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FILE - Fans watch at the start of an NFL football game inside AT&T Stadium between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys, on Sept. 8, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. The Dallas Cowboys sparked criticism on social media Tuesday, July 5, 2022, after announcing a marketing agreement with a gun-themed coffee company with blends that include “AK-47 Espresso,” “Silencer Smooth” and “Murdered Out.” The partnership with the Black Rifle Coffee Co. was revealed on Twitter the day after six people died in a shooting at a Fourth of July parade in suburban Chicago. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Cowboys criticized over deal with gun-themed coffee company

Jul. 05, 2022 04:10 PM EDT

Jody Allen: Seahawks, Blazers not for sale at this time

Jul. 05, 2022 03:47 PM EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — The NFL's Seattle Seahawks and NBA's Portland Trail Blazers are not currently for sale, the chairwoman of both franchises said Tuesday. ...

Mike Grier listens to questions as he is introduced as the new general manager of the San Jose Sharks at a news conference in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, July 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Sharks hire Mike Grier as NHL's first Black GM

By Josh Dubow Jul. 05, 2022 02:16 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson answers a question at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Analysis: Settlement best solution for Deshaun Watson, NFL

By Rob Maaddi Jul. 01, 2022 07:21 PM EDT

FILE - Rapper Ice Cube, right, poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell during the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. The NFL is teaming up with Ice Cube. The league announced Thursday, June 30, 2022, a partnership with Contract with Black America Institute, an economic inclusion-focused initiative led by artist and entrepreneur O'Shea Jackson, who is known as Ice Cube.(AP Photo/John Locher, File)
NFL and Ice Cube team up for economic equity initiative

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 30, 2022 10:56 AM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson answers a question at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
AP sources: Watson to meet with NFL disciplinary officer

By Tom Withers Jun. 25, 2022 06:49 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) talks with Joshua Dobbs (15) during an NFL football practice at FirstEnergy Stadium, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Waiting game continues in Deshaun Watson discipline case

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 24, 2022 06:11 PM EDT

Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam discusses his plans to purchase a majority stake of the Nashville Predators NHL hockey club during a press conference at Bridgestone Arena Thursday, June 23, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP)
Chairman says former TN governor perfect steward for Preds

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 23, 2022 01:32 PM EDT

FILE - Dan Snyder, co-owner and co-CEO of the Washington Commanders, poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. A woman accused Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder of sexually harassing and assaulting her on a team plane in 2009, and the woman was later paid $1.6 million by the team to settle her claims, according to a document obtained by the Washington Post, Tuesday, June 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Report: Woman accused Commanders' Snyder of 2009 sex assault

Jun. 21, 2022 08:59 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Deshaun Watson settles 20 civil suits, faces NFL suspension

By Juan A. Lozano And Rob Maaddi Jun. 21, 2022 12:46 PM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam speaks during a press conference in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 13, 2018. The former Tennessee governor is buying out the majority owner's shares in the Nashville Predators NHL hockey club, in what the team calls a "multi-phased purchase transaction" over the next few yearsm that will make him the team's majority owner. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Former Tennessee governor buying majority share of Predators

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 17, 2022 04:51 PM EDT

Fans wait along 6th Ave. for FIFA's announcement of the names of the host cities for the 2026 World Cup soccer tournament, Thursday, June 16, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
FIFA picks 2026 World Cup cities, predicts US `No 1 sport'

By Ronald Blum Jun. 16, 2022 09:07 PM EDT

New York City FC fans react to the announcement that East Rutherford, New Jersey, will be a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, during a selection watch part at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, N.J., Thursday, June 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)
Excitement and disappointment as World Cup 2026 cities named

By Anne M. Peterson Jun. 16, 2022 08:12 PM EDT

FILE - U.S. players run drills during a practice for the Women's World Cup soccer final under the open roof of BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Saturday, July 4, 2015. There are 23 venues bidding to host soccer matches at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
States offer tax breaks, funds for chance to host World Cup

By Summer Ballentine And Ronald Blum Jun. 15, 2022 05:03 PM EDT

Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Cody Cropper (55) grabs the ball above Real Salt Lake's Sergio Cordova, second from left, and Justen Glad (15) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, British Columbia, Saturday, June 4, 2022. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Apple, MLS announce 10-year streaming partnership

By Joe Reedy Jun. 14, 2022 01:06 PM EDT

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio is seen during an NFL football OTA practice at Inova Sports Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
Virginia General Assembly abandons Commanders stadium bill

By Sarah Rankin And Stephen Whyno Jun. 09, 2022 11:42 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp smiles during stretching at the NFL football team's practice facility, Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp gets contract extension from Rams

By Greg Beacham Jun. 08, 2022 08:25 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, June 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
49ers' Nick Bosa not worried about lack of contract talks

By Josh Dubow Jun. 08, 2022 06:32 PM EDT

FILE - Mellody Hobson arrives at the premiere of the film "Black Panther" at Dolby Theatre on Jan. 29, 2018, in Los Angeles. Hobson has agreed to join the ownership group that won the bidding for the Denver Broncos NFL football team, according to Rob Walton. The Broncos announced late Tuesday night, June 7, 2022, they had entered into a sale agreement with the Walton-Penner ownership group led by Walmart heir Rob Walton, his daughter, Carrie Walton Penner, and her husband, Greg Penner. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Walmart heir Rob Walton agrees to buy Broncos in record deal

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 08, 2022 12:33 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald smiles during an NFL mini camp football practice Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams reaping rewards as Donald returns, Kupp eyes new deal

By Greg Beacham Jun. 07, 2022 04:24 PM EDT