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FILE - Mid-American Conference Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher speaks to reporters in Cleveland on March 12, 2020. With sports betting now legal in more than half the states and generating millions in revenue for once-apprehensive professional sports leagues, college conferences are starting to explore ways to cash in, too. The MAC was the first to jump in, selling the rights to its data and statistics to a company called Genius Sports, which will in turn sell it to sportsbooks. Steinbrecher said it is impossible to ignore the changing reality. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

College sports eye gambling money amid safeguard concerns

By Ralph D. Russo
May. 26, 2022 01:26 PM EDT
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's headquarters Monday, May 23, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Wilson says emotions won't get to him in return to Seattle

By Arnie Stapleton
May. 23, 2022 06:55 PM EDT
Washington Commanders guard Chris Paul works during a rookie minicamp practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Friday, May 6, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Other Chris Paul making his own name on, off football field

By Stephen Whyno
May. 11, 2022 06:41 PM EDT
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FILE - Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku walks on the field after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. Njoku got the long-term commitment he wanted from the Browns, agreeing to a four-year contract extension, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Friday, May 27, 2022. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the sides were still finalizing the package. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

AP source: Browns, Njoku agree on 4-year contract extension

By Tom Withers
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Omar Khan, the new general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers, left, is introduced by Steelers owner Art Rooney II during an NFL football press conference at the team's training facility in Pittsburgh, Friday, May 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Steelers GM Khan embracing expectations of new role

By Will Graves
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Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Zion Johnson answers questions during an NFL football rookie minicamp, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

L.A. Chargers sign first-round pick guard Zion Johnson

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave (12) works out during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in Metairie, La., Saturday, May 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Saints' Winston, Thomas show up at workout; Kamara absent

By Les East
May. 26, 2022 06:17 PM EDT
FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick arrives for a workout for NFL football scouts and media in Riverdale, Ga. Kaepernick is getting his first chance to work out for an NFL team since last playing in the league in 2016 when he started kneeling during the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial inequality. Two people familiar with the situation said on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, that Kaepernick will work out for the Las Vegas Raiders. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland, File)

McDaniels mum on Kaepernick workout for Raiders

By W.g. Ramirez
May. 26, 2022 05:55 PM EDT

'Forgotten Four' to be honored during Hall of Fame week

May. 26, 2022 05:51 PM EDT
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The four men who smashed the race barrier in professional football in 1946 have been selected to share the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Ralph Hay...
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FILE - Harini Logan, 11, of San Antonio, smiles after correctly spelling her word as she competes in the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Oxon Hill, Md., Thursday, May 30, 2019. The Scripps National Spelling Bee is back, fully in person at its usual venue outside Washington for the first time since 2019. But the pandemic continues to affect kids who've spent years preparing to compete for spelling's top prize. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Pandemic has lingering toll on smaller National Spelling Bee

By Ben Nuckols 3 hrs ago

Dev Shah's dream of returning to the Scripps National Spelling Bee ended in a soccer stadium, of all places.

FILE - Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku walks on the field after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. Njoku got the long-term commitment he wanted from the Browns, agreeing to a four-year contract extension, a person familiar with the negotiations told the Associated Press on Friday, May 27, 2022. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the sides were still finalizing the package. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

AP source: Browns, Njoku agree on 4-year contract extension

By Tom Withers 14 hrs ago

CLEVELAND (AP) — David Njoku committed to Cleveland, and the Browns followed suit.

Omar Khan, the new general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers, left, is introduced by Steelers owner Art Rooney II during an NFL football press conference at the team's training facility in Pittsburgh, Friday, May 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Steelers GM Khan embracing expectations of new role

By Will Graves 19 hrs ago

PITTSBURGH (AP) — It did not take Omar Khan long to figure out he wanted to be around football.

Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Zion Johnson answers questions during an NFL football rookie minicamp, Friday, May 13, 2022, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

L.A. Chargers sign first-round pick guard Zion Johnson

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COSTA MESA, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Chargers concluded the first week of organized team activities with first-round pick Zion Johnson signing his rookie contract.