NFL Pro Bowl
Four-time Pro Bowl guard Iupati retires after 11 seasons

By The Associated Press Feb. 22, 2021 07:57 PM EST
Four-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Mike Iupati says he’s retiring after 11 seasons in the NFL with three NFC West teams. ...

FILE - In this June 14, 2016, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) attends drills at an NFL football minicamp in Tampa, Fla. Florida authorities are looking into the death of former Buccaneers player Jackson, who was found dead Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, at a Florida hotel room. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Former NFL receiver Vincent Jackson found dead in hotel room

Feb. 15, 2021 05:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey, right, and his brother, Los Angeles Chargers center Mike Pouncey pose after playing against each other in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh. The twin brothers announced their retirement from professional football on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Twin brothers Mike and Maurkice Pouncey retire from NFL

By Will Graves Feb. 12, 2021 12:31 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 04, 2021 01:14 PM EST
Feb. 6 1943 — Montreal’s Ray Getliffe scores five goals to lead the Canadiens to an 8-3 triumph over the Boston Bruins. ...

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) and free safety John Johnson III, bottom, defend a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the second half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Packers' Adams finally gets to face off with LA's Ramsey

By Steve Megargee Jan. 14, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari (69) plays during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov 29. 2020, against the Chicago Bears in Green Bay, Wis. Bakhtiari will miss the rest of the season after the three-time Pro Bowl selection injured his knee in practice Thursday. Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed the severity of the injury Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Packers won't have Pro Bowl OT Bakhtiari for rest of season

By Steve Megargee Jan. 01, 2021 03:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is helped off the field after being injured during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Barkley's season lasted just six quarters as he tore the ACL in his right knee against Chicago and had the meniscus repaired, too. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Sidelined stars fill out roster for NFL's All-Absent Team

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2020 02:36 AM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game as offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) blocks Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
No preseason, no problem: NFL rookies shine in strange year

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2020 02:30 PM EST

Broncos travel to LA looking for season sweep over Chargers

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 12:05 PM EST
DENVER (5-9) at LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (5-9) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Chargers by 2 1/2 ...

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) tackles New York Jets running back Frank Gore (21) for a loss of yards in the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Rams not bothered by only 2 Pro Bowl nods for No. 1 defense

By Greg Beacham Dec. 23, 2020 07:42 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill passes against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Nashville, N.C. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
High-scoring ways has Titans closing in on AFC South title

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 23, 2020 05:27 PM EST

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Jeremiah Attaochu (97) celebrates with Bradley Chubb (55) after sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chubb's comeback culminates with first Pro Bowl honor

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 23, 2020 04:14 PM EST

Packers, Seahawks, Ravens, Chiefs each have 7 Pro Bowlers

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2020 07:15 PM EST
Led by their star quarterbacks, the Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers each had seven players selected to the Pro Bowl. ...

Denver Broncos wide receiver Diontae Spencer, left, celebrates after scoring with safety Justin Simmons during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Broncos safety Justin Simmons piling up big plays, accolades

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 16, 2020 05:24 PM EST

Titans activate 3-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern off IR

Nov. 28, 2020 02:45 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have activated three-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern and cornerback Tye Smith from injured reserve, and...

Virtual Pro Bowl: Game will play out on Madden NFL 21

Nov. 17, 2020 05:14 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The Pro Bowl will play out on the EA Sports Madden NFL 21 video game after the real-life version of football’s all-star game was canceled. ...

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs against San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jamar Taylor during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Packers' Adams delivers again with more help on the way

By Steve Megargee Nov. 06, 2020 06:11 PM EST

Tennessee Titans kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) attempts a 45-yard field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers as Brett Kern (6) holds in the final seconds of the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Gostkowski missed the kick and the Steelers won 27-24. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Titans will be without 3-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern

Nov. 06, 2020 04:18 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard David DeCastro (66) walks off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pro Bowl guard DeCastro, receiver Johnson out for Steelers

Oct. 16, 2020 04:29 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws during practice at the NFL team's football training camp at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. Rivers felt like a rookie when he drove to the Indianapolis Colts complex. New season, new facility, new teammates — and those familiar season-opening jitters. Yes, even for a 17-year veteran with eight Pro Bowl appearances, the adrenaline rush is reinvigorating. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Rivers ready to begin new chapter as Colts quarterback

By Michael Marot Sep. 09, 2020 05:03 PM EDT