Athlete injuries
Ravens part ways with defensive coordinator Don Martindale

By Noah Trister 17 hrs ago
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Friday night he is parting ways with defensive coordinator Don Martindale. “After several productive...

FILE- In this Dec. 13, 2020, file photo, Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith (55) plays against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit. Smith is practicing again and could return for the playoffs after missing nearly the entire regular season. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Packers activate Za'Darius Smith, Whitney Mercilus from IR

19 hrs ago

Cincinnati Bengals' Germaine Pratt (57) celebrate with quarterback Joe Burrow (9) after Pratt made an interception during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 26-19. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Top-seeded Titans face Bengals in AFC divisional playoff

By The Associated Press 20 hrs ago

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
Top-seeded Titans eager to start playoff run with Bengals

By Teresa M. Walker 20 hrs ago

FILE - Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) is shown on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Indianapolis. It’s been nearly 12 weeks since Derrick Henry broke his right foot. The 2020 AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year has been practicing while still on injured reserve with the Tennessee Titans targeting his return Saturday for their divisional game with Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Henry's back! Titans activate their top back for playoffs

By Teresa M. Walker 20 hrs ago

En foto de 5 de diciembre den 2021 el jugador de los Rams de Los Ángeles Andrew Whitworth en la banca durante el juego ante los Jaguars de Jacksonville. El sábado 25 de diciembre del 2021 ingresa a la lista de COVID-19 antes de enfrentar el domingo a Minnesota. (AP Foto/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams won't have LT Whitworth, S Rapp against Buccaneers

By Dan Greenspan 20 hrs ago

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (31) celebrates a 1-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Chiefs hope Edwards-Helaire, Williams take field vs Bills

By Dave Skretta 20 hrs ago

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) firest a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady, Buccaneers take another crack at Rams in playoffs

By Fred Goodall 21 hrs ago

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Rodgers' latest playoff drive starts as Packers host 49ers

By Steve Megargee 23 hrs ago

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a 4-yard touchdown pass to running back Jerick McKinnon, right, during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Bills headed to KC for high-profile AFC title game rematch

By Dave Skretta 24 hrs ago

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) firest a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady, SB champs aim to avenge regular-season losses to Rams

By The Associated Press 24 hrs ago

FILE -San Francisco 49ers running back Trey Sermon, middle, runs for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. The Packers and 49er meet Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.(AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Familiar playoff foes face off again as Packers host 49ers

By The Associated Press 24 hrs ago

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stars aligned: Rams confident their big names will deliver

By Greg Beacham Jan. 20, 2022 08:31 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Alexander Mattison tries to get past Green Bay Packers' De'Vondre Campbell during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' Campbell's bet on himself pays huge dividends

By Steve Megargee Jan. 20, 2022 07:10 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa walks off the field during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
49ers hopeful Bosa will be cleared to play vs. Packers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 20, 2022 06:54 PM EST

Tennessee Titans linebacker Nick Dzubnar (49) and defensive back Chris Jackson (35) celebrate a play against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
Titans defenders feeling healthy, ready to peak in playoffs

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 20, 2022 05:41 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens' Josh Johnson (15) looks to throw against Cincinnati Bengals' Trey Hendrickson (91) during the fist half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Healthy Titans RB Henry will see banged-up Bengals D-line

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 20, 2022 01:23 AM EST

Packers release defensive lineman Kingsley Keke

Jan. 19, 2022 07:02 PM EST
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have released defensive lineman Kingsley Keke, who made eight starts this season but hadn’t played at all in their past...

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) runs toward the end zone to score against Denver Broncos safety Caden Sterns, left, cornerback Bryce Callahan, bottom middle, and outside linebacker Bradley Chubb, rear, during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Chiefs keep leaning on McKinnon, other unsung players

By Dave Skretta Jan. 19, 2022 05:06 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Browns' Mayfield has surgery, starts road to 'true self'

By Tom Withers Jan. 19, 2022 04:57 PM EST