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Dallas Cowboys' Michael Gallup (13) makes a touchdown catch against Indianapolis Colts' Isaiah Rodgers (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
WRs Lamb, Gallup shining for Cowboys ahead of Beckham visit

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 05, 2022 01:03 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) leaps over New York Giants cornerback Jason Pinnock (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Sports on TV joins turkey, parade as holiday traditions

By David Bauder Nov. 30, 2022 04:43 PM EST

Injured Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz flips a football as he watches practice before the start of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Wentz returns to Commanders practice, not as starting QB

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 23, 2022 06:43 PM EST

FILE - David Neal, executive producer of Fox's FIFA World Cup soccer coverage from Qatar, mingles during a preview event Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in New York. Fox Sports executive producer David Neal first heard in 2015 that the World Cup was moving to near the holiday season and he thought it would be the biggest lump of coal for the network and soccer supporters. But Neal and others have discovered that the world’s biggest soccer tournament could be the ultimate gift for Fox, Telemundo and sports fans. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)
Fox, Telemundo see advantages to late fall World Cup

By Joe Reedy Nov. 16, 2022 04:17 AM EST

FILE - Former Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden speaks about former quarterback Ken Stabler, pictured at rear, during a ceremony honoring Stabler at halftime of an NFL football game between the Raiders and the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif., on Sept. 13, 2015. The NFL is making that a lasting tribute by honoring the late broadcaster by launching the “John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration” to begin on the first Thanksgiving following his death last December. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
NFL to honor John Madden on Thanksgiving broadcasts

By Josh Dubow Nov. 11, 2022 01:30 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is rushed by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, center, with Bengals offensive tackle Jonah Williams (73) defending during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Chubb runs for 2 TDs, Browns blast Burrow, Bengals 32-13

By Tom Withers Oct. 31, 2022 11:11 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is wrapped up by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) as linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (28) closes in in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Browns' Garrett hoping to sack Burrow, Bengals on Halloween

By Tom Withers Oct. 30, 2022 01:57 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel watches his players during an NFL football training camp practice Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP)
Titans coach Mike Vrabel celebrates with surprise shower

Aug. 14, 2022 02:10 PM EDT

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

FILE - Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula looks on during warmups before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is receiving medical care from what her family on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, described as being “some unexpected health issues.” (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Bills, Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula treated for health issues

By John Wawrow Jun. 14, 2022 11:10 AM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson takes part in drills during the NFL team's practice at the Broncos' headquarters Monday, June 13, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos vagabond QB keeps football atop his busy to-do list

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 13, 2022 05:17 PM EDT

In a photo provided by Benji Weintraub, barber Levi Aronow gives an unidentified guest a haircut during Super Soul Party's 2019 Super Bowl party for homeless people Feb. 3, 2019, in New York. Super Soul Party will have parties in at least 35 cities for the Super Bowl between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. (Benji Weintraub via AP)
Nonprofit uses Super Bowl parties as way to help homeless

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 04, 2022 02:25 AM EST

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge yells from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Dolphins defeated the Giants 20-9. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
NFL teams taking extra precautions as COVID-19 cases spike

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2021 04:21 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
It's Groundhog Day again as Steelers' uneven season rolls on

By Will Graves Dec. 10, 2021 10:59 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeSean Jackson (1) catches a pass for a touchdown as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (26) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Jackson and Carr have found rhythm in time for Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 02, 2021 09:03 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs the ball for a first down as Dallas Cowboys' Malik Hooker (28), Justin Hamilton (99), Jourdan Lewis (26) and Dorance Armstrong (92) attempt to make the stop in overtime of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Thanksgiving football, Big 10 rivalry game score in ratings

By David Bauder Dec. 01, 2021 04:53 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) passes in the first half of an NFL football gam against the Buffalo Bills in New Orleans, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Buffalo Bills at New Orleans Saints 11/25/2021

Nov. 25, 2021 08:39 PM EST

Graphic shows NFL team matchups and predicts the winners in Week 12 action; 3c x 4 inches
Traditional Thanksgiving Day games are tricky for Pro Picks

By Barry Wilner Nov. 24, 2021 10:53 AM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2021 02:38 PM EST
Nov. 26 1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley, rights, is greeted on the field by an unidentified member of the Ravens before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Chicago. Huntley will start in place of a sick Lamar Jackson. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Baltimore Ravens at Chicago Bears 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 11:53 AM EST