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University of Virginia defensive tackle Aaron Faumui wipes his face as he talks about his teammates who were killed in an overnight shooting on the grounds of the University of Virginia Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va. Authorities say three people have been killed and two others were wounded in a shooting at the University of Virginia and a student suspect is in custody. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Slain football players remembered as funny, sweet, ambitious

By Hank Kurz Jr. And Ben Finley Nov. 15, 2022 03:07 PM EST

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (77) spikes the ball after tight end Shane Zylstra's 1-yard reception for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Lions activate Zylstra brothers; TE Shane catches TD in win

By Dave Hogg Nov. 06, 2022 06:17 PM EST

FILE - Washington Commanders' Dan Snyder poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. The Washington Commanders are denying the contents of a report by ESPN detailing Dan Snyder's efforts to influence other NFL owners and the league office to keep control of the team. In a statement sent to The Associated Press on Thursday, Oct. 13, a Commanders spokesperson called it “categorically untrue” and “clearly part of a well-funded, two-year campaign to coerce the sale of the team, which will continue to be unsuccessful.” (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Dan Snyder, Jerry Jones have 'long relationship' as allies

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 14, 2022 02:19 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Friends, siblings face off when Packers host surprising Jets

By Steve Megargee Oct. 13, 2022 04:15 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs off the field following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. The Bills won 38-3. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bros and foes: Bills' Allen, Chiefs' Mahomes rivals, friends

By Dave Skretta Oct. 13, 2022 02:33 PM EDT

New York Giants punter Jamie Gillan (6) attends a practice session at Hanbury Manor in Ware, England, Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 ahead the NFL game against Green Bay Packers at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Sunday. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Giants punter 'Scottish Hammer' Gillan pays tribute to HBCU

By Ken Maguire Oct. 07, 2022 01:46 PM EDT

FILE - Sports agent Drew Rosenhaus talks on the phone during warmups before a preseason NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. Rosenhaus was only 22 years old when he became an NFL agent. He quickly found success and is still in the game more than 30 years later. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
34 years later, agent Drew Rosenhaus isn't slowing down

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 06, 2022 05:25 PM EDT

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) stands on the sideline against the New England Patriots during an NFL preseason football game on Aug. 26, 2022, in Las Vegas. Crosby is about to become a father, and he is already looking forward to the arrival of his daughter with fiancée Rachel Washburn. Crosby is one of the NFL's most feared pass rushers, but Washburn says it's the "cutest thing ever watching him be so excited to be a father.” (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Raiders DE Crosby bracing for fatherhood ahead of season

By W.g. Ramirez Sep. 02, 2022 04:07 PM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bears new NFL football team general manager Ryan Poles speaks during a news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Poles is among six general managers of color picked to fill the past 12 openings going back to early 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Bears GM Poles not ruling out long-term contract with Smith

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 01, 2022 06:29 PM EDT

Former Seahawks LB Shaquem Griffin announces retirement

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 05:34 PM EDT
Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin, who had his left hand amputated at age 4, announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday. ...

File—Colorado running back Ashaad Clayton, front, tumbles to the turf after being tripped by Northern Colorado defensive back Komotay Koffie during the second half of an NCAA college football game in this file photograph taken Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. Koffie, 25, was born in a Sierra Leone refugee camp after his mother and father fled civil war in Liberia. When war followed them there, they escaped to Guinea, where his brother, Kwity Paye, was born. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Football helped immigrant brothers embrace being different

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 24, 2022 03:29 PM EDT

In this photo provided by Melissa Hutchinson, Aidan Hutchinson is held by his great-grandfather, Joseph Bernardi. Hutchinson is an impressive reflection of his parents and his middle names honor a great-grandfather, who was part of the World War II jungle fighting unit known as Merrill's Marauders. Jacksonville is expected to select Hutchinson with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, April 28. (Melissa Hutchinson via AP)
Hutchinson shaped by family, including a WWII veteran

By Larry Lage Apr. 22, 2022 03:01 AM EDT

Billy Turner returns to Denver, reunites with Hackett

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 29, 2022 07:56 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Billy Turner's one-year deal with the Denver Broncos represents not only a homecoming but a reunion. Turner, who played in...

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) reacts after breaking up a pass in the end zone against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
NFL Notes: Pro Bowl is all in the family for Diggs brothers

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2021 01:25 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Relationship goals: Cards' Ertz, Murray work to form bond

By David Brandt Oct. 20, 2021 04:40 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Murray, 5-0 Cardinals visit Browns, good friend Mayfield

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 01:50 PM EDT

This photo provided by the New York Jets shows New York Jets NFL football players and brothers Quincy Williams (56) and Quinnen Williams (95) hugging their grandmother, Yvarta Henderson, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. Brothers Quinnen and Quincy Williams have become leading spokesmen for the NFL’s annual Crucial Catch initiative. Their mother, Marquischa Henderson Williams, passed away when Quinnen was 12 years old after losing her second battle with breast cancer. (New York Jets via AP)
Jets' Williams brothers represent during Crucial Catch month

By Barry Wilner Oct. 09, 2021 02:38 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Oct. 4, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Carr faces old friend Mack when Raiders host Bears

By Josh Dubow Oct. 07, 2021 02:05 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (97) during pregame warmups prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Former roommates Bosa, Elliott ready to face each other

By Joe Reedy Sep. 17, 2021 05:05 PM EDT

This photo provided by Sylvia Crawley Spann, shows former WNBA player Sylvia Crawley Spann and her husband Brian, seated bottom right, celebrating their wedding with Las Vegas Aces WNBA basketball team owner Mark Davis, standing at center, and other former members of the franchise and their guests at a restaurant in Las Vegas on May 29, 2021. Mark Davis has already left his imprint on the Las Vegas Aces franchise in his first year as the team's owner, connecting it's past to the present. Davis has been inviting back alums of the franchise dating to its time in Utah and San Antonio. (Sylvia Crawley Spann via AP)
Owner of WNBA's Aces connects franchise's past to present

By Doug Feinberg Aug. 20, 2021 01:43 PM EDT