Nick Saban
FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2016, file photo, University of Kentucky football manager Jordan Newton has his eyes scanned for the eye retina security system at the new University of Kentucky football training center in Lexington, Ky. Screening technology that scans a user’s eyes, face or fingerprint has multiplied around the world in recent years. (Charles Bertram/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP, File)
Stadium virus prevention steers spotlight toward fan privacy

By Dave Campbell Jun. 03, 2020 03:26 PM EDT

FLE - In this Feb. 25, 2020, file photo, New York Giants head coach Joe Judge speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The NFL Draft is April 23-25, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Giants take Alabama S Xavier McKinney with 36th pick

By Tom Canavan Apr. 24, 2020 08:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) scores on a pass reception against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Denver Broncos selected Jeudy in the first round of the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Broncos get Lock some help with Alabama wideout Jerry Jeudy

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 23, 2020 10:23 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Alabama offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) sets up to block against Auburn defensive lineman Big Kat Bryant (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. The Cleveland Browns selected Wills in the first round of th NFL draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Browns nab Bama's Wills with No. 10 pick to plug tackle hole

By Tom Withers Apr. 23, 2020 10:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2005, file photo, former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino gets ready to throw a pass during a speech at the NFL Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The Dolphins and coach Don Shula were surprised when Marino remained on the board when their turn came with the 27th overall pick at the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)
Dan Marino, Dion Jordan _ the best, worst of Dolphins drafts

By Steven Wine Apr. 21, 2020 07:06 PM EDT

Auburn defensive lineman Derrick Brown listens during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Brown, Davis follow different paths on journey to NFL draft

By Michael Marot Feb. 27, 2020 04:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett takes part in a news conference following an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Arlington, Texas. A person with direct knowledge of the decision says New York is hiring Garrett to be the Giants offensive coordinator. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, because the team did not immediately announce the move. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins, File)
Giants hire Garrett as OC, Graham as DC

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 17, 2020 09:01 PM EST

New York Giants new NFL football head coach Joe Judge speaks during an introductory news conference Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Joe Judge, old-fashioned at 38, wants blue-collar Giants

By Tom Canavan Jan. 09, 2020 05:14 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, speaks with special teams coach Joe Judge, right, during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Giants and Patriots assistant Joe Judge are working on a deal for him to become the team's head coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press The person spoke to the on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, because the deal is not done. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New York Giants finalize deal to make Joe Judge head coach

By Tom Canavan Jan. 08, 2020 04:45 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, speaks with special teams coach Joe Judge, right, during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Giants and Patriots assistant Joe Judge are working on a deal for him to become the team's head coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press The person spoke to the on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, because the deal is not done. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
AP source: Giants nearing deal with Pats' Judge to be coach

By Tom Canavan Jan. 07, 2020 12:10 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2018, file photo, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll walks off the field prior to the game against the Los Angeles Chargers, in Orchard Park, N.Y. After taking a short break, the Browns are resuming their coaching search by interviewing Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who previously worked in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Rich Barnes, File)
Browns interview Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll

By Tom Withers Jan. 06, 2020 04:50 PM EST

AP Sportlight

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Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) listens to instructions from head coach Nick Saban during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Don’t play blame game with Tua’s injury

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 16, 2019 10:20 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, top, is tripped up by Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick as he runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Fitzpatrick flourishing after flipping Miami for Pittsburgh

By Will Graves Oct. 27, 2019 01:54 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges (6) and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) meet after overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The Ravens won 26-23. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers' season could rest in the hands of QB Devlin Hodges

By Will Graves Oct. 09, 2019 06:11 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons fan John Bennett, of Gainesville, goes through security at the Atlanta Falcons NFL football training camp in Flowery Branch, Ga., Monday, July 22, 2019. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Falcons open camp with questions about hiring of Durkin

By Paul Newberry Jul. 22, 2019 12:39 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, file photo, Brett Favre, right, smiles at Bart Starr during a ceremony at halftime of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears in Green Bay, Wis. Starr, the Green Bay Packers quarterback and catalyst of Vince Lombardi's powerhouse teams of the 1960s, has died. He was 85. The Packers announced Sunday, May 26, 2019, that Starr had died, citing his family. He had been in failing health since suffering a serious stroke in 2014. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr

By The Associated Press May. 26, 2019 03:18 PM EDT

Denver Broncos cornerback Kareem Jackson takes part in drills during an NFL football organized training activity session at the team's headquarters Monday, May 13, 2019, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Versatile Kareem Jackson sees time at safety and in slot

By Pat Graham May. 16, 2019 06:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 3, 2019, file photo, Clemson defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine, in Indianapolis. Ferrell is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Drafting a quarterback in play for Redskins in early rounds

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 18, 2019 02:16 PM EDT

Patriots among admirable company as sports dynasty

By The Associated Press Jan. 27, 2019 05:19 PM EST
Sports fans love dynasties. And hate them, too. That a team could be so dominant for a long period as the New England Patriots have been should be...