Kellen Winslow
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) greets fans after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 26-14. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Big Ben leaving Steelers in good hands with Watt, Harris

By Will Graves Jan. 04, 2022 01:18 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger celebrates after a 2-yard touchdown pass to Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 31, 2021, in Cleveland. Big Ben has tormented the Browns, going 24-2-1 as a starter against them since 2004. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns gearing up for one last shot at dropping Big Ben

By Tom Withers Dec. 31, 2021 05:25 PM EST

Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (28) celebrates after running for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
49ers look to bounce back in home finale vs. Texans

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 01:24 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Titans try to hold onto AFC South lead, host streaking 49ers

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2021 12:28 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 22 1945 — Jim Benton of the Cleveland Rams is the first NFL player to have more than 300 receiving yards in a game. Benton has 10...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 10:47 AM EST
Nov. 19 1961 — George Blanda of the Houston Oilers passes for 505 yards and seven touchdowns in a 49-13 rout of the New York Titans. ...

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass during an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Santa Clara, Calif. Switching personnel mid-drive is commonplace in the NFL with running backs shuttling in and out and teams switching from three-receiver sets to two-receiver formations all the time. The 49ers could do it at quarterback this season with Garoppolo and rookie Trey Lance sharing time. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Campbell-led Lions host 49ers, aiming to prove people wrong

By Larry Lage Sep. 09, 2021 05:36 PM EDT

Caleb Followill looks at a Beatles display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. Rockers Kings of Leon tour a new digital exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the NFT (cryptocurrency) launching before the rock band plays at the NFL draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Kings of Leon tour Rock Hall, NFT exhibit before draft gig

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 12:37 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans, in this Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, file photo. Jones is a likely first round pick in the NFL Draft, April 29-May 1, 2021, in Cleveland.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
NFL draft could see record run of quarterbacks taken

By Josh Dubow Apr. 28, 2021 02:32 AM EDT

Kellen Winslow II appears via video at his sentencing hearing at the Superior Court North County Division on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in Vista, Calif. Winslow was sentenced to 14 years in prison on rape and other charges. (Eduardo Contreras/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP, Pool)
Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow II gets 14 years for rapes

By Julie Watson Mar. 03, 2021 12:03 AM EST

Ex-NFL player Kellen Winslow II faces 14 years for assaults

Feb. 19, 2021 08:55 PM EST
VISTA, Calif. (AP) — Former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II agreed Friday to accept a 14-year prison sentence for raping a homeless woman and assaulting two...

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) during Super Bowl media night, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Chiefs will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55. (Steve Sanders/Kansas City Chiefs via AP)
From players to pedigree, Chiefs edge on Bucs in all aspects

By Dave Skretta Feb. 05, 2021 12:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Travis Kelce during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Kansas City, Mo. The Super Bowl matchup features the most accomplished quarterback ever to play the game who is still thriving at age 43 in Brady against the young gun who is rewriting record books at age 25. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Chiefs aim to repeat as Super Bowl champs against Buccaneers

By The Associated Press Feb. 04, 2021 12:15 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) looks to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Raiders in midst of another late-season collapse

By Josh Dubow Dec. 18, 2020 05:46 PM EST

Denver Broncos wide receiver Diontae Spencer celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
NFL Today, Week 14

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 10:18 PM EST

Chiefs will have best 13-game record ever if they beat Miami

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 12:16 PM EST
KANSAS CITY (11-1) at MIAMI (8-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS OPENING LINE — Chiefs by 7 RECORD VS....

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) tosses the ball to running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (25) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Chiefs show calm, cool confidence in 35-31 win over Raiders

By Dave Skretta Nov. 23, 2020 02:12 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 22 1875 — Harvard beats Yale 4-0 in the schools’ first football meeting. With 15 players on each side, the game is a mix of rugby and...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 12:48 PM EST
Nov. 22 1875 — Harvard beats Yale 4-0 in the schools’ first football meeting. With 15 players on each side, the game is a mix of rugby and...

FILE - In this April 17, 1999, file photo, Texas running back Ricky Williams poses with a New Orleans Saints jersey after the Saints made Williams their first pick in the NFL draft and the fifth overall pick, in New York. (AP Photo/Suzanne Plunkett, File)
Hall of Famers Roaf, Jackson, highlight Saints draft history

By Brett Martel Apr. 21, 2020 03:31 PM EDT