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Carolina Panthers' Christian Mccaffrey watches during the NFL football team's training camp in Gibbs Stadium at Wofford College on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Spartanburg, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Panthers to attack with McCaffrey, not worry about injuries

By Steve Reed Aug. 10, 2022 12:43 PM EDT

FILE - Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson watches during warm ups before the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Georgia, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Jacksonville, which chose Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence last year and is expected to add Michigan pass rusher Hutchinson, Georgia's Travon Walker or an offensive tackle next, is looking to become the first to say it nailed both selections. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Jaguars trying to become 1st to nail back-to-back top picks

By Mark Long Apr. 23, 2022 02:46 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp walks on the field during practice for an NFL Super Bowl football game Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Rams are scheduled to play the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
The Latest: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wins 4th MVP award

By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2022 08:15 PM EST

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Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16-yard field goal...

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Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16-yard field goal...

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
AFC has record 12 teams at .500 or better through Week 12

By Josh Dubow Dec. 01, 2021 02:40 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Streaking 49ers lose Warner, Samuel for at least 1 week

By Josh Dubow Nov. 29, 2021 07:44 PM EST

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Nov. 30 1941 — The Chicago Bears score 49 points in the second half to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 49-13. 1956 — Floyd...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Steve McLendon (96) celebrates with free safety Jordan Whitehead (33) after intercepting a pass by New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 22, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Indy hoping for better results as Brady brings Bucs to town

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2021 02:36 PM EST

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Nov. 30 1941 — The Chicago Bears score 49 points in the second half to beat the Philadelphia Eagles 49-13. 1956 — Floyd...

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Nov. 23 1947 — Sammy Baugh throws six touchdown passes as the Washington Redskins beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 45-21. ...

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Nov. 23 1947 — Sammy Baugh throws six touchdown passes as the Washington Redskins beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 45-21. ...

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Nov. 9 1912 — The lateral pass is used as an offensive weapon for the first time by Worcester Tech coach William F. Carney. Carney’s team...

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Nov. 9 1912 — The lateral pass is used as an offensive weapon for the first time by Worcester Tech coach William F. Carney. Carney’s team...

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey, left, defends against Chicago Bears running back Damien Williams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Colts defense hopes to rebound against Stafford, Rams

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 02:07 PM EDT

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Sept. 14 1923 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Luis Firpo in the second round for his last successful defense of his world heavyweight title, at...

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Sept. 14 1923 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Luis Firpo in the second round for his last successful defense of his world heavyweight title, at...

FILE - In this Saturday, Jan. 8, 1983 file photo, Los Angeles Raiders wide receiver Cliff Branch, right, catches a pass from quarterback Jim Plunkett for a 64 yard gain during the first quarter of their playoff game with the Cleveland Browns in Los Angeles. Three-time All-Pro receiver Cliff Branch and Super Bowl-winning coach Dick Vermeil are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2022. (AP Photo/File)
Branch, Vermeil selected as Hall of Fame finalists

By Josh Dubow Aug. 24, 2021 05:59 PM EDT

FILE - This Sept. 14, 2017, file photo shows NFL analyst Marshall Faulk speaking during a pre-game show before an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Houston Texans, in Cincinnati. Marshall Faulk's high school football coach died of COVID-19 early on in the pandemic. The coronavirus hit home for Rod Woodson when he and his family got sick and his daughter's boyfriend lost his father to the disease. They are two of 15 Hall of Famers and 40 current and former players who are part of a community outreach and education initiative to help build COVID-19 vaccination confidence.(AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)
NFL Alumni, CDC fight COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 02, 2021 02:11 PM EDT

FILE - This Sept. 14, 2017, file photo shows NFL analyst Marshall Faulk speaking during a pre-game show before an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Houston Texans, in Cincinnati. Marshall Faulk's high school football coach died of COVID-19 early on in the pandemic. The coronavirus hit home for Rod Woodson when he and his family got sick and his daughter's boyfriend lost his father to the disease. They are two of 15 Hall of Famers and 40 current and former players who are part of a community outreach and education initiative to help build COVID-19 vaccination confidence.(AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)
Houston Texans at Cincinnati Bengals 9/14/2017

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