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Baltimore Ravens warm up during an NFL football training camp practice in an empty stadium, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Baltimore, Md.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Empty seats make for some strange sights, sounds in NFL

By Arnie Stapleton 12 hrs ago

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams breaks a tackle by Minnesota Vikings defensive back Holton Hill (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Packers wary of Lions after uncomfortable sweep last season

By Steve Megargee Sep. 17, 2020 01:23 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (83) catches a touchdown pass while being defended by Minnesota Vikings rookie defensive back Cameron Dantzler (27) in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
Relying on rookie CB Dantzler brings growing pains for Vikes

By Dave Campbell Sep. 16, 2020 04:02 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works in the pocket against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

By Brandon C. Williams Sep. 16, 2020 02:24 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams, center, celebrates with teammates Aaron Rodgers, left, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, right, after catching a 1-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Injuries to test resourcefulness of Packers' offensive line

By Steve Megargee Sep. 14, 2020 06:01 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Sep. 14, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 15 1923 — Bill Tilden wins the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championship, beating William Johnston in straight sets, 6-4, 6-1, 6-4. ...

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

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) celebrates after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
NFL Today, Week 1

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 11:50 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Brady's 1st game with Bucs ends in 34-23 loss at New Orleans

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 08:13 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens warm up during an NFL football training camp practice in an empty stadium, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020, in Baltimore, Md.(AP Photo/Gail Burton)
The Latest: Only 1 stadium had fans on NFL's opening Sunday

By The Associated Press Sep. 13, 2020 02:16 PM EDT

A Green Bay Packers player wearing an End Racism t-shirt warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings 9/13/2020

Sep. 13, 2020 12:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2020, file photo, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) passes during practice at their NFL football training facility in Metairie, La. In the first matchup of 40-plus quarterbacks in NFL annals, during one of the most anticipated openers the league has seen _ though it won't be seen by fans at Raymond James Stadium due to the coronavirus pandemic _ Tom Brady makes his Buccaneers debut against that youngster Brees and the Saints. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, Pool, File)
Life at 40-plus: Brady vs Brees is tastiest of NFL matchups

By Barry Wilner Sep. 10, 2020 11:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Minneapolis. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins says he’s unconcerned about catching the coronavirus. He says his worry on a scale of one to 10 is “about a 0.000001.” Cousins made his comments on a wide-ranging interview for an NFL-themed podcast that was released on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
For visit by Packers, Vikings present crowd-free, revamped D

By Dave Campbell Sep. 10, 2020 07:31 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws as Detroit Lions defensive tackle Jamie Meder (61) applies pressure during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Detroit. Aaron Rodgers will begin his 16th season with Green Bay looking to continue his remarkable run of success against NFC North opponents as the Packers visit Minnesota. The Packers own a 47-18-1 record in games Rodgers has played against NFC North foes, including a 6-0 mark last season. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Rodgers more appreciative of LaFleur after virtual offseason

By Steve Megargee Sep. 09, 2020 07:58 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 file photo, Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have placed defensive end Danielle Hunter on injured reserve. The move takes one of their most vital players out of action for the season opener against Green Bay and at least two more games after that. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings put Hunter on IR; star DE must miss at least 3 games

By Dave Campbell Sep. 09, 2020 06:05 PM EDT

McCarthy era begins with Cowboys still seeking playoff run

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 03:26 PM EDT
DALLAS COWBOYS (8-8) New Faces: Coach Mike McCarthy, backup QB Andy Dalton, WR CeeDee Lamb, DE Everson Griffen, DE Aldon Smith, DT Dontari...

Packers eager to take next step after NFC championship loss

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 02:01 PM EDT
GREEN BAY PACKERS (14-4) New faces: TE Josiah Deguara, RB A.J. Dillon, DBs coach Jerry Gray, LB Christian Kirksey, QB Jordan Love, LB Kamal...

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy scratches his head during an NFL football training camp practice at The Star, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Eagles seek repeat in NFC East, surrounded by 3 new coaches

By Schuyler Dixon Sep. 03, 2020 05:12 PM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack runs a drill during an NFL football camp practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020. NFL teams can always use more pass rushers, as evidenced by the NFC North where all four teams have spent big to acquire them over the last three years. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, Pool, File)
What's the rush? QB pressure has been priority in NFC North

By Dave Campbell Sep. 02, 2020 10:17 AM EDT

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy spreads his arms while taking a break with his team during an NFL football training camp in Frisco, Texas, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
McCarthy embraces title talk in disrupted debut with Cowboys

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 27, 2020 04:28 PM EDT