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San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth, right, is congratulated by Fernando Tatis Jr. after Cronenworth hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, June 21, 2021, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Darvish fans 11, Padres get 2 big homers to beat Dodgers 6-2

By Bernie Wilson Jun. 22, 2021 02:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2014, file photo, Oakland Raiders strong safety Usama Young warms up before an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Young sold lemonade during NFL games in Washington as a kid. His father, Leroi Young, got him the job and helped him regain it when he was fired a couple times. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
NFL retirees mentoring players on fatherhood playbook

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 19, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' Devin Funchess watches a drill during an NFL football minicamp Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers' Funchess ready for comeback after long time away

By Steve Megargee Jun. 10, 2021 04:45 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones passes the ball during an NFL football practice, in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, June 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New nickname in hand, Pats rookie Jones finding his footing

By Kyle Hightower Jun. 10, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

File- This Jan. 9, 2021, file photo shows Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throwing a pass during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Rivers has won the Pro Football Writers of America's Good Guy Award for his cooperation with reporters, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Rivers, who retired at 39 after one season with Indianapolis in 2020 following 16 years with the San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers, earned praise for consistently tackling all topics, even in a Zoom setting, and offering answers with perspective, wit and originality during his career.(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Recently retired QB Rivers wins NFL writers' Good Guy Award

By The Associated Press Jun. 08, 2021 06:27 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Washington Football Team quarterback Alex Smith (11) prepares to throw against the Philadelphia Eagles during an NFL football game in Philadelphia. Retired Washington quarterback Smith has won the George Halas Award presented by the Pro Football Writers of America. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, FIle)
Retired Washington QB Alex Smith wins Halas adversity award

By The Associated Press Jun. 07, 2021 06:37 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah runs through a drill during NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns sign rookie LB Owusu-Koramoah, starred at Notre Dame

By Tom Withers Jun. 04, 2021 04:02 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches practice during the NFL football team's organized team activities Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Mahomes liking look of rebuilt O-line in offseason workouts

By Dave Skretta Jun. 03, 2021 03:24 PM EDT

FILE - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) speaks with wide receiver Julio Jones (11) during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, in Atlanta, in this Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, file photo. The Atlanta Falcons began their offseason training program Tuesday, May 25, 20921, without longtime star receiver Julio Jones, who apparently has no intention of returning to a rebuilding team that is still struggling to get under the salary cap. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, FIle)
June 1st arrival gives NFL teams more flexibility

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 01, 2021 03:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Indianapolis Colts' Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks a field goal from the hold of Rigoberto Sanchez during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants in Indianapolis. The 48-year-old former Colts and New England Patriots star told former teammate and SiriusXM radio host Pat McAfee that he plans to retire. “By Friday, if paperwork goes in, you heard it here first,” Vinatieri said. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Record-breaking kicker Adam Vinatieri plans to retire

By Michael Marot May. 26, 2021 06:43 PM EDT

NFL expects full stadiums this season, remains cautious

By Rob Maaddi May. 26, 2021 05:21 PM EDT
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league expects full stadiums this season and players and staff are being encouraged to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. ...

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) talks with head coach Frank Reich during NFL football practice, Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts welcome Wentz with open arms as workouts wind down

By Michael Marot May. 26, 2021 05:05 PM EDT

Notable college QBs have been changing positions for years

By Mark Long May. 20, 2021 04:34 PM EDT
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tim Tebow wasn’t the first — and surely won’t be the last — college quarterback to switch positions in the NFL. The 2007 Heisman...

Colts sign 2 more draft picks as voluntary work continues

May. 19, 2021 04:17 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have all seven of their draft picks under contract after signing tight end Kylen Granson and quarterback Sam...

Patriots sign 6th-round pick Bledsoe, re-sign Hoyer

May. 18, 2021 08:07 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The Patriots have signed safety and 2021 sixth-round draft pick Joshuah Bledsoe and re-signed free agent quarterback Brian Hoyer. ...

FILE - In this July 26, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich, right, talks with center Ryan Kelly (78) who warms up during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind. Reich is always considering new approaches to finish the job. So this offseason, he made a proposal to Kelly.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Colts change offseason schedule by cutting deal with players

By Michael Marot May. 18, 2021 02:38 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Robert Mathis speaks during a news conference following an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Indianapolis. Mathis, the Indianapolis Colts career sacks leader, will be inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor later this year. The ceremony will take place at halftime of its Nov. 28 game against Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay. Team officials announced the rescheduled event Monday, May 17, 2021. Mathis was supposed to become the 17th honoree last season but the induction was postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Colts reschedule Mathis' Ring of Honor ceremony for November

May. 17, 2021 12:14 PM EDT

FILE - Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth (87) looks for a pass during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in State College, Pa., in this Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, file photo. Steelers rookie Freiermuth took over former tight end Vance McDonald's locker ... right next to quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Fresh start: Steelers rookies understand high expectations

By Will Graves May. 14, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Green Bay, Wis. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst says the team remains committed to Rodgers “for the foreseeable future” one year after trading up in the first round to draft the three-time MVP’s potential successor. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
LaFleur on Rodgers: 'We want him back in the worst way'

By Steve Megargee May. 14, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Eric Fisher (72) gets ready to block during an NFL football game between the between the Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers in Inglewood, Calif., in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. Two people with direct knowledge have confirmed to The Associated Press the Indianapolis Colts have signed Eric Fisher to play left tackle. Kansas City selected Fisher with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 draft but the Chiefs released their longtime starter in March. (AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, File)
Rehabbing Fisher finds perfect fit as Colts' new left tackle

By Michael Marot May. 13, 2021 05:57 PM EDT