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AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 01, 2019 09:24 AM EST
Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. ...

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 1994, file photo, Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (22) runs for short yardage against the Buffalo Bills during Super Bowl XXVIII action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The NFL became a truly booming business in the 1990s, with multi-billion-dollar TV contracts, expansion to 30 teams, and a late-decade wave of new stadiums. Players began to pick up a bigger share of the wealth, with the dawn of unrestricted free agency. The results on the field were largely dominated by the NFC, with Smith and the Cowboys, Steve Young and the San Francisco 49ers, and Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers enjoying the most success. (AP Photo/Susan Ragan, File)
NFL at 100: Cowboys took control in the '90s as sport grew

By Dave Campbell Nov. 08, 2019 07:15 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) celebrates a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
NFL Today, Week 5

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2019 09:26 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) runs past Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman (91) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)
The Latest: RB Aaron Jones having career day for Packers

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2019 01:22 PM EDT

Bears-Raiders Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 12:01 PM EDT
CHICAGO (3-1) vs. OAKLAND (2-2) in London Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE _ Bears by 5 RECORD VS. SPREAD _ Chicago 2-2,...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, middle, scores ahead of Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman, left, during the first of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
The Latest: Fitzgerald moves into 2nd all-time in catches

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2019 12:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Oakland, Calif. Waller, whose career has been hampered by substance abuse issues, had seven catches for 70 yards and proved to be a matchup nightmare for Denver's defense. Denver takes on the Raiders on Sunday. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
TE Darren Waller provides rare bright spot for Raiders

By Josh Dubow Sep. 25, 2019 07:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 1981, file photo Oakland Raiders wide receiver Cliff Branch (21) hugs quarterback Jim Plunkett (16) as the Raiders lined up for a team picture before a workout in the Superdome in New Orleans. Branch, one of the Raiders’ career-leading receivers who won three Super Bowls, has died. He was 71. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
Former Raiders wide receiver Cliff Branch dead at age 71

Aug. 04, 2019 10:17 AM EDT

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown warms up during an official team activity at the NFL football team's headquarters in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, May 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Gruden challenges Antonio Brown during Raiders offseason

By Josh Dubow May. 29, 2019 03:26 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) pulls in a pass reception in front of New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore, foreground right, and strong safety Kurt Coleman in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. A person with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday, March 9, 2019, that the Oakland Raiders have an agreement to acquire receiver Brown in a trade with the Steelers and will give him a new contract. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP source: Raiders acquire WR Antonio Brown from Steelers

By Josh Dubow Mar. 10, 2019 01:46 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos offensive guard Max Garcia works against the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. Garcia and New Orleans Saints receiver Austin Carr are the Super Bowl Gospel Choir’s two active players. Garcia says he found out about the choir from a teammate and was put in touch with Johnson. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File
Choir combines NFL players' love of gospel music, football

By George Henry Jan. 31, 2019 07:02 PM EST