Baltimore Ravens
FILE - Baltimore Ravens special teams coach Chris Horton watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, on Sept. 26, 2021. The 37-year-old Horton, a former NFL safety, just finished his third season in charge of Baltimore's special teams. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Ravens special teams still elite under Horton

By Noah Trister Feb. 12, 2022 06:04 PM EST

Memphis center Jalen Duren (2) recovers a loose ball as Houston forward Fabian White Jr., right, tries reaching in during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Nolley leads Memphis to 69-59 win over No. 6 Houston

Feb. 12, 2022 06:04 PM EST

New York Giants new general manager Joe Schoen speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
New York Giants add two linebacker coaches among five moves

Feb. 12, 2022 12:49 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) holds the Lamar Hunt trophy after an AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Top picks Burrow, Stafford take different Super Bowl paths

By Josh Dubow Feb. 09, 2022 03:26 AM EST

FILE - Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, left, and general manager Jon Robinson walk on the field before a practice in Nissan Stadium during NFL football training camp Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Tennessee Titans have extended the contracts of general manager Jon Robinson and coach Mike Vrabel to keep them around for years to come, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Titans extend contracts for GM Robinson, coach Vrabel

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 08, 2022 04:49 PM EST

AFC wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14), of the Buffalo Bills, and NFC cornerback Trevon Diggs (7), of the Dallas Cowboys, leap during an incomplete pass during the second half of the Pro Bowl NFL football game at Allegiant Stadium, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Herbert, Crosby send AFC to 41-35 win in Pro Bowl's return

By Greg Beacham Feb. 06, 2022 06:00 PM EST

FILE - Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson speaks to the media after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021. The Ravens are working under Lamar Jackson's timeline when it comes to a potential contract extension. Jackson's contract status was at the forefront of news conference held by Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta, Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Ravens still trying to reach a new deal with Lamar Jackson

Todd Karpovich Feb. 04, 2022 03:42 PM EST

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson watches from the sideline during the first half of the team's NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Jan. 5, 2020, in Philadelphia. The Jacksonville Jaguars are hiring Pederson as their coach, ending a wild and winding search that ended up where it started more than a month ago. A formal announcement is planned for Friday, Feb. 4, according to a person familiar with the search. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because a contract has not been signed. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Jaguars hire Super Bowl-winning coach Doug Pederson

By Mark Long Feb. 03, 2022 10:45 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates with fans after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Analysis: No Tom Brady, NFL in good hands with young QBs

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 03, 2022 04:57 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 03, 2022 10:59 AM EST
Feb. 8 1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy winner, is the first player ever selected in the NFL Draft. The...

Baltimore Ravens new defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, left, and head coach John Harbaugh answer questions during an NFL football news conference, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Macdonald back 'home' again as Ravens defensive coordinator

Todd Karpovich Feb. 02, 2022 03:34 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates with fans after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Old school dismissed: Brady, "Big Ben" and the end of an era

By Will Graves Feb. 02, 2022 12:27 PM EST

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, and quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrate after the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 7, 2021. Tom Brady has retired after winning seven Super Bowls and setting numerous passing records in an unprecedented 22-year-career. He made the announcement, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in a long post on Instagram. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
League loses its star, yet Brady's legacy lives on in NFL

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 02, 2022 02:59 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, left, greets offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth during an NFL football practice Friday, Jan. 28, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif., ahead of their NFC championship game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Whitworth excited to go against former team in Super Bowl

By Joe Reedy Feb. 01, 2022 07:57 PM EST

FILE -Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh watches during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. According to a person with knowledge of the process, New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will interview at Vikings headquarters on Tuesday followed by Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 . (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Vikings coach finalists: O'Connell, Morris, Graham, Harbaugh

By Dave Campbell Jan. 31, 2022 10:05 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens NFL football head coach John Harbaugh addresses reporters during his end of season news conference, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
John Harbaugh confident Ravens will bounce back next season

Todd Karpovich Jan. 31, 2022 05:04 PM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh yells during warm ups before the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game against Georgia, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
AP source: Vikings talk with Jim Harbaugh about coaching job

By Dave Campbell Jan. 29, 2022 07:47 PM EST

Mike Macdonald returning to Ravens as defensive coordinator

Jan. 27, 2022 10:37 PM EST
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens have hired Mike Macdonald as their defensive coordinator, bringing him back from the college ranks after a season at...

FILE - Baltimore Ravens safety Anthony Levine Sr. (41) warms up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, on Nov. 7, 2021, in Baltimore. Levine announced his retirement Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, after a decade with the Ravens. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Ravens' Levine announces retirement, to take coaching role

Jan. 26, 2022 04:28 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker (7) celebrates with teammate Tommy Townsend (5) after kicking a 49-yard field goal during the fourth quarter of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 42-36. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Chiefs' Harrison Butker coming through in clutch once again

By Dave Skretta Jan. 25, 2022 12:32 AM EST