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Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph (1) watches his 54-yard field goal with teammate Stephen Weatherly (91) as Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye (24) looks on at the end of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 19-17. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Broncos' new linebackers aim to get up to speed quickly

By Arnie Stapleton 10 hrs ago

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) smiles as he runs off the field after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tom Brady's monumental game included memorable mementos

By Arnie Stapleton 24 hrs ago

Washington Football Team's Taylor Heinicke is stopped at the goal line on fourth down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Washington wastes numerous opportunities in loss to Packers

By Steve Megargee Oct. 24, 2021 06:29 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams catches a pass in front of Washington Football Team's Kendall Fuller during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers defeat Washington 24-10 for 6th straight victory

By Steve Megargee Oct. 24, 2021 04:23 PM EDT

Broncos get pass rusher Stephen Weatherly in swap with Vikes

Oct. 23, 2021 05:27 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos acquired pass rusher Stephen Weatherly in a trade Saturday with the Minnesota Vikings. Weatherly...

Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor (28) runs past Houston Texans' Justin Reid (20) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Analysis: Several NFL teams entering danger zone very early

By Barry Wilner Oct. 22, 2021 02:46 PM EDT

Detroit Lions outside linebacker Charles Harris (53) pressures Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins, Vikings keeping up with NFL's late-game winners

By Dave Campbell Oct. 21, 2021 06:40 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers nose tackle Kenny Clark (97) celebrates his sack of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. The Packers won 24-14. (AP Photo/David Banks)
Favre fan Heinicke savors chance to play at Lambeau Field

By Steve Megargee Oct. 21, 2021 02:46 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) pressures Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Panthers and Giants meet in game between struggling teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 12:40 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 11:55 AM EDT
Oct. 22 1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome. ...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 21 1950 — Tom Powers of Duke scores six touchdowns — three rushing, three receiving — in a 41-0 victory over Richmond. ...

FILE - In this June 5, 2021, file photo, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in New York. The NBA's Brooklyn Nets begin the season without star guard Kyrie Irving, who cannot play or practice at home because of a New York City vaccine mandate and was told by the team he wouldn't be around at all until his status changes. Irving and other unvaccinated players around pro sports don't get paid for the time they miss. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Vaccines in sports at a glance

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2021 06:16 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) heads down field on a huge gain off a pass from quarterback Aaron Rodgers as Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson pursues during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Packers taking early command of NFC North race again

By Steve Megargee Oct. 18, 2021 06:07 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) makes the game-winning catch against Carolina Panthers safety Sean Chandler (34) during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Minnesota Vikings won 34-28. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Osborn giving Vikings' offense much-needed extra dimension

By Dave Campbell Oct. 18, 2021 04:42 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (2) runs against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Ready to run: Panthers' offense will look 'vastly different'

By Steve Reed Oct. 18, 2021 03:50 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) reacts after breaking up a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings CB Peterson injures hamstring, out at least 3 games

Oct. 18, 2021 03:47 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Matthew Wright (15), right, kicks a field goal to win the match during the second half of an NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Jags turn to quick-hitter called 'slider' to end epic slide

By Mark Long Oct. 18, 2021 12:03 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 19 1940 — Alabama snaps Tennessee’s defensive scoreless streak of 71 quarters but still loses 27-12. Tennessee hadn’t allowed a point...

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Darrell Taylor (52) is carted off the field after being injured during the second half an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
NFL Today, Week 6

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2021 09:39 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings receiver K.J. Osborn (17) celebrates after catching a 27-yard touchdown reception in overtime of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
Coach Mike Zimmer wants Vikings to find a 'killer instict'

By Steve Reed Oct. 17, 2021 07:35 PM EDT