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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press 29 minutes ago
Sept. 21 1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park,...

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Coming off rough opening weekend, Pro Picks needs to rebound

By Barry Wilner 22 hrs ago

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Giants look to win sixth game in a row against Washington

By The Associated Press 22 hrs ago

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones scrambles with the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Nov. 8, 2020, in Landover, Md. Daniel Jones is looking to stay undefeated in his career against Washington when he leads the New York Giants into the NFC East matchup on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021. The sixth pick in 2019 is 4-0 against Washington and 4-19 against the rest of the NFL. (AP Photo/Al Drago, file)
Giants' Jones looks to extend unbeaten streak vs. Washington

By Stephen Whyno 23 hrs ago

Miami Dolphins linebacker Sam Eguavoen (49) is congratulated by defensive tackle Raekwon Davis (98) after Eguavoen sacked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Feleipe Franks (15) in the endzone for a safety, during the second half of a NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Dolphins place DT Raekwon Davis on IR with knee injury

Sep. 14, 2021 05:43 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) celebrates his touchdown with teammate wide receiver Josh Palmer (5) during the second half of an NFL football game against Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. Chargers won 20-16. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Chargers find a way to rally, close out in Staley's debut

By Joe Reedy Sep. 13, 2021 06:41 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Fitzpatrick out, Heinicke to start for Washington vs. Giants

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 13, 2021 01:08 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
NFL Today, Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2021 09:53 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throwing the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Herbert throws for 337 yards, Chargers beat Washington 20-16

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 12, 2021 04:14 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. Fitzpatrick was injured on this play and replaced by Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Fitzpatrick injures hip, Washington turns to Heinicke at QB

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 12, 2021 03:08 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is congratulated by Demetrius Harris (86) after Hopkins scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
The Latest: Mahomes rallies Chiefs to win over Browns

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2021 12:21 PM EDT

Washington WR Curtis Samuel to IR, out at least 3 games

Sep. 10, 2021 12:46 PM EDT
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington is putting Curtis Samuel on short-term injured reserve because of a lingering groin injury, meaning the wide receiver will miss...

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater looks over during NFL football practice in Costa Mesa, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Familiar foe: Chargers' rookie Slater faces Young in debut

By Joe Reedy Sep. 10, 2021 02:07 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold warm ups before a preseason NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Charlotte, N.C. Darnold gears up to face his former team, the New York Jets, in the season opener on Sunday. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Browns-Chiefs a juicy headliner for Week 1 of NFL schedule

By Barry Wilner Sep. 10, 2021 12:11 AM EDT

Raiders' Derek Carr set to open 8th season

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 09, 2021 08:56 PM EDT
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Derek Carr remembers waking up in a panic, stressing the night before every practice. It’s been quite some time, the eight-year veteran...

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs down the sidelines for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis. Fresh off becoming just the eighth man to run for at least 2,000 yards, Henry now has a 17th game giving him a chance at Eric Dickerson's league record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 1

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 09, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, right, is sacked by Washington Football Team defensive end Chase Young (99) during the first quarter of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Herbert vs. Young highlights Chargers at Washington opener

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 09, 2021 03:44 PM EDT

Chargers' Slater, Washington's Young get rematch in Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 01:52 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (7-9) at WASHINGTON (7-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Chargers by 1, according to...

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Browns cornerback M.J. Stewart Jr. (36) reacts on the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City. The Browns are on their way back to Kansas City's rowdy Arrowhead Stadium, where Cleveland's 2020 season ended with a gut-punching playoff loss and where its 2021 season, one with Super Bowl hopes, starts. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Chiefs ride 14-game September win streak into season opener

By Dave Skretta Sep. 09, 2021 01:40 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley, right, talks with quarterback Justin Herbert during NFL football practice in Costa Mesa, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Staley, Herbert looking to get Chargers back into contention

By Joe Reedy Sep. 08, 2021 08:18 PM EDT