Athlete contracts
FILE - In this June 16, 2019, file photo, Gary Woodland poses with the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif. The U.S. Open is returning to NBC starting this year at Winged Foot after Fox Sports has asked to end its 12-year contract with the USGA, multiple people told The Associated Press on Sunday night, June 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
USGA transfers US media rights from Fox back to NBCUniversal

By Doug Ferguson Jun. 29, 2020 12:59 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton warms up prior to the team's NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C. The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with free-agent quarterback Newton, bringing in the 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player to help the team move on from three-time MVP Tom Brady, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
AP source: Patriots sign QB Cam Newton to replace Tom Brady

By Jimmy Golen Jun. 28, 2020 09:14 PM EDT

AP source: Cam Newton has signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots worth up to $7.5 million

Jun. 28, 2020 09:05 PM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — AP source: Cam Newton has signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots worth up to $7.5 million. ...

FILE - In this Thursday, July 25, 2019, file photo, New York Jets head coach Adam Gase smiles during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J. Adam Gase still absolutely envisions Jamal Adams as a member of the New York Jets this season. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Gase hopes unhappy Adams remains with Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 26, 2020 03:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) looks to throw in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys have their star quarterback under contract for the 2020 season. Prescott has signed his $31.4 million tender under the franchise tag. That would be the richest one-year contract in franchise history. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Cowboys' Prescott signs $31M tag, still time for longer deal

By Stephen Hawkins Jun. 22, 2020 04:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. Scared he jeopardized his NFL career when police found a small amount of marijuana in his car during a traffic stop, Hunt, who served an eight-game league suspension last season for physical altercations while with Kansas City, said Monday, June 22, 2020, that he's grateful the Browns have stood by him.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Browns' Hunt 'blessed' for another chance after traffic stop

By Tom Withers Jun. 22, 2020 02:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims (5) catches a touchdown pass as TCU cornerback Kee'yon Stewart (2) defends during the third overtime of an NCAA college football game in Fort Worth, Texas. Mims was selected by the New York Jets in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
AP Source: Jets agree to terms with 2nd-round pick WR Mims

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 19, 2020 03:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov 10, 2019, file photo, New York Jets strong safety Jamal Adams (33) runs past New York Giants' Saquon Barkley (26) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in East Rutherford, N.J. A person with direct knowledge of the situation says Adams has requested a trade from the Jets amid a contract dispute. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
AP source: Jets star safety Jamal Adams requests trade

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 18, 2020 07:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 20, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Detroit. The Vikings have centered their offense around running back Dalvin Cook and praised him at every turn, but now the bill has come due. Cook is holding out of team activities until he has a new contract.(AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Vikings, Cook present NFL's latest RB contract standoff

By Dave Campbell Jun. 18, 2020 05:31 PM EDT

Bills entire draft class under contract after Moss signing

Jun. 15, 2020 04:15 PM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills have their entire seven-player draft class under contract after signing running back Zack Moss to a four-year deal...

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Chicago Bears' Mitchell Trubisky warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, in Green Bay, Wis. Trubisky understands why the Bears acquired quarterback Nick Foles. That doesn't mean he's ready to hand over the starting job. Trubisky said the trade for Foles gave him extra motivation to show he can develop into the franchise quarterback the Bears thought he would become when they moved up a spot to draft him with the No. 2 overall pick in 2017. “That's the business we're in,” he said in a conference call on Friday, June 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Trubisky not conceding Bears starting QB job to Foles

By Andrew Seligman Jun. 12, 2020 05:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel answers a question during an NFL football news conference in Nashville, Tenn. Vrabel has seen all he needs to see from his Titans during this very unique and virtual offseason. That's why Vrabel and the Titans wrapped up their offseason program Thursday, Jan, 11, 2020, even though the NFL is allowing teams to work through June 26. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Vrabel: Time right to end Titans' offseason program early

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 11, 2020 06:01 PM EDT

Brad Keselowski (2) drives during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Bristol Motor Speedway Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Bristol, Tenn. Keselowski won the race. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Central Michigan gets NCAA waiver for DI sports minimum

By The Associated Press Jun. 04, 2020 10:28 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2019, file photo, Oklahoma State linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga poses during an NCAA college football media day in Stillwater Okla. Oklahoma State University officials said Wednesday, June 3, 2020, that three returning student-athletes have tested positive for COVID-19 although they were not showing symptoms. Among them is OSU linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga, who said on Twitter he tested positive for the virus after he attended a protest in Tulsa. The 21-year-old Ogbongbemiga says he protected himself during the protest. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
The Latest: Detroit Pistons set to reopen practice facility

By The Associated Press Jun. 03, 2020 01:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey celebrates the team's win over the Chicago Bears in an NFL football game in Los Angeles. Ramsey says he won’t hold out as he heads into the final year of his rookie contract and his first full season with the Rams. After a tumultuous tenure in Jacksonville, the star cornerback sounds content in Los Angeles and eager to play new roles on defense. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
Jalen Ramsey won't skip Rams camp; deal 'will get handled'

By Greg Beacham May. 26, 2020 06:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints guard Larry Warford runs during NFL football NFC Pro Bowl practice in Kissimmee, Fla. After being selected for the last three Pro Bowls, Warford was cut by New Orleans earlier this month. He immediately became the most enticing offensive lineman on the market, and will likely find a starting spot somewhere. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Some big names remain unsigned late in NFL's odd offseason

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 26, 2020 01:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo (56) chases a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Chickillo has agreed to a contract with the New Orleans Saints after playing the last five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The deal was announced Saturday, May 23, 2020, by Saints general manager Mickey Loomis. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Saints adding ex-Steelers linebacker Anthony Chickillo

May. 23, 2020 01:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady raises the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime at the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game in Houston. Brady’s journey to each of his nine Super Bowls with the New England Patriots will be the subject of an ESPN series released in 2021. Entitled “The Man in the Arena: Tom Brady,” the nine-episode series will include a look from Brady’s perspective at the six NFL titles and three Super Bowl defeats he was a part of. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
New England bishop takes tongue-in-cheek shot at Tom Brady

May. 22, 2020 02:57 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 21, 2020 10:12 AM EDT
May 27 1823 — A $20,000 match race between American Eclipse (representing The North) and Henry (representing The South) is held at Union...

FILE - In this Sept. 13, 2015, file photo, Oakland Raiders linebacker Aldon Smith (99) sits on the bench during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif. Smith will be able to take part in team activities with the Dallas Cowboys after the NFL on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, conditionally reinstated the pass rusher from an indefinite suspension for off-field issues. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
NFL reinstates Cowboys' Aldon Smith, who last played in '15

May. 20, 2020 07:08 PM EDT