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FILE - In this Jan. 11, 1970 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs coach Hank Stram walks on the field prior to the Super Bowl game with the Minnesota Vikings in New Orleans. As the Chiefs prepare to play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, many members of the 1970 team never lived to see the the Chiefs return to the championship game, and many others are in failing health. (AP Photo)
Chief on the mic: 50 years later, Stram still shines on film

By Eddie Pells Jan. 30, 2020 02:34 AM EST

NFL dealing with social media hackers during Super Bowl week

By The Associated Press Jan. 28, 2020 05:39 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — The NFL has been dealing with hackers, not someone trying to peak into the league's records or team playbooks. The hackers...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan calls a play during the NFL NFC Championship football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Packers 37-20. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan reflects on blown Super Bowl

By Josh Dubow Jan. 22, 2020 03:29 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs' Mecole Hardman (17) and Tyreek Hill (10) celebrate after the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. The Chiefs won 35-24 to advance to Super Bowl 54. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
NFL Today, Conference Championships

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2020 11:05 PM EST

NFL announces nominees for Shula coaching award

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2020 03:14 PM EST
The NFL has announced its 32 nominees for the Don Shula Award to honor the top high school coaches in the country. The nominees, one per...

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula is greeted on the field by former players during half time at an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The 1972 undefeated team was celebrated on the field. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Don Shula at 90: His wife says he has a 'beautiful life'

By Steven Wine Jan. 03, 2020 01:13 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) looks to pass, during the second half at an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Dolphins survive late collapse and beat Bengals in OT, 38-35

By Steven Wine Dec. 22, 2019 05:23 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) looks to pass, during the first half at an NFL football gam against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 01:11 PM EST

Houston Texans strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) celebrates with cornerback Gareon Conley (22) after Addae intercepted a pass by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Patriots, Texans clinch division titles with wins

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2019 08:13 PM EST

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman, front, catches a pass for a two-point conversion in the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots beat Bills 24-17, win 11th straight AFC East crown

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 21, 2019 08:02 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) is congratulated by running back J.D. McKissic (41) and wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
NFL Notes: From purgatory to Pro Bowl for Cowboys' Frederick

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 02:48 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NFL Today, Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 10:52 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gives autographs after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Brady throws 2 TDs, Patriots beat Bengals to clinch playoffs

By Joe Kay Dec. 15, 2019 04:18 PM EST

Paul Brown, Halas, Lambeau among all-time coaching finalists

By The Associated Press Nov. 20, 2019 11:00 AM EST
Such architects of the NFL as Paul Brown, George Halas and Curly Lambeau are among the 20 coaching finalists for the league’s All-Time Team. ...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates his 16-yard touchdown reception with wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith (10) and center Erik McCoy (78) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
The Latest: Afternoon of routs followed by close calls

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2019 12:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2007 file photo former Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula, left, talks with former players from the 1972 undefeated team during a halftime ceremony at a football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. From left: Shula, Larry Seiple (20), Jim Kiick (21), Mercury Morris (22) and Lloyd Mumphord (26). The perfection of the 1972 Miami Dolphins has earned them the nod as the NFL’s greatest team. The 1972 Dolphins edged the 1985 Chicago Bears for the NFL’s greatest team in balloting by 59 national media members as part of the NFL’s celebration of its 100th season. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, file)
Perfection with a title makes 1972 Dolphins NFL’s top team

By Barry Wilner Nov. 15, 2019 10:00 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 03, 2019 09:40 AM EST
Nov. 4 1934 — The Detroit Lions rush for an NFL record 426 yards in a 40-7 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only bright spot for the...

FILE - In this Dec. 11, 1949, file photo, The Cleveland Browns, All-America Football Conference champs, lift their coach, Paul Brown, onto their shoulders after defeating the San Francisco 49ers, 21-7, in Cleveland. Brown, the innovative coach and powerful team owner who brought dozens of improvements to the sport, has been voted pro football’s greatest game changer. (AP Photo/File)
Innovative Paul Brown voted NFL's greatest game changer

By Barry Wilner Nov. 01, 2019 10:08 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (18) runs against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Wembley Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
NFL Today, Week 8

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2019 09:40 PM EDT