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FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. reacts before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Cleveland. A misdemeanor simple battery warrant has been issued for Cleveland Browns wide receiver and former LSU star Odell Beckham Jr., police in New Orleans said Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020. The warrant comes as video posted on social media appears to show Beckham swatting a security officer's buttocks during LSU's locker room victory celebration after Monday night's college national championship game in the Superdome. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Warrant issued for Odell Beckham after video shows butt swat

By Kevin Mcgill And Tom Withers Jan. 16, 2020 02:07 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks to the media following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Brady says 'I still have more to prove' in Instagram post

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 08, 2020 11:08 AM EST

Son of Detroit Lions WR Marvin Jones dies

Dec. 28, 2019 10:02 PM EST
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The son of Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones has died. The Lions announced the death of Jones' son, Marlo,...

Philadelphia Eagles' Miles Sanders (26) is tackled by New York Giants' Janoris Jenkins (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Jenkins: Sorry for offending people, happy to be a Saint

By Brett Martel Dec. 18, 2019 07:17 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Jay Ajayi (28) is tackled by New York Giants' Dalvin Tomlinson (94), Janoris Jenkins (20), Corey Ballentine (25) and Michael Thomas (31) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Giants waive-injured DB Jenkins after his Twitter rant

Dec. 13, 2019 11:22 AM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is pressured by Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Clay Matthews during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Clay Matthews is unapologetically focused on LA Rams' surge

By Greg Beacham Dec. 05, 2019 08:38 PM EST

Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett leaves an office building in New York, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Garrett is in New York for an appeals hearing to try to get the NFL to reduce an indefinite suspension that has temporarily ended Garrett’s season and tarnished his career. Garrett was banned last week for the rest of the regular season and playoffs for violently striking Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph with a helmet. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Garrett’s suspension for helmet attack upheld after appeal

By Tom Withers Nov. 21, 2019 02:58 PM EST

Enunwa rips Jets for ‘excessive’ fines for missing treatment

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 15, 2019 12:49 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa criticized the team in a series of posts on Twitter for fining him $27,900 for missing two days of...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) makes a call against the Denver Broncos during the first half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
About face: Mayfield's 'stache a new topic as Browns slide

By Tom Withers Nov. 06, 2019 05:31 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive back Jermaine Whitehead (35) runs a play against the Denver Broncos during the second half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Denver. Whitehead has been released following his disturbing social media rant after a loss in Denver. The Browns announced the move Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, hours after rebuking Whitehead for "totally unacceptable and highly inappropriate behavior" following a 24-19 loss to the Broncos on Sunday. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Former Browns safety Whitehead 'deeply regretful' for rant

By Tom Withers Nov. 05, 2019 11:17 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns defensive back Jermaine Whitehead (35) defends during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Cleveland. Whitehead has been released following his disturbing social media rant after a loss in Denver. The Browns announced the move Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, hours after rebuking Whitehead for "totally unacceptable and highly inappropriate behavior" following a 24-19 loss to the Broncos on Sunday. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns' Whitehead released after 'unacceptable' Twitter rant

By Tom Withers Nov. 04, 2019 09:22 AM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) runs after the catch against the Denver Broncos during the second half of NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos, NFL kick OBJ and Browns while they're down

By Pat Graham Nov. 03, 2019 10:59 PM EST

FILE - In this 1936, file photo, Johnny Mize of the St. Louis Cardinals swings during a baseball game. (AP Photo/File)
Essay: What is America's game? 3 sports, 3 American eras

By Ted Anthony Oct. 25, 2019 03:25 AM EDT

Seattle Seahawks free safety Tedric Thompson (33) intercepts pass for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Twisted comment by Browns WR Landry sparks Twitter uproar

By Tom Withers Oct. 24, 2019 05:43 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby celebrates kicking the game-winning field goal by jumping in the stands following an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay won 23-22. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Lions latest victims of NFL's flag football problem

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 15, 2019 02:33 AM EDT

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan yells after a play in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Bills lineman finds another way to beat Titans left tackle

Oct. 07, 2019 03:18 PM EDT

New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown looks on before the start of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, September 15 2019, in Miami Gardens. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)
Antonio Brown's fall as fast as his rise in NFL

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 27, 2019 10:35 AM EDT

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) makes a catch in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Ramsey's roller-coaster ride has been ongoing for years

By Mark Long Sep. 26, 2019 05:56 PM EDT

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
When Tom Brady talks, the NFL listens -- and acts

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 24, 2019 03:43 AM EDT

Correction: Antonio Brown-Retires? story

Sep. 22, 2019 10:30 AM EDT
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — In a story Sept. 22 about former New England Patriots receiver Antonio Brown, The Associated Press reported erroneously that team owner...