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Houston Texans players De'Andre Hopkins, left, and Kenny Stills, right, shop for Christmas clothes with Jadon Cofield and Miracle Washington-Tribble, center right, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at Galleria Mall in Houston. The two teens are beneficiaries of Eight Million Stories, a Houston program which helps 14-18-year-olds who have either quit or been kicked out of school continue their education, find employment and receive emotional support. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Two Houston teenagers get Hopkins/Stills shopping spree

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 24, 2019 02:07 AM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) celebrates a touchdown behind New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Injuries deplete Chicago Bears receiving group

By Gene Chamberlain Nov. 26, 2019 07:34 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 24, 2019 09:46 AM EST
Nov. 25 1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the...

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 1999, file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair points to the stands as he crosses the goal line for a fourth-quarter 3-yard touchdown during the Titans' 30-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans retiring Eddie George's No. 27 and the No. 9 of the late Steve McNair has turned from a simple halftime ceremony into a celebration and team reunion. (AP Photo/John Russell, FIle)
George challenges Titans to seize moment as team honors past

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 12, 2019 05:55 PM EDT

In this Nov. 28, 2010, photo, Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen looks on prior to the start of an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the Denver Broncos, in Denver. Denver Broncos owner Bowlen dies at age 75, family says in statement released by team.(AP Photo/Joe Mahoney, File)
Pat Bowlen was not your typical NFL owner

By Arnie Stapleton Jun. 14, 2019 03:30 PM EDT

New England Patriots' Tom Brady high fives some kids during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Media night more like a mosh pit and Mardi Gras

By Barry Wilner Jan. 28, 2019 10:36 PM EST

FILE - In this July 20, 2018 file photo, a pedicab driver dressed as a character from the anime franchise "Dragon Ball" gestures as he carries passengers during Comic-Con International in San Diego. "Dragon Ball” is a revered anime that has influenced pop culture for years, earning praise from the likes of Michael B. Jordan, Ronda Rousey and Chris Brown, showing up in end zone celebrations and even at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. With the new film "Dragon Ball Super: Broly" releasing this week in the U.S., the franchise’s popularity with its famous and non-famous fans is likely to grow. (Photo by Christy Radecic/Invision/AP, File)
Celebs, athletes give 'Dragon Ball' pop culture super status

By Jonathan Landrum Jr. Jan. 15, 2019 03:38 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is brought down as he scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
With Colts' playoff drought over, Luck takes center stage

By Michael Marot Jan. 01, 2019 08:09 PM EST