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FILE - Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton manning talks prior to an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Houston Texans in Denver, in this Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, file photo. More than two decades ago Charles Woodson beat out Peyton Manning for a prestigious college award. Something called the Heisman Trophy. On Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, they likely will share an even more impressive football honor: entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Game changers: Manning, Woodson, Megatron headed to Hall

By Eddie Pells Feb. 06, 2021 10:52 PM EST

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

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during an NFL football practice Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Washington Football Team in a playoff game Saturday night. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Super Host: Bucs become 1st to play Super Bowl at home

By Mark Long Jan. 20, 2021 03:27 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Washington Football Team, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Brady vs. Brees: A matchup for the ages and aged

By Josh Dubow Jan. 13, 2021 03:11 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson celebrates after the Ravens beat the Tennessee Titans in an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Weekend

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2021 08:58 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich during an NFL football practice Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Washington Football Team in a playoff game Saturday night. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tom Brady excited, ready to lead Buccaneers into playoffs

By Fred Goodall Jan. 06, 2021 07:04 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams warm ms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Week 17 scoring bonanza caps record-setting season

By Josh Dubow Jan. 06, 2021 02:44 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 6 1951 — The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Rochester Royals 75-73 in six overtimes, the longest game in NBA history. ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) runs with the ball after a reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 10:11 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Taylor-made day sends Colts past Jags, back into playoffs

By Michael Marot Jan. 03, 2021 07:49 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady throws for 4 TDs, Bucs pull away from Falcons 44-27

By Fred Goodall Jan. 03, 2021 04:34 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (19) celebrates with teammates after running in for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Munson)
The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 12:16 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 05:02 PM EST
Jan. 6 1951 — The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Rochester Royals 75-73 in six overtimes, the longest game in NBA history. ...

Red-hot Brady, Bucs look to end on winning note vs. Falcons

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 12:53 PM EST
ATLANTA (4-11) at TAMPA BAY (10-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Buccaneers by 7 1/2 RECORD...

Seahawks could get top seed with win over 49ers in Arizona

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 12:12 PM EST
SEATTLE (11-4) vs. SAN FRANCISCO (6-9), at Glendale, Arizona Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Seahawks by 4 1/2...

Colts take on reeling Jaguars with playoff spot at stake

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 10:10 AM EST
JACKSONVILLE (1-14) at INDIANAPOLIS (10-5) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Colts by 12 1/2 ...

Houston Texans defensive end Charles Omenihu (94) sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Rivers focuses on playoffs instead of possible career finale

By Michael Marot Dec. 30, 2020 04:55 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 27 1953 — The Detroit Lions edge the Cleveland Browns 17-16 for the NFL championship, winning on a 33-yeard scoring pass and Doak...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 26 1908 — Jack Johnson becomes the first black man to win the world heavyweight boxing title, with a 14th-round knockout of Tommy...

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
A bonus for NFL fans in Week 16: 4 straight days of games

By Barry Wilner Dec. 24, 2020 04:15 PM EST