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FILE - Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss speaks after receiving his Hall of Fame ring during halftime of an NFL football game between the Vikings and the Green Bay Packers in Minneapolis, Nov. 25, 2018. Warren Sapp and Randy Moss waited longer than expected to hear their name called in the first round of the NFL draft because teams were concerned about off-field issues. Both players ended up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Will teams delay on taking Jalen Carter like Sapp, Moss?

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 25, 2023 12:47 PM EDT

FILE - These are 2023 photos showing possible picks in the NFL football draft. From top left are: Paris Johnson, Christian Gonzalez, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Joey Porter Jr., Broderick Jones, Calijah Kancey, Darnell Wright, Dalton Kincaid, Zay Flowers, Cam Smith, Jordan Addison and Michael Mayer (AP Photo/File)
Vikings need cornerbacks and a receiver, but what about QB?

By Dave Campbell Apr. 20, 2023 12:12 PM EDT

FILE - Minnesota Vikings' Adam Thielen points skyward before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Chicago. The Vikings released wide receiver Adam Thielen on Friday, March 10, 2023, for salary cap relief, ending a remarkable 10-year run with his home-state team as an undrafted underdog.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Vikings cut WR Thielen after 10 years with home-state team

By Dave Campbell Mar. 10, 2023 10:45 AM EST

FILE - Minnesota linebacker Mike Rallis (26) is shown at an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, in Minneapolis. Better known as WWE star Madcap Moss, Mike Rallis is in the mix for Saturday's Royal Rumble. Younger brother Nick Rallis is a linebackers coach for the Philadelphia Eagles. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia, File)
Oh, brother! WWE star, Eagles coach ready for big weekend

By Dan Gelston Jan. 27, 2023 04:19 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Brady, Bucs aim to take control of NFC South against Saints

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 07:10 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of a NFL football game between the Washington Commanders and the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Jefferson soaring for Vikings with Cowboys set to visit

By Dave Campbell Nov. 17, 2022 06:56 PM EST

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera celebrates after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Washington's Riverboat Ron knocks off another unbeaten team

By Josh Dubow Nov. 16, 2022 02:09 AM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs with the ball under pressure from Minnesota Vikings linebackers Eric Kendricks (54) and Patrick Jones II (91) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Vikings get critical Allen turnovers, stun Bills 33-30 in OT

By John Wawrow Nov. 13, 2022 05:13 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Brady, Bucs eye momentum in Bavarian battle against Seahawks

By Ken Maguire Nov. 10, 2022 01:37 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Rams, Bucs meet in matchup of past 2 Super Bowl champions

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 03:57 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert (31) carries the ball against New York Jets linebacker Kwon Alexander (9) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Minnesota visits Miami looking to extend 3-game win streak

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 03:22 PM EDT

Today in Sports History-Don Larsen pitches a perfect game

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 8 1933 — Cliff Battles of the Boston Redskins becomes the first NFL player to gain more than 200 yards rushing with 215 yards in a 21-20 win over...

Sportlight-Week Ahead, Oct. 7-13

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 7 1904 — Jack Chesbro registers his 41st victory of the season as New York defeats Boston 3-2. 1916 — Georgia Tech, coached by John...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 24-7. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Early season downturn in offense avoids Ravens, Dolphins

By Josh Dubow Sep. 21, 2022 02:59 AM EDT

FILE — Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. A person familiar with the move says the Titans will be releasing Jones, a seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, in a move to clear salary cap space. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
AP source: Titans releasing 7-time Pro Bowler Julio Jones

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 16, 2022 04:55 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) eyes a touchdown pass in the end zone as Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple (20) attempts to tackle during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Stafford-Kupp combo at its best in biggest moments

By Josh Dubow Feb. 16, 2022 02:48 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) falls after being sacked by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Ernest Jones (50) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Super Bowl Live: Kupp named Super Bowl MVP after winning TD

Feb. 13, 2022 03:26 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Aaron Donald celebrates after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Bengals seek 1st Super Bowl title versus Rams

By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2022 12:10 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 03, 2022 10:57 AM EST
Body Feb. 4 1861 — The Philadelphia Athletics beat Charter Oak 36-27 in a baseball game played on frozen Litchfield Pond in Brooklyn, N.Y...

FILE - Buffalo Bills Aaron Schobel (94) and Chris Kelsay (90) sack New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during an NFL football game at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005. The Patriots beat the Bills 35-7. Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots dominated the Buffalo Bills from 2000 to 2019, it was difficult to dub it a rivalry. The tables finally seem to be turning in the AFC East, with Buffalo having won three of four and consecutive division titles, in preparing to host New England in a wild-card playoff on Saturday night. (AP Photo/Don Heupel, File)
Bills no longer Pats patsy after wins in 3 of past 4 games

By John Wawrow Jan. 13, 2022 01:50 PM EST