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Green Bay Packers' Christian Watson catches a pass during an NFL football OTA practice session Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers debate term 'rebuild' as they adjust to life without QB Aaron Rodgers

By Steve Megargee May. 31, 2023 06:06 PM EDT

FILE - New York Jets guard Alan Faneca (66) blocks New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis, left, and defensive end Bobby McCray, center, in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Oct. 4, 2009. Faneca played 10 years with Pittsburgh, helping the Steelers win a Super Bowl while also becoming one of the NFL’s top guards as a ferocious run blocker. The six-time All-Pro signed a five-year deal with the Jets in 2008, helping them make the AFC title game that season. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
Rodgers latest aging NFL star to join Jets late in career

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Apr. 25, 2023 05:55 AM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst speaks during a news conference at the NFL football scouting combine Feb. 28, 2023, in Indianapolis. Gutekunst disputes the idea that trading of four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers means starting a rebuilding project. Gutekunst said Monday, April 24, 2023, that “the goals don't change around here” while confirming a trade sending Rodgers to the New York Jets should be finalized this week. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Packers GM Gutekunst: 'Goals don't change' without Rodgers

By Steve Megargee Apr. 24, 2023 08:36 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. With Aaron Rodgers saying he intends to play for the New York Jets in the upcoming season, Love finally gets his chance to take over as a starting quarterback in his fourth NFL season.(AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Ready for Love: Rodgers' exit would mean new era for Packers

By Steve Megargee Mar. 16, 2023 12:40 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) reacts as he leaves the field after an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Jan 2. 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers says his intention is to play for the New York Jets in the coming season as the four-time NFL MVP quarterback waits for the Green Bay Packers to trade him. Rodgers made his comments Wednesday, March 15, 2023, during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show.” (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
NFL free agency opens with Aaron Rodgers, other QBs on move

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 15, 2023 09:58 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers says he will make a decision on his future “soon enough” as the four-time MVP quarterback ponders whether to play this season and if his future remains with the Packers. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Rodgers says decision on future will come 'soon enough'

Mar. 01, 2023 01:31 PM EST

AP NFL MVPs

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2023 10:46 PM EST
The NFL Most Valuable Players named by The Associated Press in balloting by a nationwide panel of media (x-unanimous): 2022 — Patrick Mahomes, Kansas...

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid holds the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 23-20. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Andy Reid turned a 6-inch binder into a Hall of Fame resume

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 31, 2023 06:33 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Mahomes the old man among 4 NFL conference title game QBs

By Josh Dubow Jan. 25, 2023 06:00 AM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 24 1939 — Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob Pettit of the St....

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) is sacked by Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets OC: Wilson would've benefited from sitting as rookie

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 05, 2023 04:29 PM EST

Today in Sports History-USGA is founded

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 22 1894 — The United States Golf Association is founded, becoming the governing body for the game in the country. 1915 — The Federal...

Today in Sports History-Messi scores 644th record goal

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 22 1894 — The United States Golf Association is founded, becoming the governing body for the game in the country. 1915 — The Federal...

This Day in Sports History, Week Ahead, Dec. 16 -22,

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 16 1918 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Carl Morris in 14 seconds in a heavyweight bout in New Orleans. 1930 — Golfer Bobby Jones wins the...

Today in Sports History-Favre sets NFL record for passing

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 16 1918 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Carl Morris in 14 seconds in a heavyweight bout in New Orleans. 1930 — Golfer Bobby Jones wins the...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead-Dec. 16-22

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 20 1921 — Baseball Commissioner Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis casts the deciding vote to return to best-of-seven World Series from the best-of...

This Sept. 16, 2022 file photo shows the Wellness Center at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Miss. In a court filing on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022, the Mississippi Department of Human Services demanded that retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre and the University of Southern Mississippi repay millions of dollars of welfare money that went toward building the volleyball facility. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Mississippi revises demands on Favre in welfare lawsuit

By Emily Wagster Pettus Dec. 05, 2022 01:31 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Rice is NFL leader in TD receptions

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. 1961...

Today in Sports History-Hearns wins WBC welterweight title

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 3 1943 — Notre Dame quarterback Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy. 1946 — Army halfback Glenn Davis is named the Heisman...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. 1961...