NFL Playoffs
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) is stopped by Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the third period of Game 7 in an NHL hockey first-round playoff series in Toronto, Saturday, May 14, 2022. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Rematch: Lightning, Panthers set to meet again in playoffs

By Tim Reynolds May. 16, 2022 02:54 PM EDT

FILE - Green Bay Packers' cornerback Jaire Alexander is shown during NFL football training camp at Lambeau Field, Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has agreed to terms on a four-year, $84 million contract extension with a $30 million signing bonus, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
AP source: Packers CB Alexander agrees to contract extension

By Steve Megargee May. 16, 2022 12:23 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's voluntary minicamp Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Rams to host Bills to open NFL season; Broncos at Seattle

By Barry Wilner May. 12, 2022 06:09 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's voluntary minicamp Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the team's headquarters in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Slime Time: Nickelodeon to broadcast Christmas Day NFL game

By Barry Wilner May. 10, 2022 11:41 AM EDT

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis walks to the red carpet before the first round of the NFL football draft Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Titans use 6 of 9 draft picks on offense to help Tannehill

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 30, 2022 08:40 PM EDT

Travon Walker, left, Devonte Wyatt, center, and Jordan Davis, right, are shown during football drills at Georgia's Pro Day on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Kyler Murray's tiff with Cardinals clouds long-term plan

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:56 AM EDT

Wide receiver Chris Olave runs a football drill during Ohio State Pro Day in Columbus, Ohio, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Multiple early picks should help Packers find receivers

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 11:54 AM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo looks to throw during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Garoppolo expects his shoulder to be ready for training camp — wherever that may be. He told the AP Pro Football Podcast on Thursday, April 21, 2022, that his rehab is going well and it is helping him deal with uncertainty surrounding his future with the 49ers. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Jimmy Garoppolo expects to be ready for training camp

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 21, 2022 05:26 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, in Cleveland. The Raiders have given Carr a three-year contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press. The extension is worth $121.5 million, the person said, speaking Wednesday, April 13, 2022, on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File0
Quarterback Derek Carr gets 3-year extension from Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez Apr. 13, 2022 11:58 AM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia attends a news conference after an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. Bisaccia took over as Las Vegas’ interim head coach midway through last season and helped the Raiders earn their first playoff berth in five years. Now he’s an assistant on a new staff facing a new challenge as he tries to end the Green Bay Packers’ struggles on special teams. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmid, File)
Bisaccia's new challenge: ending Packers' special-teams woes

By Steve Megargee Apr. 12, 2022 05:31 PM EDT

FILE - Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) is sacked by Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Houston. Outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus says he’s retiring, ending a 10-year career in which he recorded 58 sacks. Mercilus announced his decision Wednesday, April 6, 2022, via Instagram. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
Former Texans, Packers veteran OLB Whitney Mercilus retiring

By The Associated Press Apr. 06, 2022 03:15 PM EDT

FILE - The Toronto Raptors play the New York Knicks during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Madison Square Garden Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in New York. Madison Square Garden won't host the NIT semifinals and championship game the next two years, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision — ending a college basketball tradition that dates to 1938. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity late Wednesday night, March 23, 2022, because no public announcement had been made. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Column: NIT joins other sports tradition in fading away

By Paul Newberry Apr. 01, 2022 04:41 PM EDT

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions from journalists at a press conference after the close of the NFL owner's meeting, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
NFL owners approve rule change for OT in playoffs

By Barry Wilner Mar. 29, 2022 12:50 PM EDT

NFL owners approve rule change to guarantee a possession to both teams in overtime; new rule applies only to postseason

Mar. 29, 2022 12:47 PM EDT
PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NFL owners approve rule change to guarantee a possession to both teams in overtime; new rule applies only to postseason. ...

FILE - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday Oct 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Indianapolis Colts acquired quarterback Matt Ryan in a trade Monday, March 21, 2022, with the Atlanta Falcons, The Associated Press has learned. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Mariota eager to live up to expectations as Falcons new QB

By Paul Newberry Mar. 25, 2022 07:03 PM EDT

FILE - Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) breaks tackles on the way to the end zone for a touchdown after intercepting a pass throw by Washington Football Team's Taylor Heinicke (4) in the first half of an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021. The Cowboys are bringing back Lawrence on a new contract that will create more room under the salary cap, a person with knowledge of the agreement said Monday, March 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
DE DeMarcus Lawrence says return to Cowboys was 'no-brainer'

By Schuyler Dixon Mar. 25, 2022 02:15 AM EDT

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, third from left, and his wife Kelly Stafford, second from right, watch the Golden State Warriors take on the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
QB Stafford: 'Right time and place' to give Rams discount

By Greg Beacham Mar. 21, 2022 05:49 PM EDT

Chiefs bring back DT Derrick Nnadi with deal for next season

Mar. 21, 2022 04:59 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs agreed with defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi on a contract for next season, adding to the continuity on the defensive...

Bears sign Colts DE Muhammad, Chiefs WR/KR Pringle

Mar. 20, 2022 02:21 PM EDT
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears signed Indianapolis Colts defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad to a two-year contract and Kansas City Chiefs receiver and kick...

Bucs sign WR Russell Gage, acquire G Shaq Mason in trade

By Fred Goodall Mar. 18, 2022 05:49 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to give Tom Brady everything he needs to compete for another championship. Free agent receiver...