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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan holds his new jersey following a press conference at the NFL team's practice facility in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ryan and Reich could be a winning match in Indianapolis

By Barry Wilner Mar. 28, 2022 03:33 PM EDT

New Indianapolis Colts NFL football team defensive coordinator Gus Bradley speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bradley intent on taking Colts' defense to top of league

By Michael Marot Feb. 09, 2022 03:28 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow waves to fans as he walks off the field after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Analysis: Stafford, Burrow offer divergent Super Bowl paths

By Barry Wilner Feb. 08, 2022 02:11 PM EST

FILE - Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich watches his team the Arizona Cardinals during an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. A year after he became head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, Reich and his wife, Linda, formed kNot Today, a nonprofit that works to prevent child sexual abuse and exploitation. Their foundation is among five organizations working together at the 2022 Super Bowl to combat sex trafficking, which is often heightened around major events. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)
Frank Reich among groups going to LA to combat trafficking

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 06, 2022 01:15 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates with fans after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Analysis: No Tom Brady, NFL in good hands with young QBs

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 03, 2022 04:57 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 30 1926 — The major league rules committee mandates that pitchers must have access to a rosin bag. 1971 — UCLA starts its 88-game...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 27, 2022 10:54 AM EST
Jan. 28 1901 — The American League is founded. The league plans for a 140-game schedule, set player rosters at 14 and recognizes the Players Protective...

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Mike Williams (81) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Herbert's heroics not enough as Chargers fall, miss playoffs

By Danny Webster Jan. 10, 2022 02:56 AM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) celebrates with fans after their win over the Houston Texans in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
NFL Today, Week 18

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2022 10:07 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) gestures to the crowd as he leaves the field while his team's offense is on the field against the New York Jets during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Brown left the game and did not return. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Playing hurt, often willingly, is common for NFL players

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 06, 2022 06:50 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (81) catches a touchdown in front of Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Herbert, Roberts propel Chargers back into playoff position

By Joe Reedy Jan. 02, 2022 07:15 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

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) scrambles out of the pocket as Houston Texans cornerback Tavierre Thomas (37) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Desperate Broncos, Chargers try to keep playoff hopes alive

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 12:24 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws while pressured by Los Angeles Chargers' Kyler Fackrell (52) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Chargers' defense finally rises to occasion when needed most

By Joe Reedy Dec. 06, 2021 06:35 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) runs the ball as Denver Broncos linebacker Stephen Weatherly (91) gives chase in the second half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys seek bounce-back victory as rolling Falcons visit

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 12:36 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Josh Allen, center, celebrates with teammates after intercepting a Buffalo Bills pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
NFL Today, Week 9

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2021 09:47 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, left, throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
Eagles rookie coach Nick Sirianni faces former team

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 04, 2021 05:52 PM EDT

FILE - Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller (58) plays against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Denver. A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press, Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, that the Denver Broncos have agreed to trade star linebacker Von Miller to the Los Angeles Rams for a pair of 2022 draft picks. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Miller bids final farewell to Broncos before heading to Rams

By Pat Graham Nov. 01, 2021 07:54 PM EDT

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry runs with the ball during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Henry not nostalgic as Pats prepare to face his former team

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 27, 2021 05:53 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes to wide receiver DK Metcalf for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Geno Smith's time arrives as he steps up for Seahawks

By Tim Booth Oct. 14, 2021 07:02 PM EDT