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New York Jets' Breece Hall participates in a drill at the NFL football team's training facility in Florham Park, N.J., Wednesday, May 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets' Breece Hall working way back after knee injury cut short promising rookie season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jun. 01, 2023 02:36 PM EDT

FILE -Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza walks on the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza was not present when an alleged gang rape of a minor occurred at an October 2021 party in San Diego nor was he visible in videos recovered after the incident, which led to a police investigation and a lawsuit by the woman who said she was attacked, according to witness testimony. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Jets work out punter Matt Araiza after San Diego State investigation found no wrongdoing

May. 24, 2023 04:13 PM EDT

Houston Texans' C.J. Stroud (7) takes part in a drill during an organized team activity at the football team's training facility Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
No. 2 pick Stroud competing for starting job with Houston Texans

By Kristie Rieken May. 23, 2023 02:35 PM EDT

Broncos sign XFL star Ben DiNucci to compete behind QB Russell Wilson

By Arnie Stapleton May. 16, 2023 07:18 PM EDT
That Walmart greeter's job will have to wait for Ben DiNucci. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and recent XFL star signed a contract with the Denver Broncos on...

FILE - New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game Jan. 1, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Saints have signed veteran receiver James Washington and have been in talks with franchise all-time sack leader Jordan about a multi-year extension. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)
Saints in extension talks with sack leader Jordan, add receiver Washington

By Brett Martel May. 15, 2023 08:03 PM EDT

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Darnell Wright warms up during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Saturday, May 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears sign 1st-round selection Darnell Wright, 2 more draft picks

May. 15, 2023 06:51 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Peter Skoronski (77) runs through drills during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Titans' top draft picks Peter Skoronski, Will Levis bring family ties to Music City

By Teresa M. Walker May. 13, 2023 06:04 PM EDT

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta watches during an NFL football rookie minicamp practice in Allen Park, Mich., Saturday, May 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions rookies Gibbs, Campbell part of team's plan to meet higher expectations

By Larry Lage May. 13, 2023 04:33 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Derius Davis (12) runs a drill during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Former TCU teammates Johnston, Davis and Duggan start NFL careers with Chargers

By Joe Reedy May. 12, 2023 08:45 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals' Myles Murphy takes part in drills at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Cincinnati, Friday, May 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Bengals welcome rookies to begin building new foundation

By Keith Jenkins May. 12, 2023 04:42 PM EDT

Texas Tech defensive lineman Tyree Wilson lifts up NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being chosen by the Las Vegas Raiders with the seventh overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, in Kansas City, Mo., Thursday, April 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Las Vegas Raiders sign first-round draft pick, defensive end Tyree Wilson

By Mark Anderson May. 12, 2023 03:08 PM EDT

FILE - Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell throws during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. Teams had shied away in recent years on taking a late-round flyer on quarterbacks as fewer teams kept three quarterbacks on the roster after the NFL eliminated the game-day roster exemption for an emergency third quarterback. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Raiders sign 5 drafted players, including third-round WR Tre Tucker

By Mark Anderson May. 11, 2023 07:25 PM EDT

Today in Sports - NY Knicks win their first NBA championship

By The Associated Press May. 07, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
May 8 1907 — Canadian Tommy Burns retains his world heavyweight boxing title after beating ‘Philadelphia’ Jack O’Brien on points in 20 rounds. ...

THIS CORRECTS THE LAST NAME TO KUNTZ, NOT KURTZ AS ORIGINALLY SENT - New York Jets tight end Zack Kuntz (81) runs a play during the team's NFL football rookie minicamp, Friday, May 5, 2023, in Florham Park, N.J. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Hurdles have been no challenge for Jets rookie Zack Kuntz

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 06, 2023 06:07 PM EDT

FILE - Penn State running back Journey Brown (4) celebrates his third quarter touchdown run against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa, Nov. 30, 2019. Brown thought he was headed for an NFL career after starring as a running back at Penn State, but now after a heart condition diagnosis, he is working towards a career as a NASCAR pit crew. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Ex-Penn State RB Brown embarks on NASCAR pit crew career

By Dave Skretta May. 06, 2023 12:59 PM EDT

Chicago Bears offensive lineman Darnell Wright, left, works with offensive line Roy Mbaeteka during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Friday, May 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Bears rookie OT Wright ready to settle in, protect Fields

By Andrew Seligman May. 05, 2023 05:44 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love throws during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers and quarterback Jordan Love have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension that makes his deal run through 2024, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the extension hasn’t officially been announced. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
AP source: Packers extend QB Jordan Love's deal through 2024

By Steve Megargee May. 02, 2023 12:58 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers fans watch during the second round of the NFL football draft, Friday, April 28, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Packers' NFL draft picks suggest more change is on the way

By Steve Megargee Apr. 29, 2023 10:31 PM EDT

USC linebacker Tuli Tuipulotu, selected in the second round of the NFL draft by the Los Angeles Chargers, poses with a jersey at an NFL football news conference at Hoag Performance Center, Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Purple haze: Chargers take 3 players from TCU in NFL draft

By Joe Reedy Apr. 29, 2023 10:19 PM EDT

Oklahoma wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. catches a pass during an NCAA college football pro day, Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Denver Broncos get value in paucity of NFL draft picks

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 29, 2023 10:17 PM EDT