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USA Today's Jarrett Bell wins writers' award for service

By The Associated Press May. 11, 2022 01:20 PM EDT
USA Today sports writer/columnist Jarrett Bell has won the Bill Nunn Jr. Award for journalistic contributions while covering pro football. Bell, who...

Football Hall of Fame announces inaugural excellence awards

Mar. 21, 2022 08:11 PM EDT
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The late Broncos offensive line coach Alex Gibbs and longtime NFL public relations steward Joe Browne are among the inaugural winners of the Pro...

Hall of Fame inductions moving from prime time to afternoon

Mar. 07, 2022 11:37 AM EST
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies are moving from prime time to Saturday afternoon in August. The enshrinement on...

Daymond John attends Shaq's Fun House on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP)
Shaq's 'Fun House' draws big crowd with Lil Wayne headlining

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Feb. 12, 2022 07:57 PM EST

NFL to host COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Super Bowl

Jan. 25, 2022 05:06 PM EST
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL is partnering with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Super Bowl Experience, the...

Lambeau Field is seen before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Return of crowds did little to boost home advantage in NFL

By Josh Dubow Jan. 05, 2022 12:26 PM EST

FILE - Brian Dawkins looks on as he recently joined the Philadelphia Eagles scouting department during practice at NFL football training camp, on July 31, 2016, in Philadelphia. Dawkins, a nine-time Pro Bowl safety and four-time All-Pro during 16 seasons with the Eagles and Broncos, has been on a mission to spread awareness about what he calls cerebral wellness since revealing a few years ago that he suffered from depression and had suicidal thoughts early in his playing career. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Mental health education is ongoing process for NFL, players

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 14, 2021 06:57 PM EST

Blue Origin's latest space passengers from left, Laura Shepard Churchley, Dylan Taylor, Michael Strahan, Cameron Bess, Lane Bess, and Evan Dick pose for a photo in front of the booster rocket at the spaceport near Van Horn, Texas, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Strahan flies to space with astronaut's daughter: 'Wow!'

By Marcia Dunn Dec. 11, 2021 06:24 AM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers warms up before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Bears get their chance at payback against Packers, Rodgers

By Steve Megargee Dec. 09, 2021 01:58 PM EST

Henry and Mathieu among 32 NFL Man of the Year nominees

By Barry Wilner Dec. 07, 2021 08:50 AM EST
Derrick Henry and Tyrann Mathieu, 2020 All-Pro players, are among the 32 men chosen as finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. Each...

Pats promote Bryant to active roster, place Winovich on IR

Oct. 19, 2021 06:13 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots promoted defensive back Myles Bryant from the practice squad to the 53-man roster on Tuesday and placed linebacker Chase...

Pro Football Hall of Fame President David Baker retiring

Oct. 16, 2021 03:22 PM EDT
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Fame President David Baker has announced his retirement. Baker, 68, had served in the role of...

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos hoping to play Teddy Bridgewater at Pittsburgh

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 08, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

'He changed the game': Dolphins, NFL celebrate Shula's life

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 02, 2021 05:32 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stood on a stage and spent a few minutes running down a partial list of Don Shula’s accomplishments:...

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after wide receiver Hunter Renfrow scored a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
The Latest: 49ers aim to join 5 other teams at 3-0

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2021 12:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 2018, file photo, former Kansas City Chiefs player Tony Gonzalez poses with fans in the stands after he was inducted to the Chiefs Hall fo Fame, at halftime of the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Kansas City, Mo. After 17 seasons in the NFL and several years as a broadcaster, Gonzalez stepped away from the studio this season to pursue acting. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Darius Rucker to sing national anthem at Bills-Dolphins

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2021 11:17 AM EDT

2020/2021 Hall of Fame inductees to get rings at stadiums

Sep. 09, 2021 11:39 AM EDT
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson and Steve Hutchinson, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August, will receive their rings of...

Art McNally tabbed contributor finalist for Hall of Fame

Aug. 31, 2021 04:32 PM EDT
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Art McNally, the man known as “The Father of Modern Officiating” has been picked as a contributor finalist for the Pro Football Hall of...

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak provides an update on COVID-19 regulations for entertainment venues in Nevada at the Sawyer Building in Las Vegas on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)
Nevada governor: No masks at events that require vaccines

By Ken Ritter And Sam Metz Aug. 16, 2021 11:48 PM EDT

Drew Pearson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021, speaks during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
The Latest: Versatile DB Charles Woodson enters Hall of Fame

Aug. 08, 2021 03:25 PM EDT