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FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, right, watches quarterback Patrick Mahomes warm up before an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns in Kansas City. On Feb. 7, 2021, the Kansas City Chiefs will be the latest franchise to attempt winning successive Super Bowls when they take on the Buccaneers. In Tampa, of all places. Against Tom Brady, of all people. Only twice since the Patriots pulled off the last repeat in the 2003 and 2004 season has a champion gotten back to the big game. Seattle failed in 2014 against New England, no less; remember Malcolm Butler's goal-line interception? and the Patriots in 2017, the Super Bowl featuring the Philly Special. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Chiefs trying for first Super Bowl repeat win in 16 years

By Barry Wilner Jan. 28, 2021 01:53 PM EST

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FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) walks back to the huddle after a time out in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. On Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, the 39-year-old Indianapolis Colts quarterback announced his retirement. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, FIle)
Colts QB Rivers, 39, retires from NFL after 17 seasons

By Michael Marot Jan. 20, 2021 10:02 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is helped off the field after being injured during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Barkley's season lasted just six quarters as he tore the ACL in his right knee against Chicago and had the meniscus repaired, too. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski, File)
Sidelined stars fill out roster for NFL's All-Absent Team

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2020 02:36 AM EST

And the winner in Brady-Belichick divorce is: the QB

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 21, 2020 06:19 PM EST
It’s time to declare a winner in the divorce between Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, the coach and quarterback who combined to lead the New England Patriots to...

Teammates hug Detroit Lions kicker Matt Prater (5) after his winning field goal in the closing seconds during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
On Football: The long and the longer of NFL placekicking

By Barry Wilner Nov. 16, 2020 02:15 AM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

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Oct. 4 1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173 at the Newport Golf Club in...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. The Saints won 34-23. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Analysis: Start of 2020 season floating on stranger tides

By Barry Wilner Sep. 14, 2020 02:35 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2020, file photo, South place kicker Rodrigo Blankenship of Georgia (98) is shown during the first half of the Senior Bowl college football game in Mobile, Ala. The Indianapolis Colts now have two kickers under contract for next season while the NFL's career scoring leader, Adam Vinatieri, remains a free agent. On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, team officials announced they had signed 10 undrafted rookies including Rodrigo Blankenship, one of last season's top college kickers.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Colts' new kicker constructing new chapter as opener nears

By Michael Marot Sep. 08, 2020 06:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is pressured by Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Clay Matthews during the first half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. Matthews is still unsigned as Week 1 of the NFL season begins. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Freeman, Miller, Thomas among big NFL names still unsigned

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 07, 2020 05:14 PM EDT

Colts betting big on playoffs with addition of Rivers

By The Associated Press Aug. 26, 2020 12:45 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (7-9) New faces: QB Philip Rivers, DT DeForest Buckner, CB Xavier Rhodes, CB T.J. Carrie, WR Michael Pittman Jr., RB...

Indianapolis banking on Rivers for return to playoffs

By The Associated Press Jul. 20, 2020 02:12 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (7-9) CAMP SITE: Indianapolis LAST YEAR: Andrew Luck's shocking August retirement announcement...

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the game winning field goal out of the hold of Rigoberto Sanchez (8) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Indianapolis. The Colts now have two kickers under contract for next season while the NFL's career scoring leader, Adam Vinatieri, remains a free agent. On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, team officials announced they had signed 10 undrafted rookies including Rodrigo Blankenship of Georgia, one of last season's top college kickers. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Colts sign 2nd kicker as Vinatieri recovers from knee injury

Apr. 29, 2020 04:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is shown on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Indianapolis. Brissett's role has changed. Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich doesn't believe anything else will with his now backup quarterback. Brissett lost the starting job two weeks ago when the Colts agreed to sign free agent Philip Rivers to a one-year contract. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Colts could still be in quarterback market on draft weekend

By Michael Marot Apr. 16, 2020 12:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is shown on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Indianapolis. Brissett's role has changed. Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich doesn't believe anything else will with his now backup quarterback. Brissett lost the starting job two weeks ago when the Colts agreed to sign free agent Philip Rivers to a one-year contract. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Colts looking for ways to get most out of Rivers, Brissett

By Michael Marot Mar. 31, 2020 04:43 PM EDT

Slater says Pats' special teams ready to adjust to changes

By Kyle Hightower Mar. 30, 2020 05:38 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Strong special teams play has been one of the staples of the Patriots under Bill Belichick. Few players know that more than...

FLE - In this Feb. 7, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos' Peyton Manning, left, is sacked by Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Next Monday, April 6, 2020, the Hall of Fame and the NFL will announce the roster for the 2010-19 All-Decade team. Kuechly is a possible pick at linebacker. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
All-Decade Team a dicey proposition, other than a few stars

By Barry Wilner Mar. 30, 2020 03:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2015, file photo, Indianapolis Colts' Adam Vinatieri (4) celebrates with Pat McAfee after Vinatieri kicked a 55-yard field goal during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis. Next Monday, April 6, 2020, the Hall of Fame and the NFL will announce the roster for the 2010-19 All-Decade team. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
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