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FILE - This Dec. 1, 2012 file photo shows a silhouette of a crucifix and a stained glass window inside a Catholic Church in New Orleans. The FBI has opened a widening investigation into sex abuse in the Roman Catholic Church in New Orleans going back decades, a rare federal foray into such cases looking specifically at whether priests took children across state lines to molest them, officials and others familiar with the inquiry told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
FBI opens sweeping probe of clergy sex abuse in New Orleans

By Jim Mustian Jun. 29, 2022 10:14 AM EDT

FILE - Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. The Houston Texans had been told that their former quarterback Deshaun Watson was sexually assaulting and harassing women during massage sessions, but instead of trying to stop him, the team provided him with resources to enable his actions and “turned a blind eye” to his behavior, according to a lawsuit filed Monday, June 27, 2022. Watson, who was later traded to the Cleveland Browns, has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to clear his name. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Lawsuit: Texans 'turned a blind eye' to QB Watson's actions

By Juan A. Lozano Jun. 27, 2022 02:39 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson answers a question at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
AP sources: Watson to meet with NFL disciplinary officer

By Tom Withers Jun. 25, 2022 06:49 PM EDT

Bears LB Adams arrested, charged with firearm possession

Jun. 24, 2022 07:02 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Bears linebacker Matt Adams was arrested and charged with misdemeanor firearm possession, Chicago police said Friday. Police said they...

FILE - NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions from reporters at a press conference following the close of the NFL owner's meeting on March 29, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. The NFL and six of its teams have formally moved in a New York court to force a lawsuit alleging that they engaged in racial discrimination into arbitration where Goodell would be the arbitrator. The league and the teams filed papers Tuesday, June 21, 2022, with a judge presiding over a lawsuit filed by Brian Flores after he was fired in January as head coach of the Miami Dolphins. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
NFL seeks arbitration for Flores' racial discrimination suit

By Larry Neumeister Jun. 22, 2022 01:36 PM EDT

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell testifies virtually, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, during a Hous​e Oversight Committee hearing on the Washington Commanders' workplace conduct, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Team owner Dan Snyder did not attend the hearing. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Congress alleges 'shadow' probe by Commanders owner Snyder

By Ben Nuckols Jun. 22, 2022 11:11 AM EDT

FILE - Dan Snyder, co-owner and co-CEO of the Washington Commanders, poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. A woman accused Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder of sexually harassing and assaulting her on a team plane in 2009, and the woman was later paid $1.6 million by the team to settle her claims, according to a document obtained by the Washington Post, Tuesday, June 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Report: Woman accused Commanders' Snyder of 2009 sex assault

Jun. 21, 2022 08:59 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Deshaun Watson settles 20 civil suits, faces NFL suspension

By Juan A. Lozano And Rob Maaddi Jun. 21, 2022 12:46 PM EDT

Deshaun Watson settles 20 sexual misconduct lawsuits; Cleveland quarterback still faces 4 other suits, NFL discipline

Jun. 21, 2022 12:36 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Deshaun Watson settles 20 sexual misconduct lawsuits; Cleveland quarterback still faces 4 other suits, NFL discipline. ...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson answers a question at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
All eyes on the NFL's pending decision on Deshaun Watson

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 16, 2022 12:56 PM EDT

FILE - Ohio State's Bill Willis, who went on to a stellar pro career with the Cleveland Browns, poses in Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 11, 1944. During a field trip, Wednesday, June, 15, 2022, the Browns listened intently to a presentation about Browns Hall of Famers Willis and Marion Motley, who along with Kenny Washington and Woodie Stroke broke pro football's color barrier in the 1940s. (AP Photo/File)
Browns learn of 'forgotten' players at Hall of Fame tour

By Tom Withers Jun. 15, 2022 05:16 PM EDT

Richard Sherman joins Amazon's Thursday Night lineup

Jun. 14, 2022 08:10 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Richard Sherman has been hired by Amazon Prime Video as an analyst for their first season as the exclusive network for “Thursday Night Football.” ...

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry warms up at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Henry insists foot is healthy, open to extension from Titans

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 14, 2022 06:19 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson answers a question at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Deshaun Watson again denies sexual misconduct claims

By Tom Withers Jun. 14, 2022 01:59 PM EDT

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio is seen during an NFL football OTA practice at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Rivera: Del Rio apologized to Commanders players for remarks

Jun. 14, 2022 01:11 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson takes part in drills during the NFL team's practice at the Broncos' headquarters Monday, June 13, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos vagabond QB keeps football atop his busy to-do list

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 13, 2022 05:17 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) looks on during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Bills safety Jordan Poyer will attend and participate in Buffalo's mandatory practices this week after sitting out all of the team's voluntary spring sessions because of a contract issue, a person with direct knowledge of the player's decision told The Associated Press on Monday, June 13, 2022.(AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
AP source: Poyer will report for Bills' mandatory practices

By John Wawrow Jun. 13, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers controlling owner Dean Spanos walks on the field before the team's NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Nov. 7, 2021, in Philadelphia. Spanos has been accused of repeated breaches of fiduciary duty and misogynistic behavior in a lawsuit filed by his sister. The filing escalates the ongoing battle among the four Spanos siblings over control of the franchise. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Chargers owner accused by sister of fiduciary mismanagement

By Joe Reedy Jun. 10, 2022 05:21 PM EDT

Washington Commanders NFL football team defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, gives defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis (98) a fist bump during the team's NFL football practice in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, June 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Coach's comments deal another blow to Commanders reputation

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 09, 2022 05:19 PM EDT

New York Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson, right, receives a pass from quarterback Daniel Jones during a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Giants cancel practice on final day of mandatory minicamp

By Tom Canavan Jun. 09, 2022 11:23 AM EDT