Kansas City Chiefs
Cunningham, Westhoff win assistant coach achievement award

By The Associated Press Jun. 10, 2019 09:26 PM EDT
Mike Westhoff and the late Gunther Cunningham have won the 2019 Paul "Dr. Z" Zimmerman Award from the Professional Football Writers of America. ...

FILE - In this May 23, 2019, file photo, New York Jets' C.J. Mosley speaks to reporters after the NFL football team's practice in Florham Park, N.J. Mosley's resume speaks for itself: He has had at least 100 tackles in every season but 2016, when he missed two games with an injury and finished with 92. Mosley, who turns 27 on June 19, also has nine career interceptions, 8 1/2 sacks and six forced fumbles.(AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Mosley already the quiet leader of Jets' new-look defense

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 06, 2019 05:00 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning speaks during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility Wednesday, June 5, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Manning seemingly talking about Daniel Jones as much as self

By Tom Canavan Jun. 05, 2019 05:50 PM EDT

St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn, second from right, flips past Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88), of the Czech Republic, during the first period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Saturday, June 1, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Bruins rout Blues 7-2, take 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup Final

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 01, 2019 11:16 PM EDT

Boston Bruins center Sean Kuraly celebrates after scoring against the St. Louis Blues during the first period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final Saturday, June 1, 2019, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Latest: Bruins rout Blues 7-2, take 2-1 Cup series lead

Jun. 01, 2019 10:30 PM EDT

Former Pro Bowler Dexter McCluster now indoor player

By Barry Wilner May. 30, 2019 02:32 AM EDT
The competitive juices still flow for Dexter McCluster . So he's back to playing pro football — in the National Arena League. Earlier this month, the...

49ers sign CB Dontae Johnson to 1-year deal

May. 28, 2019 06:40 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed cornerback Dontae Johnson to a one-year deal and waived linebacker Pita Taumoepenu. The...

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette (27) carries the ball during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Jags' Fournette focuses on 'clean start' after dismal season

By Mark Long May. 24, 2019 03:45 PM EDT

NFL draft headed to Cleveland in 2021, Kansas City in 2023

May. 22, 2019 05:22 PM EDT
KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — The NFL's draft road show is headed to Cleveland and Kansas City. To celebrate the Browns' 75th anniversary, the 2021 draft...

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks to the media during the NFL football owners meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, in Key Biscayne, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
NFL committee to decide whether to tweak interference rule

By Steven Wine May. 22, 2019 12:36 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks' Bobby Wagner speaks with media members after an NFL football practice Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Wagner present, but not participating in Seahawks OTAs

By Tim Booth May. 21, 2019 05:44 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, left, and defensive end Lerentee McCray (55) perform a drill during the an NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Ngakoue rejoins Jaguars, vows to play even without new deal

By Mark Long May. 21, 2019 03:56 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 18, 2019 10:26 AM EDT
May 19 1910 — Cy Young, the career leader in major league victories, wins No. 500 as the Cleveland Indians defeat Washington 5-4 in 11 innings. ...

Pioli steps down as assistant GM of Atlanta Falcons

May. 16, 2019 02:33 PM EDT
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Scott Pioli stepped down Thursday after more than five years as assistant general manager of the Atlanta Falcons, the latest front-office...

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 10, 2018 file photo, New York Jets linebacker Darron Lee (58) runs the ball after an interception against the Detroit Lions during an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit. Two people with direct knowledge of the deal say the New York Jets have agreed to trade linebacker Darron Lee to the Kansas City Chiefs for a sixth-round draft pick, Wednesday, May 15, 2019. The deal is pending a physical, according to the people who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither team had announced the move. It also comes on the same day the team fired general manager Mike Maccagnan and installed coach Adam Gase as the acting GM. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
AP sources: Jets, Gase trade Lee to Chiefs for 6th-rounder

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 15, 2019 09:49 PM EDT

Missouri lawmakers OK state aid for St. Louis Blues arena

By David A. Lieb May. 15, 2019 12:26 PM EDT
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The home of the St. Louis Blues could receive $70 million in state subsidies over two decades to help pay for renovations that local...

Chiefs backup quarterback EJ Manuel retires from NFL

May. 13, 2019 06:49 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs quarterback EJ Manuel, who was signed this offseason to compete for a backup job, has decided to retire after four seasons with...

FILE - In this July 29, 2006 file photo Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham yells out orders during team drills at NFL football training camp facility in River Falls, Wis. Cunningham, who emigrated from postwar Germany as a child and then dedicated his life to football, has died after a brief illness. He was 72. Cunningham’s wife, Rene, said in a statement that he died Saturday, May 11, 2019. (David Eulitt/The Kansas City Star via AP)
Longtime NFL coach Gunther Cunningham dies at 72

By Dave Skretta May. 13, 2019 12:01 PM EDT

Kevin Harvick takes off his helmet after qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Friday, May 10, 2019. Harvick won the pole. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
The Latest: 3 car chiefs ejected after cars fail inspection

May. 11, 2019 06:40 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals NFL football quarterback Kyler Murray is introduced, Friday, April 26, 2019, at the Cardinals' practice facility in Tempe, Ariz. Murray was the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Football draft. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Cardinals sign top pick Murray to four-year deal

By John Marshall May. 09, 2019 08:22 PM EDT