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FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2013, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes against the Oakland Raiders during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif. With the NFL increasing its season to 17 games for the first change in length of the season since going from 14 to 16 games in 1978, some records and milestones, including Manning's mark of 5,477 yards in the 2013 season could soon be threatened by even more players. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
NFL's move to 17 games could alter record books

By Josh Dubow Apr. 02, 2021 01:53 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches the team warm up for an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y. The likelihood of Daboll staying in Buffalo for at least more season have increased after he was passed over in filling the Los Angeles Chargers coaching job, two people with direct knowledge of Daboll's plans told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
The Latest: Packers' Aaron Rodgers wins 3rd MVP Award

By The Associated Press Feb. 06, 2021 08:07 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, center, fumbles the ball as Houston Texans inside linebacker Zach Cunningham (41) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. The Texans recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Derrick Henry becomes 8th player with 2,000 yards rushing

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 03, 2021 07:36 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) celebrates with teammates after running in for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:16 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept.1969 file photo, Denver Broncos' Floyd Little avoids the tackle of New York Jets' Steve O'Neal (20) during a football game in Denver. Little, the Hall of Fame running back who starred at Syracuse and for the Denver Broncos, has died. The Pro Football Hall of Fame said he died Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/File)
Floyd Little, Syracuse and Broncos great, dies at 78

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 02, 2021 03:30 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 11:26 AM EST
Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16...

AP Sportlight

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Dec. 16 1918 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Carl Morris in 14 seconds in a heavyweight bout in New Orleans. 1930 — Golfer...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 04:27 PM EST
Dec. 13 1942 — The Washington Redskins win the NFL Championship with a 14-6 victory over the Chicago Bears. 1958 —...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 5 1924 — Red Green of the Hamilton Tigers scores five goals in a 10-5 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. 1971 —...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 25 1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 12:48 PM EST
Nov. 22 1875 — Harvard beats Yale 4-0 in the schools’ first football meeting. With 15 players on each side, the game is a mix of rugby and...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2020 12:51 PM EDT
Oct. 4 1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173 at the Newport Golf Club in...

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 1989, file photo, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice runs past New Orleans Saints' Toi Cook for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Rice set records with 1,549 catches, 22,895 yards receiving and 208 TDs, while helping the Niners win three Super Bowl titles. (AP Photo/Martha Jane Stanton, File)
A look at the best and worst in 49ers draft history

By Josh Dubow Apr. 21, 2020 07:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick participates in a workout for NFL football scouts and media, in Riverdale, Ga. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland, File)
Column: It's the Newby Awards, honoring best, worst of 2019

By Paul Newberry Dec. 30, 2019 03:16 PM EST

Chiefs-Bears Preview Capsule

Chiefs-Bears Preview Capsule Dec. 19, 2019 02:08 PM EST
KANSAS CITY (10-4) at CHICAGO (7-7) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC OPENING LINE — Chiefs by 5 RECORD VS....

FBN--Broncos-Chiefs Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 01:04 PM EST
DENVER (5-8) AT KANSAS CITY (9-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Chiefs by 9 1/2 RECORD...

Titans-Raiders Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 04:11 PM EST
¶ TENNESSEE (7-5) at OAKLAND (6-6) ¶ Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS ¶ OPENING LINE - Titans by 1 1/2 ¶...

El novato quarterback de los Steelers Devlin Hodges celebra el triunfo de Pittsburgh del domingo ante los Browns de Cleveland. El coach Mike Tomlin anunció el martes dos de diciembre que será titular por segundo juego consecutivo ante los Cardinals. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Six rookie QBs have already earned wins this season

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 05, 2019 03:06 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
NFL Today, Week 13

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 09:36 PM EST