Joe Namath
Washington coach Ron Rivera wins George Halas Award

By The Associated Press May. 09, 2022 01:21 PM EDT
Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera, who had cancer and made a full recovery, has been selected as the 2022 George Halas Award recipient by the Professional...

Baylor defensive back Kalon Barnes runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Plenty of studs, paucity of duds at NFL scouting combine

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 08, 2022 06:17 PM EST

Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 4, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
NFL combine will help clear up battle to be No. 1 draft pick

By Michael Marot Mar. 04, 2022 04:10 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Aaron Donald celebrates after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams, Bengals have enough stars to keep attention on field

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 10, 2022 03:56 PM EST

FILE - Oakland Raiders coach John Madden, left, and team owner Al Davis, holding the NFL football Super Bowl trophy, talk with media after beating the Minnesota Vikings 32-14 in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 9, 1977. For Davis' Raiders, the journey to the title was a long one. (AP Photo/Wally Fong, File)
1977 Super Bowl delivered long-awaited title to Raiders

By Josh Dubow Feb. 02, 2022 12:07 PM EST

FILE - Football commissioner Pete Rozelle, left, presents the trophy to Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi after they beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, Jan. 15, 1967. The trophy for the Super Bowl winner has borne Lombardi's name since his death in 1970. (AP Photo, File)
The Super Bowl grew out of modest Los Angeles beginnings

By Greg Beacham Jan. 31, 2022 10:28 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 12 1951 — Ezzard Charles knocks out Lee Oma in the 10th round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the heavyweight title. ...

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Despite just 4 wins, Jets head into offseason with optimism

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 10, 2022 07:43 PM EST

FILE - Don Maynard, wide receiver for the New York Jets, shown in 1970. Don Maynard, a Hall of Fame receiver who made his biggest impact catching passes from Joe Namath in the wide-open AFL, has died. He was 86. The Pro Football Hall of Fame confirmed Maynard's death on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, through his family. (AP Photo/File)
Hall of Fame receiver Don Maynard dead at age 86

By Barry Wilner Jan. 10, 2022 02:18 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:33 PM EST
Jan. 11 1970 — The AFL wins its second straight Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 behind Len Dawson’s superb...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' William Gholston, bottom, tackles New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson as he throws the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Wilson's solid finish to rookie season is promising for Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 03, 2022 05:07 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16 victory over the...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 04:06 PM EST
Dec. 31 1961 — Paul Hornung, on leave from the Army, scores 19 points to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 37-0 win over the New York Giants for their...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown celebrates during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Bucs' top-ranked passing offense takes on Jets' NFL-worst D

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 11:53 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16-yard field goal...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16-yard field goal...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 11 1938 — New York Giants beats the Green Bay Packers 23-17 to win the NFL championship. 1946 — The Chicago Stags and Cleveland...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 11:03 AM EST
Dec. 10 1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0. 1961 —...

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, left, hands off to cornerback J.C. Jackson during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Patriots throw fewest passes in an NFL game since 1974

By Josh Dubow Dec. 08, 2021 02:18 AM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson walks off the field during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Wilson provides some optimism for Jets in loss to Eagles

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 06, 2021 06:09 PM EST