes a pass during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in East Rutherford, N.J. Darnold has been cleared by doctors for non-contact activities, but his availability for New York's game at Philadelphia remains uncertain. Coach Adam Gase says Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, that Darnold can begin throwing footballs at practice this week but can't yet lift weights as he continues to recover from a bout with mononucleosis that has sidelined him the last two games. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Jets' Darnold cleared for non-contact, uncertain to play

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 30, 2019 01:11 PM EDT

Justin Thomas chips the ball onto the third green of the Silverado Resort North Course during the pro-am event of the Safeway Open PGA golf tournament Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Napa, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Justin Thomas ready for fresh start on PGA Tour

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 25, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets' Darnold hopes to return to field in Week 5 vs. Eagles

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 17, 2019 06:06 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Jets' Darnold out vs. Browns with mono, could miss weeks

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 12, 2019 10:57 AM EDT

Tests show Bills defensive tackle's wife is cancer-free

Sep. 11, 2019 07:28 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The wife of Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Peko says tests have revealed she is cancer-free 2½ months after being diagnosed with Stage...

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015 file photo, Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Neiron Ball (58) stands on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif. Former Oakland Raiders linebacker Neiron Ball, who played college football at Florida after recovering from brain surgery, has died. He was 27.(AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Former Raiders, Gators linebacker Neiron Ball dies at age 27

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2019 05:01 PM EDT

In this Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, photo, 10-year-old twin brothers Ryan Ykoruk, left, and Jack Ykoruk, play in the Lincoln Financial Field sensory room before a preseason NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Baltimore Ravens in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles build room in Linc for fans with sensory needs

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 07, 2019 03:17 AM EDT

FILE - In this May 10, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Kaleb McGary speaks to the media after NFL football rookie camp in Flowery Branch, Ga. The Falcons' offensive line remains a work in progress. Having rookie first-round pick Kaleb McGary again cleared for contact following a heart procedure may help. (AP Photo/Tami Chappell, File)
Falcons rookie McGary back in practice after heart surgery

By Charles Odum Aug. 26, 2019 02:48 PM EDT

Dee Ford out for a week with knee tendinitis

By Grant Cohn Aug. 04, 2019 10:04 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Dee Ford will miss at least another week of training camp with knee tendinitis. The San Francisco defensive end received a...

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Peko speaks with reporters after practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Friday, July 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Peko reports to Bills while wife battles Hodgkin's lymphoma

By John Wawrow Jul. 26, 2019 12:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth (95) talks with former teammate Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas (2) after an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn. Former Tennessee Titans All-Pro defenseman Albert Haynesworth says on social media that he needs a kidney transplant. He shared a photo of himself in a hospital bed and wrote that his kidney failed him on Sunday, July 7, 2019 and he’s looking for a donor.(AP Photo/Joe Howell, File)
Former NFL defensive lineman says he needs kidney transplant

By The Associated Press Jul. 10, 2019 09:32 PM EDT