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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with head coach Bruce Arians following the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. Tampa Bay won 31-9. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Bucs' Arians scoffs at rumors, says he's returning 'for 2'

By Mark Long Feb. 07, 2021 11:42 PM EST

Radio row at the Super Bowl is nearly empty Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, inside the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla. Radio row, usually one of the most happening spots during the week, reaching peak levels on Thursday and Friday as players, celebrities and entertainers bounce from one interview to another, promoting whatever brand paid them to be there, was nearly empty due to COVID-19. (AP Photo/Rob Maaddi)
Quieter Radio Row at Super Bowl still had success

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 06, 2021 05:19 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during NFL football practice, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 55. (Kyle Zedaker/Tampa Bay Buccaneers via AP)
Brady, improved defense keys to Bucs winning Super Bowl

By Fred Goodall Feb. 05, 2021 01:06 PM EST

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks during Super Bowl 55 Opening Night, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (NFL via AP)
Reid, Arians bring stellar offensive systems to Super Bowl

By Josh Dubow Feb. 05, 2021 10:58 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 15, 2021 10:00 AM EST
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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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Jan. 16 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors finished with 42 points and 24 rebounds, winning NBA honors even though his...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich during an NFL football practice Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Washington Football Team in a playoff game Saturday night. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tom Brady excited, ready to lead Buccaneers into playoffs

By Fred Goodall Jan. 06, 2021 07:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2020, file photo, Chicago Bears coach Matt Nagy, left, greets Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles before an NFL football game in Chicago. Bowles has long been regarded as one of the top defensive minds in the game. A Super Bowl champion as a safety in Washington, Bowles has spent the past two decades as a coach in the NFL, including a four-year stint as head coach with the Jets. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Bieniemy, Saleh among minorities in running for top jobs

By Josh Dubow Dec. 23, 2020 10:44 AM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow watches a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. No. 1 overall draft pick Joe Burrow acknowledged he had a little extra energy when he stepped on the practice field for his first walkthrough with the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
No. 1 pick Joe Burrow happy to be on field for Bengals

By Josh Dubow Jul. 31, 2020 03:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2015, file photo, Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) pressures Arizona Cardinals quarterback Carson Palmer during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Irvin is thrilled to be back where his NFL journey started. Irvin jumped at the chance to return to Seattle this offseason, but his reunion with the Seahawks comes with the expectation he can help a lackluster pass rush. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Cardinals-Seahawks 11/15/2015

May. 19, 2020 09:32 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) scores on a pass reception against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Denver Broncos selected Jeudy in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
NFL Draft: Player profiles for first-round selections

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 23, 2020 10:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs down field against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Burrow is expected to be a first round pick at the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23, 2020.(AP Photo/John Amis)
Hello Joe! Bengals take Heisman winner Burrow 1st overall

By Joe Kay Apr. 23, 2020 08:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs down field against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Burrow is expected to be a first round pick at the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23, 2020.(AP Photo/John Amis)
The Latest: SEC breaks draft record with 15 1st-round picks

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 05:50 PM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
NFL Draft: Bengals' history from Boomer to Ickey to Akili

By Joe Kay Apr. 21, 2020 07:11 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Baton Rouge, La. Burrow is a posible first round pick in the NFL Draft Thursday night, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
Look for 3 QBs in first 5 picks of NFL draft

By Barry Wilner Apr. 20, 2020 01:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 208, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) makes a catch in front of Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Orlando Scandrick (22) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo.The Bengals will be looking to take a receiver high in the draft with all the uncertainty over Green. The veteran hasn’t agreed to a multi-year deal and will be in Cincinnati for only one more year guaranteed after the team used the franchise tag on him. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Burrow to the rescue? Lowly Bengals look for next leader

By Joe Kay Apr. 16, 2020 12:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 16, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady signals a thumbs-up on the sideline during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Foxborough, Mass. Six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, saying he is embarking on a “new football journey.” The 42-year-old quarterback who spent the first 20 years of his career with the New England Patriots announced his decision Friday, March 20, 2020, in an Instagram post and thanked the Bucs for the opportunity.(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
'New football journey': Tom Brady signs with Buccaneers

By Fred Goodall Mar. 20, 2020 09:37 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady, left, signs autographs for fans at NFL football training camp in Foxborough, Mass. Tom Brady is an NFL free agent for the first time in his career. The 42-year-old quarterback with six Super Bowl rings said Tuesday morning, March 17, 2020, that he is leaving the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Where will Tom Brady land? Bucs are faves and front-runners

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 03:31 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick celebrates his winning touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Dolphins stun Pats; Chiefs top Chargers to grab bye in AFC

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 05:58 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) celebrates after a 3-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. Quarterback Andy Dalton (14) smiles as he looks on. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Dalton leads Bengals over Browns 33-23, Kitchens later fired

By Joe Kay Dec. 29, 2019 04:15 PM EST