Sports team ownership changes
John Elway, Denver Broncos president of football operations, looks on as players take part in drills during a voluntary veteran minicamp football practice Monday, April 25, 2022, at the NFL team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
John Elway: Russell Wilson is 'the piece that we needed'

By Arnie Stapleton May. 11, 2022 05:57 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett throws during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Franchises still searching for a prized quarterback won't find much star power in this year's crop of college QBs. Still, there's potential upgrades to be had in the likes of Temple's Malik Willis and Pitt's Kenny Pickett. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
2022 NFL Draft l Day 2 ends with yet another receiver picked

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2022 05:04 PM 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. Dan Snyder's ownership of his hometown NFL team in Washington has been full of more controversy than playoff success for more than two decades. Still, the past couple of years have been tumultuous enough to raise the question of how tight Snyder's grip is on the once-storied franchise. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
EXPLAINER: Snyder holds tight grip as owner of Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 28, 2022 03:12 AM EDT

Jets donating $1 million to aid relief efforts in Ukraine

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 05, 2022 05:59 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Suzanne Johnson's thoughts often turn to her late parents when she sees the heartbreaking video clips and news reports out of Ukraine. ...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions from journalists at a press conference after the close of the NFL owner's meeting, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
NFL owners approve rule change for OT in playoffs

By Barry Wilner Mar. 29, 2022 12:50 PM EDT

Vikings hire Tyler Williams from Rams to lead training staff

Mar. 09, 2022 05:55 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings hired Tyler Williams as their executive director of player health and performance on Wednesday, bringing in another former...

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) warms up on the field before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Washington Commanders have agreed to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, March 9, 2022, because the deal cannot be finalized until the start of the new league year next week. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
AP source: Colts agree to trade Carson Wentz to Commanders

By Stephen Whyno And Michael Marot Mar. 09, 2022 02:18 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to reporters during an introductory news conference Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Eagan, Minn. (Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP)
Success for Vikings' O'Connell starts with player connection

By Dave Campbell Feb. 17, 2022 01:23 PM EST

FILE - Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen poses for photo Sept. 5, 2019, in Los Angeles. Allen says the NFL needs him to join the ownership group. Allen is preparing a bid to purchase the Denver Broncos and become the NFL’s first Black owner. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Byron Allen says the NFL needs him to be an owner

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 11, 2022 05:19 PM EST

The Vince Lombardi Trophy is seen before NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the media at a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Goodell says league won’t tolerate racism or discrimination

By Barry Wilner Feb. 09, 2022 05:45 PM EST

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
The Latest: Goodell says league 'won’t tolerate racism'

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2022 02:43 PM EST

Packers promote Dunn as tight ends coach, replacing Outten

Feb. 05, 2022 04:32 PM EST
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have promoted John Dunn to take over as tight ends coach for Justin Outten, who left to become the Denver Broncos’...

FILE - New England Patriots' Tom Brady reacts during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Scott Spina Jr., a New Jersey man who posed as a former Patriots player in order to buy and sell Super Bowl rings that he claimed were gifts to Brady's family, has pleaded guilty to fraud Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022, in Santa Ana, Calif., federal court. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
New Jersey man pleads guilty in Brady Super Bowl ring scam

Feb. 02, 2022 07:01 PM EST

FILE - Joe Ellis, president of the Denver Broncos, responds to questions during a news conference on media day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. The Denver Broncos are looking for a new owner in what’s expected to be the most expensive team sale in U.S. sports history. The Pat D. Bowlen Trust announced Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, it's in the “beginning of a sale process” for the franchise that's valued at $4 billion and is expected to draw heavy bidding that could push the sale price well beyond that figure. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Denver Broncos announce they are officially on the market

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 01, 2022 03:58 PM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers fans react in the stands at the Coliseum in Los Angeles, Jan. 15, 1967, as the National Football League champs played against the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League in the Super Bowl game in Los Angeles. (AP Photo, File)
AP WAS THERE: Packers bombard Chiefs, 35-10, in Super Bowl

By Jack Hand Jan. 31, 2022 10:30 AM EST

FILE - Football commissioner Pete Rozelle, left, presents the trophy to Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi after they beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, Jan. 15, 1967. The trophy for the Super Bowl winner has borne Lombardi's name since his death in 1970. (AP Photo, File)
The Super Bowl grew out of modest Los Angeles beginnings

By Greg Beacham Jan. 31, 2022 10:28 AM EST

New York Giants new general manager Joe Schoen, center, stands for a photograph alongside John Mara, president of the Giants, right, and Steve Tisch, chairman and executive vice president, left, during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
New Giants GM Schoen talks process, building the right way

By Tom Canavan Jan. 26, 2022 05:27 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is stopped by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) after a catch during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Divisional Round

By The Associated Press Jan. 23, 2022 08:16 PM EST

FILE - Former Denver Broncos owner Edgar Kaiser arrives U.S. District Court in Denver on Jan. 29, 2004. The Broncos have cleared their final legal hurdle to begin the process of transferring ownership of the team, likely through a sale of the franchise valued at nearly $4 billion. Denver County District Court Judge Shelley I. Gilman ruled Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, that a right of first refusal agreement between late owners Pat Bowlen and Edgar Kaiser “is no longer valid or enforceable in any respect” and "has terminated in its entirety." (Glen Martin/The Denver Post via AP, File)
Court victory clears path for sale of Denver Broncos

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 11, 2022 08:08 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Reeves adjusts his headset at the start of play against the Detroit Lions at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002. Reeves, who won a Super Bowl as a player with the Dallas Cowboys but was best known for a long coaching career highlighted by four more appearances in the title game with the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Ric Feld, File)
Reaction to the death of former NFL coach, player Dan Reeves

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2022 03:59 PM EST