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FILE - Nakobe Dean runs football drills during Georgia's Pro Day on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. New England enters the NFL draft with eight total picks, including the 21st pick of the first round. Possible early targets include linebacker Nakobe Dean, receiver Kyle Phillips and cornerback Andrew Booth.(AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Patriots head into draft looking for youth at LB, WR

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 22, 2022 01:53 PM EDT

Walker Hayes performs "AA" at the CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 11, 2022, at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
'Fancy Like' feels like a No. 1 draft pick to singer Hayes

By Barry Wilner Apr. 21, 2022 02:45 AM EDT

FILE - New York Giants head coach Joe Judge looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants fired Judge on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, after he went 10-23 in two seasons. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Patriots rehire former Giants coach Joe Judge as assistant

By Kyle Hightower Feb. 08, 2022 06:33 PM EST

Miami Dolphins NFL football head coach Brian Flores watches practice at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
Miami Dolphins fire coach Brian Flores after 3 seasons

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 10, 2022 10:06 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach Karl Scott is seen before an NFL football gameagainst the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Vikings DB coach Scott has worked his way up with confidence

By Dave Campbell Jan. 07, 2022 07:06 PM EST

FILE - Four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, Al Unser, poses with the Borg-Warner Trophy at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Tuesday, July 20, 2021. Al Unser was the third member of one of America’s most-accomplished racing families to die in 2021, following his older brother Bobby, a three-time Indy champion, and Bobby Unser Jr. Al Unser was one of four drivers who won the Indy 500 a record four times, with victories in 1970, 1971, 1978 and 1987. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)
Aaron, Elder overcame hate to achieve records, milestones

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 27, 2021 03:41 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 7 1973 — Jerry West of Los Angeles sets an NBA record with 10 steals in the Lakers’ 115-111 loss to the Seattle Supersonics. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 01:28 PM EST
Dec. 7 1973 — Jerry West of Los Angeles sets an NBA record with 10 steals in the Lakers’ 115-111 loss to the Seattle Supersonics. ...

Purdue's Chris Jefferson (17) intercepts a pass intended for Nebraska's Austin Allen (11) while leaping over him in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Purdue defeated Nebraska 28-23. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 5 Spartans try to keep unbeaten quest on track at Purdue

By Michael Marot Nov. 04, 2021 12:17 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) out runs Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) on his touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Cowboys CB Diggs starring after position switch at Alabama

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 21, 2021 02:08 PM EDT

FILE — New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in this Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, file photo, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, clearing the way for rookie Mac Jones to open the season as New England's quarterback, according to a person with knowledge of the move. The person spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced. (AP Photo/Stew Milne, File)
Patriots cut Cam Newton, clearing way for Mac Jones to start

By Kyle Hightower Aug. 31, 2021 11:17 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones pulls in a pass during an NFL football practice Thursday, June 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/Pool Photo via AP)
Jones says 'stay tuned' as he proves he's still fast, strong

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 10, 2021 04:39 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones passes the ball during an NFL football practice, in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, June 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New nickname in hand, Pats rookie Jones finding his footing

By Kyle Hightower Jun. 10, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore holds a football as he appears on the Red Carpet at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame before the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer, Pool)
Patriots trade up in 2nd round, select Barmore from Alabama

By Ken Powtak Apr. 30, 2021 08:17 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 29, 2019, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence greets fans as he arrives for the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Clemson, S.C. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are expected to be the top two picks selected in the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 20212, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro, File)
Column: Drafting a franchise QB always a risky endeavor

By Paul Newberry Apr. 30, 2021 03:49 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore (58) celebrates a sack against Western Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala., in this Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, file photo. Cleveland Browns veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson's surprise release last week due to salary-cap concerns has created an unexpected hole up front. Alabama's Christian Barmore could fill it. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
NFL Draft: Irish LB; Big 12's best; 'Bama DT still on board

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 30, 2021 08:00 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones, right, holds a team jersey with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after the New England Patriots selected him with the 15th pick in the NFL football draft, Thursday April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Patriots wait, draft former Alabama QB Mac Jones at No. 15

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 29, 2021 10:28 PM EDT

Alabama head coach Nick Saban and offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood hold the trophy after their win against Ohio State in an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Alabama won 52-24. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Ohio State at Alabama 1/11/2021

Jan. 15, 2021 03:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley watches his players before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Miami Gardens, Fla. Brandon Staley has only been the Los Angeles Rams' defensive coordinator for 13 games, and everybody already knows he could be on his way up. The 37-year-old Staley's name is prominent in NFL circles this month as the league's less successful teams plot their next head coaching hire.(AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Jets interview Bills' Daboll, Colts' Eberflus, Rams' Staley

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 10, 2021 02:27 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 9 1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer with four seconds left in the first round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the...