Colin Kaepernick
FILE 0 Muhammad Ali visits the film set of "The Dirty Dozen" with, from left, Jim Brown, Rahaman Ali, Clint Walker at Morkyate, Bedfordshire, England, Aug. 5, 1966. NFL legend, actor and social activist Jim Brown passed away peacefully in his Los Angeles home on Thursday night, May 18, 2023, with his wife, Monique, by his side, according to a spokeswoman for Brown's family. He was 87. (AP Photo/File)
NFL great Jim Brown sought solutions in a lifetime devoted to activism

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Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Feb. 3-Feb.9

By The Associated Press Feb. 02, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 3 1944 — Syd Howe of the Detroit Red Wings scores six goals in a 12-6 victory over the New York Rangers. Howe is the first player to score six...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates 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)
Analysis: Mahomes, Hurts set for historic Super Bowl matchup

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 30, 2023 05:59 AM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) flips the ball in the air after scoring a touchdown on a 76-yard punt return during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Rams become 8th defending Super Bowl champ with losing mark

By Josh Dubow Dec. 07, 2022 02:20 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) celebrates after recovering a fumble by New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara with teammates linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) and safety George Odum during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Beasts of East: All 8 NFL teams in East divisions above .500

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Hurts has Eagles off and running toward best record in NFL

By Dan Gelston Nov. 28, 2022 03:34 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) looks to throw during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Hurts, Eagles run past Packers 40-33; Rodgers hurt

By Dan Gelston Nov. 27, 2022 11:45 PM EST

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera celebrates after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Washington's Riverboat Ron knocks off another unbeaten team

By Josh Dubow Nov. 16, 2022 02:09 AM EST

FILE 0 Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stands on the field during an NFL preseason football game against the Chicago Bears, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. othing can slow the NFL’s popularity, but there are significant, unsavory off-field issues that are looming over the league as the season heads to the second half: multiple investigations of Commanders owner Daniel Snyder; the suspension and pending return of Browns QB Deshaun Watson; the lawsuit brought by Steelers assistant coach Brian Flores. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Snyder’s status, Watson’s ban, Flores’ lawsuit hang over NFL

By Howard Fendrich Nov. 10, 2022 02:23 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball as Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (8) closes in during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Fields' emergence giving Bears hope for brighter future

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 07, 2022 06:27 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball as Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland (8) closes in during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Bears QB Fields rushes for 178 yards in loss to Dolphins

By Jay Cohen Nov. 06, 2022 06:36 PM EST

Miami Dolphins linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel runs in a touch down after linebacker Jaelan Phillips, left rear, blocked a kick by Chicago Bears punter Trenton Gill, third from left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Tua, Dolphins outlast Bears on Fields' record rushing day

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 06, 2022 04:35 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, left, catches a pass in front of San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (7) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Patrick Mahomes' 3 TDs lead Chiefs past 49ers 44-23

By Josh Dubow Oct. 23, 2022 07:51 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce celebrates after scoring on an 8-yard touchdown catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs rematch conjures bad Super Bowl memories for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Oct. 20, 2022 03:12 PM EDT

FILE - Rihanna attends an event for her lingerie line Savage X Fenty at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles on on Aug. 28, 2021. Rihanna is set to star in the Super Bowl in February 2023, the NFL announced Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Rihanna to headline the next Super Bowl halftime show

By Jake Coyle Sep. 25, 2022 03:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick arrives for a workout for NFL football scouts and media in Riverdale, Ga. Kaepernick is getting his first chance to work out for an NFL team since last playing in the league in 2016 when he started kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality. Two people familiar with the situation said on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, that Kaepernick will work out for the Las Vegas Raiders. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland, File)
McDaniels mum on Kaepernick workout for Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez May. 26, 2022 05:52 PM EDT

FILE- free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick throws during halftime of an NCAA college football intrasquad spring game at Michigan, on April 2, 2022, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Kaepernick is getting his first chance to work out for an NFL team since last playing in the league in 2016 when he started kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality. Two people familiar with the situation said on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, that Kaepernick will work out for the Las Vegas Raiders. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
AP sources: Colin Kaepernick to work out for Raiders

By Josh Dubow May. 25, 2022 05:31 PM EDT

FILE - SMU wide receiver Danny Gray runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. San Francisco 49ers rookie receiver Gray found the ideal workout partner before the draft to prepare him to play with the 49ers' strong-armed quarterback Trey Lance. It just happened to be a former 49ers quarterback known for his his ability to throw with velocity. “I worked out with Colin Kaepernick and he has kind of like a bazooka, too," Gray said Thursday, May 12. "That workout was pretty great. So I think I’m. I think I’m up for the task.” (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
49ers WR hopes Kaepernick workout prepares him for Lance

By Josh Dubow May. 12, 2022 08:10 PM EDT

FILE -Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll walks on the field during warmups before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday, March 16, 2022 he recently spoke with Colin Kaepernick, who expressed an interest in another chance to be a quarterback in the NFL. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Kaepernick reaches out to Seahawks, Carroll about NFL chance

By Tim Booth Mar. 16, 2022 07:00 PM EDT

FILE - Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick participates in a workout for NFL football scouts and media, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Riverdale, Ga. In a tweet Sunday, March 13, 2022, Kaepernick indicated that he is seeking receivers to catch his passes and a team to sign him. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland, File)
Colin Kaepernick still wants to play in NFL, seeks receivers

By Rob Maaddi Mar. 13, 2022 05:25 PM EDT