Sports team ownership changes
Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam discusses his plans to purchase a majority stake of the Nashville Predators NHL hockey club during a press conference at Bridgestone Arena Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP)
Chairman says former TN governor perfect steward for Preds

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 23, 2022 01:32 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam speaks during a press conference in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 13, 2018. The former Tennessee governor is buying out the majority owner's shares in the Nashville Predators NHL hockey club, in what the team calls a "multi-phased purchase transaction" over the next few yearsm that will make him the team's majority owner. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Former Tennessee governor buying majority share of Predators

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 17, 2022 04:51 PM EDT

FILE - Mellody Hobson arrives at the premiere of the film "Black Panther" at Dolby Theatre on Jan. 29, 2018, in Los Angeles. Hobson has agreed to join the ownership group that won the bidding for the Denver Broncos NFL football team, according to Rob Walton. The Broncos announced late Tuesday night, June 7, 2022, they had entered into a sale agreement with the Walton-Penner ownership group led by Walmart heir Rob Walton, his daughter, Carrie Walton Penner, and her husband, Greg Penner. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Walmart heir Rob Walton agrees to buy Broncos in record deal

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 08, 2022 12:33 AM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien (4) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's headquarters as head coach Nathaniel Hackett, right, observes Monday, June 6, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos sale could come as early as this month

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 06, 2022 07:15 PM EDT

Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett, right, hugs defensive tackle D.J. Jones as he takes part in drills at the NFL football team's headquarters Monday, May 23, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
QB Wilson, Nathaniel Hackett are Broncos new dual dynamo

By Arnie Stapleton May. 30, 2022 02:42 PM EDT

Omar Khan, the new general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers, left, is introduced by Steelers owner Art Rooney II during an NFL football press conference at the team's training facility in Pittsburgh, Friday, May 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Steelers GM Khan embracing expectations of new role

By Will Graves May. 27, 2022 11:55 AM EDT

John Elway, Denver Broncos president of football operations, looks on as players take part in drills during a voluntary veteran minicamp football practice Monday, April 25, 2022, at the NFL team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
John Elway: Russell Wilson is 'the piece that we needed'

By Arnie Stapleton May. 11, 2022 05:57 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett throws during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Franchises still searching for a prized quarterback won't find much star power in this year's crop of college QBs. Still, there's potential upgrades to be had in the likes of Temple's Malik Willis and Pitt's Kenny Pickett. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
2022 NFL Draft l Day 2 ends with yet another receiver picked

By The Associated Press Apr. 28, 2022 05:04 PM EDT

FILE - Dan Snyder, co-owner and co-CEO of the Washington Commanders, poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. Dan Snyder's ownership of his hometown NFL team in Washington has been full of more controversy than playoff success for more than two decades. Still, the past couple of years have been tumultuous enough to raise the question of how tight Snyder's grip is on the once-storied franchise. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
EXPLAINER: Snyder holds tight grip as owner of Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 28, 2022 03:12 AM EDT

Jets donating $1 million to aid relief efforts in Ukraine

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 05, 2022 05:59 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Suzanne Johnson's thoughts often turn to her late parents when she sees the heartbreaking video clips and news reports out of Ukraine. ...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions from journalists at a press conference after the close of the NFL owner's meeting, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
NFL owners approve rule change for OT in playoffs

By Barry Wilner Mar. 29, 2022 12:50 PM EDT

Vikings hire Tyler Williams from Rams to lead training staff

Mar. 09, 2022 05:55 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings hired Tyler Williams as their executive director of player health and performance on Wednesday, bringing in another former...

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) warms up on the field before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Washington Commanders have agreed to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, March 9, 2022, because the deal cannot be finalized until the start of the new league year next week. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
AP source: Colts agree to trade Carson Wentz to Commanders

By Stephen Whyno And Michael Marot Mar. 09, 2022 02:18 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell speaks to reporters during an introductory news conference Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in Eagan, Minn. (Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP)
Success for Vikings' O'Connell starts with player connection

By Dave Campbell Feb. 17, 2022 01:23 PM EST

FILE - Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen poses for photo Sept. 5, 2019, in Los Angeles. Allen says the NFL needs him to join the ownership group. Allen is preparing a bid to purchase the Denver Broncos and become the NFL’s first Black owner. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Byron Allen says the NFL needs him to be an owner

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 11, 2022 05:19 PM EST

The Vince Lombardi Trophy is seen before NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addresses the media at a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Goodell says league won’t tolerate racism or discrimination

By Barry Wilner Feb. 09, 2022 05:45 PM EST

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
The Latest: Goodell says league 'won’t tolerate racism'

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2022 02:43 PM EST

Packers promote Dunn as tight ends coach, replacing Outten

Feb. 05, 2022 04:32 PM EST
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have promoted John Dunn to take over as tight ends coach for Justin Outten, who left to become the Denver Broncos’...

FILE - New England Patriots' Tom Brady reacts during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Scott Spina Jr., a New Jersey man who posed as a former Patriots player in order to buy and sell Super Bowl rings that he claimed were gifts to Brady's family, has pleaded guilty to fraud Tuesday, Feb 1, 2022, in Santa Ana, Calif., federal court. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
New Jersey man pleads guilty in Brady Super Bowl ring scam

Feb. 02, 2022 07:01 PM EST

FILE - Joe Ellis, president of the Denver Broncos, responds to questions during a news conference on media day Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Englewood, Colo. The Denver Broncos are looking for a new owner in what’s expected to be the most expensive team sale in U.S. sports history. The Pat D. Bowlen Trust announced Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, it's in the “beginning of a sale process” for the franchise that's valued at $4 billion and is expected to draw heavy bidding that could push the sale price well beyond that figure. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Denver Broncos announce they are officially on the market

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 01, 2022 03:58 PM EST