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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott speaks during a news conference following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Analysis: Dak Prescott hands it to all the wrong people

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 18, 2022 09:34 AM EST

FILE - Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (22) makes his way through San Francisco 49ers' defensive backs Merton Hanks (36) and Bill Romanowski (53), for a 4-yard gain in the second quarter of the Cowboy's 38-21 NFC championship win, Sunday, Jan. 23, 1994, in Irving, Texas. Few rivalries have had as many big games or star players like Roger Staubach, Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith, Deion Sanders, Steve Young, Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
49ers-Cowboys playoff rivalry resumes after long wait

By Josh Dubow Jan. 11, 2022 01:57 PM EST

San Jose Sharks' Tomas Hertl, left, celebrates after scoring the game wining goal in overtime during an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Hertl gets hat trick in Sharks' overtime win over Flyers

By Aaron Bracy Jan. 08, 2022 09:56 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) recovers the ball after Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser (86) fumbled it after a catch during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Titans' turnovers trim margin for error with 3 games left

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 20, 2021 03:18 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

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks for a receiver as Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris (95) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Garoppolo throws 2 more TDs, 49ers dominate Jaguars 30-10

By Mark Long Nov. 21, 2021 03:57 PM EST

New York Jets defensive end Bryce Huff reacts after Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill is sacked by middle linebacker C.J. Mosley during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' disruptive D-line using 'superpowers' to sack QBs

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 07, 2021 04:44 PM EDT

Fans walk on the 17th hole during a practice day at the Ryder Cup at the Whistling Straits Golf Course Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Sheboygan, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Ryder Cup media back US team by narrower margin than bettors

Sep. 23, 2021 02:14 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
'Captain' Wilson prepared to lead Jets into season opener

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 08, 2021 06:31 PM EDT

New York Jets defensive end Carl Lawson speaks to reporters at the team's NFL football training camp facility in Florham Park, N.J., Tuesday July 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)
Loss of Lawson crushing but not fatal blow for Jets - yet

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 20, 2021 12:55 PM EDT

Steve Hutchinson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class, puts his hand on his bust during the induction ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
The Latest: Coach Bill Cowher enters the Hall of Fame

Aug. 07, 2021 02:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch laughs before the team's NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara, Calif. Lynch was hired along with coach Kyle Shanahan to rebuild the San 49ers in 2017. Lynch was named executive of the year by the Pro Football Writers of America in his third season when he helped the Niners reach the Super Bowl and has the franchise in position to contend again this season. His ability to thrive in everything he does led Shanahan to nickname him “Captain America.” (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Bill Walsh's message launched John Lynch to Hall of Fame

By Josh Dubow Aug. 01, 2021 11:28 AM EDT

File-This Oct. 8, 1972, file photo shows Dallas Cowboys safety Cliff Harris (43) making a 45-yard return on a second quarter punt Oct. 8, 1972 in Irving, Texas before being brought down by Steelers' Preston Pearson (26) and Roy Gerela (10). Harris and receiver Drew Pearson, who also will be inducted this year as part of the class of 2021, are the first undrafted Cowboys among their 15 players in the Hall of Fame.(AP Photo/File)
Undrafted from small school, Harris makes hall with Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Jul. 25, 2021 11:52 AM EDT

Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos holds up the Stanley Cup as teammate defenseman Victor Hedman, right, looks on as they celebrate the teams Stanley Cup victory with a boat parade Monday, July 12, 2021 in Tampa, Fla. (Dirk Shadd/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Lightning dent Stanley Cup after another Tampa boat parade

Jul. 12, 2021 05:31 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 13, 2021 01:42 PM EDT
May 14 1913 — Washington’s Walter Johnson gives up a run in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Browns to end his streak of 56...

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20) tackles Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. A person with direct knowledge of the move says the Jets placed the franchise tag on Maye, a steady playmaker and leader with whom the team hopes to work out a long-term deal. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Jets safety Marcus Maye signs franchise tag tender

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 20, 2021 02:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2020, file photo, New York Jets free safety Marcus Maye (20) tackles Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) during the first half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. A person with direct knowledge of the move says the Jets placed the franchise tag on Maye, a steady playmaker and leader with whom the team hopes to work out a long-term deal. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
AP source: Jets place franchise tag on safety Marcus Maye

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 08, 2021 07:59 PM EST

Georgetown head coach Patrick Ewing shouts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Indianapolis. Butler won 63-55. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
The Latest: Wizards-Bucks game postponed

By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2021 01:58 PM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Brandon Zylstra (16) is surround by teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Washington beaten by Panthers, fails to clinch NFC East

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 27, 2020 07:11 PM EST

Florida man arrested in crash that killed NFL player's dad

Oct. 29, 2020 08:26 PM EDT
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has been charged in a traffic crash that killed a longtime police captain who was the father of New England Patriots...