Don Shula
Bills hire Mike Shula to be senior offensive assistant

By John Wawrow Mar. 15, 2022 10:43 AM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Mike Shula was hired on Tuesday to be Buffalo Bills senior offensive assistant in coach Sean McDermott’s latest move to restructure his...

FILE - Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula, center, is carried off the field after his team won the NFL football Super Bowl game over Washington Redskins in Los Angeles, Jan. 14, 1973. It can be argued — and has been for decades — that a perfect record including winning a championship makes that team the best in its sport. And maybe the 1972 Miami Dolphins wouldn't have matched up with, say, the great Steelers dynasty of the later 1970s. Or the dominant 49ers of the 1980s. Or the Cowboys Triplets of the 1990s. No matter: Miami owns the only unblemished record in the Super Bowl era. (AP Photo/File)
Analysis: Family ties never hurt for making NFL connections

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 11, 2022 06:51 PM EST

FILE - Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula watches from sideline as his team goes down in defeat against the Washington Redskins in NFL football's Super Bowl XVII, Jan. 30, 1983, in Pasadena, Calif. Washington beat Miami 27-17. (AP Photo/File)
Gibbs gets the best of Shula for his 1st Super Bowl title

By Barry Wilner Feb. 04, 2022 11:47 AM EST

FILE - Washington Redskins coach George Allen, right, talks to newsmen Jan. 14, 1973, after his team was defeated by the Miami Dolphins in the NFL football Super Bowl in Los Angeles. (AP Photo, File)
AP WAS THERE: Dolphins complete perfect season in 14-7 win

By Bruce Lowitt Feb. 01, 2022 01:56 PM EST

FILE - Miami Dolphins' head coach Don Shula, left, and Washington Redskins' defense coach Charley Winner inspect the turf at the Los Angeles Coliseum before the start of Super Bowl game on Jan. 14, 1973 in Los Angeles. The 1973 game was the last Super Bowl held at the Coliseum, which originally was built for the 1932 Summer Olympics and remodeled several times. (AP Photo/File)
Analysis: Miami's unbeaten season still stands test of time

By Barry Wilner Feb. 01, 2022 01:56 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Naquan Jones (90) during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
AFC Matchup: Newbie Bengals visit perennial contender Chiefs

By Barry Wilner Jan. 27, 2022 02:12 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) walks off the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 42-36 in overtime. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Winning ways: Are the Chiefs suddenly the NFL's new dynasty?

By Dave Skretta Jan. 26, 2022 02:01 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Poised and confident, Mahomes has KC back in AFC title game

By Dave Skretta Jan. 24, 2022 02:17 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates with teammate Tyreek Hill (10) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Travis Heying)
Bills head to KC for AFC title game rematch against Chiefs

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2022 11:51 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) catches a pass for an 18-yard touchdown as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Jan. 02, 2022 09:29 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) celebrates after his second touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots blow past Jaguars 50-10, earn playoff berth

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 02, 2022 04:08 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) hugs Joe Mixon (28) following a catch by Mixon during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Chiefs seek AFC playoff bye, Bengals chasing North title

By Barry Wilner Dec. 30, 2021 07:29 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes heads off the field following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Bengals out to clinch AFC North by beating West champ KC

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 01:01 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones yells while running onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Patriots look to extend dominance over lowly Jaguars

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 11:30 AM EST

FILE - Former Oakland Raiders coach John Madden practices the electronic charting device Telestrator on Jan. 21, 1982, in Pontiac, Mich., for the upcoming NFL football Super Bowl broadcast on CBS. Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday morning, Dec. 28, 2021, the league said. He was 85. The NFL said he died unexpectedly and did not detail a cause. (AP Photo, File)
Column: Madden's real gift? 'Always knew right thing to say'

By Jim Litke Dec. 29, 2021 06:16 PM EST

Miami Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
For Dolphins, it's simple math: 2 wins, and playoffs await

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 28, 2021 02:26 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Streaking Patriots look for 5th straight win vs Falcons

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2021 02:23 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick applauds towards his players on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Patriots looking primed for playoff push after blowout win

By Kyle Hightower Nov. 15, 2021 02:28 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 14 1943 — Sid Luckman of the Chicago Bears becomes the first pro to pass for more than 400 yards (433) and seven touchdowns in a 56-7...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 12 1892 — William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first pro football player by getting $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic...