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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 4 1970 — The Minnesota Vikings become the first expansion team to win the NFL title by beating the Cleveland Browns 27-7 in 8-degree temperatures...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 04:08 PM EST
Jan. 4 1970 — The Minnesota Vikings become the first expansion team to win the NFL title by beating the Cleveland Browns 27-7 in 8-degree temperatures...

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman (11) tries to leap over Arizona Cardinals cornerback Marco Wilson (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Colts take advantage of Ballard's emphasis on roster depth

By Michael Marot Dec. 27, 2021 05:49 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. Morenz’s goal caps the Canadiens’ 3-0...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 11:40 AM EST
Dec. 21 1891 — Dr. James Naismith introduces the first game of basketball. Based on 13 rules created by Naismith, the game is tested by 18 students at...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Mahomes, Herbert on primetime stage as Chiefs visit Chargers

By Joe Reedy Dec. 15, 2021 05:18 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs past Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
First place in AFC West at stake when Chiefs, Chargers clash

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2021 01:09 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 4 1934 — The Detroit Lions rush for an NFL-record 426 yards in a 40-7 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only bright spot for the...

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in NFL football's Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, Calif. Manning's legacy lives on at Empower Field at Mile High, where he will be honored Sunday, Nov. 1, 2021, during pregame and halftime ceremonies for his inductions into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Broncos' Ring of Fame.Fame and the Broncos' Ring of Fame. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File)
Denver Broncos honoring Hall of Famer Manning this weekend

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 29, 2021 12:56 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 12:04 PM EDT
Nov. 2 1895 — Belmar, ridden by Fred Taral, wins in the Belmont Stakes by a head over favorite Counter Tenor. The race is run under the...

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., top, catches a touchdown pass over San Francisco 49ers cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (13) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Rejuvenated Wentz has Colts' offense running in high gear

By Michael Marot Oct. 25, 2021 04:59 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws the ball under pressure from Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) and defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad (97) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
49ers coming off bye seek 1st win vs. Colts since 2001

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 12:27 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (3) kneels on the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Sluggish starts have Colts, Texans looking to change course

By Michael Marot Oct. 14, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Eagles see red in blown scoring chances in loss to Chiefs

By Dan Gelston Oct. 03, 2021 06:07 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski reaches but cannot make a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Ultimate chess match on tap as Brady faces Pats for 1st time

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 30, 2021 04:25 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (3) gets a pat on the helmet by holder Rigoberto Sanchez (8) after Blankenship missed a 51-yard field goal against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 25-16. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Dolphins, Colts face off, both aiming to escape shaky starts

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 11:59 AM EDT

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, in Indianapolis. The Colts won 39-33. After five straight victories to open the season with his new team, the Broncos, Manning was on his way to his record fifth MVP award while setting all sorts of league passing marks. The matchup with the Colts in Indianapolis was ballyhooed like the second coming, but despite Manning's brilliance _ three touchdown passes, 386 yards in the air _ his replacement, Andrew Luck, got the win 39-33. “I am kind of relieved in some ways that this game is over,” he said at the end of a long night. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Pick Six: Returning NFL stars and how they fared

By Barry Wilner Sep. 28, 2021 02:32 AM EDT

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, in Indianapolis. The Colts won 39-33. After five straight victories to open the season with his new team, the Broncos, Manning was on his way to his record fifth MVP award while setting all sorts of league passing marks. The matchup with the Colts in Indianapolis was ballyhooed like the second coming, but despite Manning's brilliance _ three touchdown passes, 386 yards in the air _ his replacement, Andrew Luck, got the win 39-33. “I am kind of relieved in some ways that this game is over,” he said at the end of a long night. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Broncos-Colts 10/20/2013

Sep. 28, 2021 12:31 AM EDT

FILE - In this Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) throws during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind. Wentz expects to start Sunday's season opener against Seattle. At least that's how he's working this week. But before Wentz can get on the field, he must still get through consecutive practices - and get clearance from team doctors. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Colts looking to end opening-game woes against Seahawks

By Michael Marot Sep. 09, 2021 01:42 PM EDT

Wentz ready to make new start as Colts host Seahawks

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 01:01 PM EDT
SEATTLE (12-5) at INDIANAPOLIS (11-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE: Colts by 2 1/2, according to FanDuel...