Urban Meyer
FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy watches the team's NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. The Cleveland Browns didn't even talk to Mike McCarthy on their last coaching search. He was at the top of their list this time around. The former Green Bay coach is meeting Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, with Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam as Cleveland begins its latest quest to find the right coach after so many failed attempts. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Browns vow to get coach hire 'right,' meet with McCarthy

By Tom Withers Jan. 02, 2020 10:51 AM EST

Former Carolina Panthers NFL football head coach Ron Rivera ponders a question during a press conference at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. Rivera was fired as coach on Tuesday. (David T. Foster III/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Ron Rivera to meet with Redskins about coaching vacancy

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 29, 2019 08:08 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...

Graphic shows NFL team matchups and predicts the winners in Week 16 action; 3c x 4 1/2 inches; 146 mm x 114 mm;
Pro Picks: Are Bills ready to grab AFC East from Patriots?

By Barry Wilner Dec. 18, 2019 10:30 AM EST

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) looses his footing while running with the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. Giving chase is Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55). (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Redskins' Haskins, McLaurin put on show with Meyer watching

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 15, 2019 06:50 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders (26) hands the ball to fans after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Redskins in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Wentz, Eagles keep NFC East hopes alive by beating Redskins

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 15, 2019 04:28 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talks with referee Walt Anderson (66) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
49ers lose in wild finish but end six-year playoff drought

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 11:27 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott warming up before the start of the an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)
Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 10:24 AM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 01, 2019 09:24 AM EST
Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. ...

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) listens to instructions from head coach Nick Saban during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Don’t play blame game with Tua’s injury

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 16, 2019 10:20 PM EST

NFL Draft: Top offensive players available by position

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 20, 2019 01:00 PM EDT
Some of the top offensive players, by position, available in the NFL draft, which takes place April 25-27 in Nashville, Tennessee (x-indicates early entrant to draft...