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FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 file photo, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton reacts on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans. The NFL has fined the New Orleans Saints $500,000 and stripped them of a 2021 seventh-round draft pick for violating league COVID-19 protocols, a person with direct knowledge of the discipline told The Associated Press on Sunday, Nov. 29. New Orleans was fined as a repeat offender; Payton previously was docked $150,000 and the team $250,000 because the head coach failed to properly wear a face covering against the Raiders in Week 2. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
The virus' toll: How 32 NFL teams have been hit by COVID-19

By The Associated Press 2 hrs ago

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) watches the final minutes from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Dolphins QB Tagovailoa questionable for Bengals game

3 hrs ago

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) waves to fans as he leaves the team's home field for the last time, after the team's win over Pittsburgh in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov 28, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (Ken Ruinard/The Independent-Mail via AP, Pool)
On Football: Big games ahead on the NFL schedule -- maybe

By Barry Wilner 4 hrs ago

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) knocks a pass away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Rams vs Cardinals could hinge on Ramsey vs Hopkins

By Barry Wilner 8 hrs ago

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) catches a touchdown pass against Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus )
Matchup of division leaders isn't quite what you'd expect

By Barry Wilner 24 hrs ago

Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. The Dolphins play against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 6. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Over the hump? Dolphins are big favorites against Bengals

By Steven Wine Dec. 03, 2020 06:06 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 05:12 PM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. ...

32 players nominated for NFL's Sportsmanship Award

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 03:07 PM EST
From star quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Holmes to standout center Jason Kelce to dynamic defensive end Joey Bosa, 32 players have been nominated for...

Dolphins bid for 7th win in 8 games when they face Bengals

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 12:16 PM EST
CINCINNATI BENGALS (2-8-1) at MIAMI (7-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE - Dolphins by 11 ...

Raiders look to rebound from blowout with winless Jets next

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2020 12:14 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (6-5) at NEW YORK JETS (0-11) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Raiders by 7 1/2 ...

Miami Dolphins' Xavien Howard, right, breaks up a pass intended for New York Jets' Breshad Perriman, center, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Fitzpatrick, Perriman

By Brandon C. Williams Dec. 02, 2020 07:09 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 13

By Brandon C. Williams Dec. 02, 2020 07:08 PM EST

New York Giants running back Wayne Gallman (22) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the first half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Giants' Gallman, Seahawks' Metcalf among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Dec. 02, 2020 07:08 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) watches the final minutes from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Dolphins' Tua remains limited in practice with thumb injury

Dec. 02, 2020 04:32 PM EST

Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard (25) runs back an interception intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (81) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Dolphins' X-factor is NFL interception leader Xavien Howard

By Steven Wine Dec. 02, 2020 03:30 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 3 1943 — Notre Dame quarterback Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy. 1946 — Army halfback Glenn Davis is named...

Miami Dolphins' Christian Wilkins, left, tries to grab New York Jets' Frank Gore during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
2 QBs and stingy defense have Dolphins in playoff contention

By Steven Wine Nov. 30, 2020 03:43 PM EST

NFL sets schedule for Week 16 tripleheader on Dec. 26

Nov. 30, 2020 09:17 AM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL has set its schedule for the league's Saturday tripleheader on Dec. 26. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will visit the...

NFL Today, Week 12

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2020 09:04 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 30 Seattle Seahawks at Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN — Russell Wilson looks to...

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor watches the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Downtrodden Bengals will stick with QB Allen, for now

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 29, 2020 07:11 PM EST