Addiction and substance abuse
FILE - Alana Gee, the widow of a former University of Southern California football player suing the NCAA for failing to protect her husband from repetitive head trauma, leaves the Stanley Mosk civil courthouse of Los Angeles Superior Court on Oct. 21, 2022. A Los Angeles jury has rejected a claim by the widow of a former USC football player who said the NCAA failed to protect him from repeated head trauma that led to his death. The jury found Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, that the NCAA was not negligent in the death of Matthew Gee. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)
Jury: NCAA not to blame in ex-USC football player's death

By Brian Melley Nov. 22, 2022 07:27 PM EST

FILE - Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay attends the Hope for Depression Research Foundation's 15th annual HOPE luncheon at the Plaza Hotel on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, in New York. Irsay, who has publicly battled alcoholism and addiction, has made it a personal mission to break down barriers surrounding mental health. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Jim Irsay is on a mission to spread mental health awareness

By Rob Maaddi Oct. 27, 2022 02:43 PM EDT

A customer makes a sports bet at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. on Sept. 6, 2022. In the fifth year of legal sports betting in most U.S. states, the action is speeding up due to microbetting, the ability to place a bet on an outcome as narrowly targeted as the result of the next pitch in baseball or the next play in football. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Wins — and losses — can pile up with sped-up sports betting

By Wayne Parry Sep. 07, 2022 11:20 AM EDT

A man places a bet at the sportsbook at the Ocean Casino Resort, on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Atlantic City, N.J. The American Gaming Association estimates more than 31 million Americans will bet on this year's Super Bowl NFL football game. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
EXPLAINER: Here's how to legally bet on the Super Bowl

By Wayne Parry Feb. 10, 2022 02:31 PM EST

FILE - A gambler makes a sports bet at Bally's casino in Atlantic City N.J., Sept. 5, 2019. A record 31.5 million Americans plan to bet on this year's Super Bowl, according to the gambling industry's national trade group. The American Gaming Association on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022, released its annual predictions for wagering on pro football's championship game, forecasting that over $7.6 billion will be bet legally and otherwise. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)
31M Americans to bet on Super Bowl, gambling group estimates

By Wayne Parry Feb. 08, 2022 05:07 AM EST

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku (85) runs against Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram (24) and defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) after a catch during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Raiders DE Maxx Crosby fulfilling his potential in 3rd year

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 24, 2021 02:02 PM EST

FILE - In this Friday, March 19, 2021, file photo, a man makes a sports bet at the Borgata casino in Atlantic City, N.J. On Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, the NFL announced it is spending $6.2 million on a responsible betting program with the National Council on Problem Gambling to teach people how to bet on sports responsibly and to fund and expand treatment and prevention programs for compulsive gambling.(AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)
NFL is kicking off $6.2M responsible betting campaign

By Wayne Parry Oct. 20, 2021 12:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2021, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' La'el Collins walks off the field during a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. The NFL accused Cowboys offensive lineman Collins of trying to bribe a drug-testing official before he was suspended five games for a violation of the substance-abuse policy, according to court documents released Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
NFL: Cowboys lineman Collins bribed drug-testing official

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 08, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

Cowboys' Collins sues NFL, seeks injunction over suspension

By Schuyler Dixon Oct. 06, 2021 08:09 PM EDT
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Suspended Dallas offensive lineman La'el Collins sued the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday, seeking an injunction to stop...

Chiefs signing former All-Pro wide receiver Josh Gordon

By Dave Skretta Sep. 27, 2021 05:20 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are signing former All-Pro wide receiver Josh Gordon, who was recently reinstated by the NFL after violations of...

FILE - In this Aug. 13, 2021, file photo, Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle La'el Collins (71) walks off the field during a preseason NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Collins has been suspended without pay for the next five games for violating the NFL Policy on Substances of Abuse, the NFL announced Friday, Sept. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Cowboys' Collins banned 5 games over substance-abuse issue

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 10, 2021 05:12 PM EDT

FILE: This Sept. 9, 2018 file photo shows fans of the New York Giants and Jets watching a football game after placing bets in the sports betting lounge at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. The American Gaming Association projects that 45.2 million Americans will bet on the NFL this season. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, FILE)
Half of US offers legal sports betting as NFL season begins

By Wayne Parry Sep. 08, 2021 11:16 AM EDT

After several NFL suspensions, Martavis Bryant joins CFL

Jan. 25, 2021 03:01 PM EST
Martavis Bryant, the former Steelers and Raiders wide receiver suspended multiple times by the NFL for substance abuse violations, signed with the CFL’s...

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) makes a reception against the Miami Dolphins during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
TE Darren Waller closes in on Tim Brown's Raiders record

By Josh Dubow Jan. 01, 2021 04:12 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) sets up against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The Seahawks are bringing back wide receiver Josh Gordon on a one-year deal even as the talented pass catcher awaits reinstatement from the NFL after his latest suspension. Gordon’s signing was confirmed on Twitter by his agent David Canter on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, just two days before the Seahawks must cut their roster to 53 players. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)
NFL reinstates Gordon, can play in final 2 games for Seattle

By Tim Booth Dec. 03, 2020 04:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Bobo Wilson (85) watches as Dallas Cowboys defensive end Randy Gregory (94) recovers a fumble in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas. Gregory was conditionally reinstated by the NFL on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, ending his fourth suspension over substance-abuse violations. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Cowboys DE Randy Gregory reinstated, ending 4th suspension

Sep. 04, 2020 06:39 PM EDT

In this Dec. 15, 2019 photo Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) sets up against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The NFL has suspended indefinitely Josh Gordon for violating league policies on performance enhancers. Gordon was reinstated by the NFL in August after having been suspended indefinitely in December 2018, missing the final three games of last season for violations of the league's substance abuse policy. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Timeline: Josh Gordon's troubled NFL career

Dec. 16, 2019 08:10 PM EST

In this Dec. 15, 2019 photo Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Josh Gordon (10) sets up against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C. The NFL has suspended indefinitely Josh Gordon for violating league policies on performance enhancers. Gordon was reinstated by the NFL in August after having been suspended indefinitely in December 2018, missing the final three games of last season for violations of the league's substance abuse policy. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
NFL suspends Seahawks WR Josh Gordon indefinitely

By Tim Booth Dec. 16, 2019 04:41 PM EST

NFL suspends Seahawks WR Josh Gordon indefinitely

By Tim Booth Dec. 16, 2019 04:33 PM EST
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The...

Thomas out 4 games for violating substance abuse policy

Dec. 10, 2019 04:20 PM EST
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Washington Redskins cornerback Simeon Thomas has been suspended four games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. ...