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FILE - Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey looks on during the NFL football team's mandatory minicamp in Orchard Park, N.Y., on June 15, 2022. Dorsey has the self-awareness to understand the gravity of the role of being a first-time coordinator and overseeing a high-powered Josh Allen-led Buffalo Bills offense . (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
Bills place trust in Dorsey to drive high-powered offense

By John Wawrow Aug. 12, 2022 11:52 AM EDT

Frank Gore signs 1-day contract to retire with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jun. 02, 2022 07:04 PM EDT
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Frank Gore has signed a one-day contract with the San Francisco 49ers and announced his retirement from the NFL. Gore spent...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 20 1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but it wasn’t...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2022 11:29 AM EST
Jan. 18 1938 — Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His 90 shutouts is second on the all-time list to Walter Johnson and...

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) runs past Houston Texans defensive tackle Ross Blacklock (90) and defensive end Jonathan Greenard during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers have quarterback question headed into season finale

By Josh Dubow Jan. 03, 2022 07:25 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
49ers take playoff hopes into home finale vs. Texans

By Josh Dubow Dec. 30, 2021 02:42 PM EST

New Orleans Saints' Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates with P.J. Williams (26) after sacking Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Slater, David 4th-time nominees for NFL sportsmanship award

Dec. 30, 2021 10:54 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Boxer Frank Gore open to becoming NFL running back again

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2021 12:55 PM EST

FILE - New York Jets' La'Mical Perine runs onto the field during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, on Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. The fourth-round pick out of Florida last year has played in 14 games in the pros, including four this season. He has been hurt at times, buried on the depth chart at others and searching for a role in his second NFL offense in as many years. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Jets' Perine stays patient, confident despite limited snaps

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 15, 2021 07:07 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs running back Derrick Gore (40) runs for a 51-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Offense, defense come together as Chiefs roll toward LA

By Dave Skretta Dec. 13, 2021 11:46 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor (28) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) and Lavonte David (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Mahomes among 5 champions recognized for sportsmanship

Dec. 09, 2021 11:40 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks for a receiver as Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris (95) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
San Francisco 49ers at Jacksonville Jaguars 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 01:23 PM EST

FILE - Detroit Lions running back Adrian Peterson (28) is seen during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Detroit. The Tennessee Titans have signed 2012 NFL MVP and four-time All-Pro running back Adrian Peterson to help replace NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry. The Titans signed Peterson on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021, to the practice squad with Peterson, 36, not having been with an NFL team this season.(AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Titans sign Adrian Peterson to help replace Derrick Henry

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 02, 2021 02:02 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell runs for a 38-yard touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Shanahan doesn't rule out Gore reunion with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Sep. 22, 2021 08:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell (26) carries the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas. Just a few years ago, Bell was arguably the best all-around running back in the league as a do-it-all playmaking force for Pittsburgh. Kansas City signed him and he wasn't much of a factor; he was active but didn't play in the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Newton, Peterson, Bell and Gurley among unsigned big names

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 02, 2021 05:04 PM EDT

Saleh, Wilson give Jets some optimism for the future

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:07 PM EDT
NEW YORK JETS (2-14) New Faces: coach Robert Saleh, QB Zach Wilson (No. 2 overall draft pick), offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur,...

Focus is on QB Zach Wilson as Robert Saleh's Jets open camp

By The Associated Press Jul. 24, 2021 11:23 AM EDT
NEW YORK JETS (2-14) CAMP SITE: Florham Park, New Jersey LAST YEAR: In a word: awful. The Jets had a franchise-worst 0...

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts' Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a field goal from the hold of Rigoberto Sanchez during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants in Indianapolis. The 48-year-old former Colts and New England Patriots star told former teammate and SiriusXM radio host Pat McAfee that he plans to retire. “By Friday, if paperwork goes in, you heard it here first,” Vinatieri said. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Record-breaking kicker Adam Vinatieri plans to retire

By Michael Marot May. 26, 2021 06:43 PM EDT

Jets agree with ST standout Hardee, re-sign RB Adams

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Mar. 17, 2021 05:03 PM EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Jets agreed to terms with former New Orleans Saints special teams standout Justin Hardee on a three-year contract and re-signed...

Jets need to answer QB question, add offensive playmakers

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2021 06:03 PM EST
NEW YORK JETS (2-14) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: S Marcus Maye (franchise tag), WR Breshad Perriman, RB Frank Gore, LB Jordan Jenkins, CB...