Record setting events
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field after throwing an interception to end the Patriots chances against the Tennessee Titans in an NFL wild-card playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. The Titans defeated the Patriots 20-13. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Column: Finally, the Super Bowl might be fun again

By Tim Dahlberg Jan. 22, 2020 03:59 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson leaves the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Baltimore. The Titans won 28-12. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Ravens' memorable 2019 season spoiled by early playoff exit

By David Ginsburg Jan. 13, 2020 03:57 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts after a Chiefs' touchdown during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Texans-KC set NFL playoff record with 52 points in 1st half

Jan. 12, 2020 05:01 PM EST

Tennessee Titans tight end Anthony Firkser (86) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Corey Davis (84) during an NFL wild-card playoff game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. The Titans defeated the Patriots 20-13. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Titans and Vikings continued success of sixth-seeds

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 09, 2020 02:15 AM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Jan. 01, 2020 09:47 AM EST
Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...

FILE - In this June 12, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Don Martindale speaks with reporters at the NFL football team's training facility in Owings Mills, Md. The success of the Ravens has created an interest in coordinators Greg Roman and Don Martindale as potential candidates to fill NFL head coaching vacancies. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Ravens coordinators Roman, Martindale fielding job offers

By David Ginsburg Dec. 31, 2019 03:07 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III works out prior to an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 04:05 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) hands off to running back Latavius Murray (28) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers 12/29/2019

Dec. 29, 2019 01:24 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) celebrates his touchdown reception in the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Brees sets his records, teammate Thomas could be next

By Josh Dubow Dec. 18, 2019 02:17 AM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates his touchdown pass to tight end Josh Hill, which broke the NFL record for career touchdown passes, surpassing Peyton Manning, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Brees sets NFL all-time TD mark as Saints crush Colts 34-7

By Brett Martel Dec. 16, 2019 11:18 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) passes under pressure from New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Indianapolis Colts at New Orleans Saints 12/16/2019

Dec. 16, 2019 08:23 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) can't hold on to the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' Kelce continues to set records for NFL tight ends

By Dave Skretta Dec. 16, 2019 01:46 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson scrambles against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, in Baltimore. On the run, Jackson broke the single season record for most rush yards by a quarterback in NFL history. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens 12/12/2019

Dec. 12, 2019 09:10 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) fumbles the ball as he's hit by New York Jets defensive end John Franklin-Myers (56) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Fitzpatrick recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Sanders kicks 7 FGs, but Dolphins inept in red zone vs. Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 08, 2019 07:24 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 01, 2019 09:24 AM EST
Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. ...

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 27, 2019 10:23 AM EST
Nov. 28 1906 — Tommy Burns fights to a 20-round draw with light heavyweight Jack O'Brien in a world heavyweight title bout in Los Angeles. ...

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 26, 2019 09:34 AM EST
Nov. 27 1913 — Notre Dame and Texas meet for the first time in a Thanksgiving showdown. Both carry perfect records into the game, with...

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley runs on to the field for an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Baltimore Ravens at Los Angeles Rams 11/25/2019

Nov. 25, 2019 08:26 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 25, 2019 09:35 AM EST
Nov. 26 1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec...