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Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty visit a food and drinks market promoting British small businesses at Downing Street in London, Wednesday Nov. 30, 2022. (Toby Melville/Pool via AP)
Tagovailoa, Zaporizhzhia make list of most mangled words

By Mark Pratt Dec. 07, 2022 11:46 AM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) flips the ball in the air after scoring a touchdown on a 76-yard punt return during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Rams become 8th defending Super Bowl champ with losing mark

By Josh Dubow Dec. 07, 2022 02:20 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (29) scores on a touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Saints' Allen doesn't see latest loss sparking major changes

By Brett Martel Dec. 06, 2022 06:17 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts to the fans as he runs off the field after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. The Buccaneers won 17-16. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Tom Brady gives Bucs some breathing room in tight NFC South

By Fred Goodall Dec. 06, 2022 04:57 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick takes questions from reporters prior to an NFL football practice, Tuesday, Dec. 6 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Execution, not creativity the priority for Patriots offense

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 06, 2022 04:29 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Baltimore. A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers are expected to waive quarterback Baker Mayfield after the 2018 No. 1 draft pick asked for his release. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not yet been made official. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Injury-plagued LA Rams claim QB Baker Mayfield off waivers

By Greg Beacham Dec. 06, 2022 04:24 PM EST

FILE - Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson looks on during warmups before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Oct. 30, 2022, in Houston. Tennessee owner Amy Adams Strunk fired general manager Jon Robinson in the midst of his seventh season with the Titans off to a 7-5 start. The Titans announced Strunk's decision in a statement released Tuesday, Dec. 6. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
Titans owner fires GM Jon Robinson in his 7th season

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 06, 2022 12:40 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (29) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) late in the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. The Buccaneers won 17-16. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Saints allow 2 late TDs in frustrating 17-16 loss to Bucs

By Mark Didtler Dec. 06, 2022 01:21 AM EST

New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (27) celebrates a defensive stop with defensive end Malcolm Roach in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Brady throws for 2 late TDs, Buccaneers beat Saints 17-16

By Fred Goodall Dec. 05, 2022 11:37 PM EST

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) drives against Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Doncic, Mavericks preserve big lead, roll past Suns 130-111

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 05, 2022 11:00 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) reacts after being tackled during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Chargers continue to struggle with same mistakes on defense

By Joe Reedy Dec. 05, 2022 08:06 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks at a press conference after the team's NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers' fortunes now rest on right arm of rookie Brock Purdy

By Josh Dubow Dec. 05, 2022 07:54 PM EST

This combination image shows Las Vegas Raiders players Hunter Renfrow, left, and Darren Waller, right. A person familiar with the moves told The Associated Press that Renfrow and Waller were placed on injured reserve. (AP Photo)
Darren Waller, Hunter Renfrow could soon be back for Raiders

By Mark Anderson Dec. 05, 2022 07:49 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs (78) is carted off the field after being injured during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Cleveland won in overtime, 23-17. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
All-Pro Wirfs, 3 Bucs defensive starters out against Saints

Dec. 05, 2022 07:28 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen (27) intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams, right, as Seahawks cornerback Coby Bryant (8) watches during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Smith keeps adding chapters to comeback season in Seattle

By Tim Booth Dec. 05, 2022 07:00 PM EST

New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis (84) catches a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Duke Shelley (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings defense the extreme case of bending but not breaking

By Dave Campbell Dec. 05, 2022 06:42 PM EST

Chicago Bears' Justin Fields runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
With 6 straight losses, Bears get breather with bye week

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 05, 2022 06:39 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Russell Wilson shares responsibility for defensive letdowns

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 05, 2022 06:07 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) is sacked by Denver Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper (53), in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Jackson's injury a concern, but Ravens' defense playing well

By Noah Trister Dec. 05, 2022 05:59 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is congratulated by Houston Texans quarterback Kyle Allen after their NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. The Browns defeated the Texans 27-14.(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Watson must improve quickly for Browns to make playoff push

By Tom Withers Dec. 05, 2022 05:42 PM EST