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Houston Texans players De'Andre Hopkins, left, and Kenny Stills, right, shop for Christmas clothes with Jadon Cofield and Miracle Washington-Tribble, center right, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at Galleria Mall in Houston. The two teens are beneficiaries of Eight Million Stories, a Houston program which helps 14-18-year-olds who have either quit or been kicked out of school continue their education, find employment and receive emotional support. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Two Houston teenagers get Hopkins/Stills shopping spree

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 24, 2019 02:07 AM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Former teammates McDermott, Tomlin lead Bills, Steelers

By Will Graves Dec. 12, 2019 02:03 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) celebrates a touchdown behind New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Injuries deplete Chicago Bears receiving group

By Gene Chamberlain Nov. 26, 2019 07:34 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 24, 2019 09:46 AM EST
Nov. 25 1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the...

FILE - In this Nov. 28, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski speaks to the media after an NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. Gronkowski will be in Miami for the Super Bowl. He will not be preparing for kickoff with Tom Brady and the rest of his old New England teammates. Instead, the man who retired from the Patriots and the NFL in March will be hosting his first Super Bowl party. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Gronkowski will be in Miami for Super Bowl as party host

Nov. 19, 2019 03:04 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 1999, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair points to the stands as he crosses the goal line for a fourth-quarter 3-yard touchdown during the Titans' 30-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans retiring Eddie George's No. 27 and the No. 9 of the late Steve McNair has turned from a simple halftime ceremony into a celebration and team reunion. (AP Photo/John Russell, FIle)
George challenges Titans to seize moment as team honors past

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 12, 2019 05:55 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman stretches during a combined NFL football training camp with the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Patriots, Titans practice like trash-talking family reunion

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 14, 2019 05:16 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) celebrates his touchdown pass to running back Alexander Mattison (25) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Vikings debut new offense in 34-25 preseason win over Saints

By Brett Martel Aug. 09, 2019 11:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 23, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. takes part in an NFL football team training camp in Eagan, Minn. The Vikings have thrust their second-round draft pick into their tight end-heavy offense, carefully evaluating Irv Smith Jr. in training camp to see what he'll be capable of handling during a rookie season that always comes with a steep learning curve.(AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Immersing Irv: Vikings have big plans for rookie tight end

By Dave Campbell Aug. 06, 2019 06:23 PM EDT

In this Nov. 28, 2010, photo, Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen looks on prior to the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos, in Denver. Denver Broncos owner Bowlen dies at age 75, family says in statement released by team.(AP Photo/Joe Mahoney, File)
Pat Bowlen was not your typical NFL owner

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 14, 2019 03:30 PM EDT

FILE - This May 24, 2018 file photo shows music maker Jermaine Dupri during an interview in New York. Dupri and Travis Scott have been criticized for taking part in Super Bowl-related events, but their shows among others will still go on. Dupri will host a concert series called Super Bowl Live while Scott is expected to perform at the Pepsi Super Bowl Party two days before performing at Super Bowl 53 on Sunday. (AP Photo/John Carucci, File)
Super Bowl week to feature Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Migos

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Jan. 30, 2019 12:42 PM EST

New England Patriots' Tom Brady high fives some kids during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Media night more like a mosh pit and Mardi Gras

By Barry Wilner Jan. 28, 2019 10:36 PM EST

NFC Chicago Bears tackle Charles Leno Jr. signs autographs during NFL football Pro Bowl practice in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Pro Bowl becomes family affair for Pouncey twins, others

By Mark Long Jan. 24, 2019 03:21 PM EST

FILE - In this July 20, 2018 file photo, a pedicab driver dressed as a character from the anime franchise "Dragon Ball" gestures as he carries passengers during Comic-Con International in San Diego. "Dragon Ball” is a revered anime that has influenced pop culture for years, earning praise from the likes of Michael B. Jordan, Ronda Rousey and Chris Brown, showing up in end zone celebrations and even at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. With the new film "Dragon Ball Super: Broly" releasing this week in the U.S., the franchise’s popularity with its famous and non-famous fans is likely to grow. (Photo by Christy Radecic/Invision/AP, File)
Celebs, athletes give 'Dragon Ball' pop culture super status

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Jan. 15, 2019 03:38 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is brought down as he scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
With Colts' playoff drought over, Luck takes center stage

By Michael Marot Jan. 01, 2019 08:09 PM EST