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Democratic state Sen. Lena Taylor speaks in favor of recognizing former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernik as part of a Black History Month resolution on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, in Madison, Wis. The Senate debated the resolution after the state Assembly refused to name Kaepernick, who was born in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Scott Bauer)
Wisconsin Senate refuses to honor Colin Kaepernick

By Scott Bauer Feb. 13, 2019 07:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. A person with knowledge of the trade tells The Associated Press, Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, that the Denver Broncos have agreed to acquire Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco in exchange for a fourth-round pick in this year's NFL draft. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because neither team announced the deal.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Broncos turn over coach/quarterback duo again

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 13, 2019 04:19 PM EST

49ers release offensive lineman Garry Gilliam

Feb. 13, 2019 02:53 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have released offensive lineman Garry Gilliam. Gilliam spent the past two seasons as a backup swing...

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. Cooks is the first player in NFL history to have three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons with three different teams. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers 10/21/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 06:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2016, file photo, then-San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneels during the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Santa Clara, Calif. Ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick helped start a wave of protests by kneeling during the national anthem to raise awareness to police brutality, racial inequality and other social issues. Big-name entertainers believe social injustice needs to be addressed during the Super Bowl and are ensuring the topic that ignited a political firestorm and engulfed the NFL will be in the spotlight. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Cowboys-49ers 10/2/2016

Feb. 13, 2019 05:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 11, 2018, file photo, former NFL football quarterback Colin Kaepernick applauds while seated on stage during W.E.B. Du Bois Medal ceremonies at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. Republican concerns that the former NFL quarterback is too controversial to honor as a black leader doomed a resolution recognizing Black History Month in the state Assembly, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. The Legislature's black caucus had proposed a resolution honoring a number of black leaders, including Kaepernick, but Assembly Republicans refused to take it up. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
Wisconsin GOP erases Kaepernick from resolution

By Todd Richmond Feb. 12, 2019 08:16 PM EST

Raiders have talks about returning to Coliseum for 2019

By Josh Dubow Feb. 12, 2019 08:15 PM EST
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Raiders have had their first talks about returning for one final season in Oakland since the city filed suit over the team's planned move...

Chris and Steven Saucedo, from left, of San Antonio, Texas, speak before a NFC wild-card NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Seattle Seahawks in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Seattle Seahawks at Dallas Cowboys 1/5/2019

Feb. 12, 2019 11:46 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2018, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks to pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, in Seattle. The Packers play the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The NFL's six highest-paid quarterbacks in 2018 will be spectators this postseason. Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers ($33.5 million), Atlanta's Matt Ryan ($30 million), Minnesota's Kirk Cousins ($28 million), San Francisco's Jimmy Garoppolo ($27.5 million), Detroit's Matthew Stafford ($27 million) and Oakland's Derek Carr ($25 million) couldn't lead their teams to the playoffs. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)
Green Bay Packers at Seattle Seahawks 11/15/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:41 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018 file photo, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) works against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta. The NFL's six highest-paid quarterbacks in 2018 will be spectators this postseason. Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers ($33.5 million), Atlanta's Matt Ryan ($30 million), Minnesota's Kirk Cousins ($28 million), San Francisco's Jimmy Garoppolo ($27.5 million), Detroit's Matthew Stafford ($27 million) and Oakland's Derek Carr ($25 million) couldn't lead their teams to the playoffs. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons 10/14/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:41 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 file photo, Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. The NFL's six highest-paid quarterbacks in 2018 will be spectators this postseason. Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers ($33.5 million), Atlanta's Matt Ryan ($30 million), Minnesota's Kirk Cousins ($28 million), San Francisco's Jimmy Garoppolo ($27.5 million), Detroit's Matthew Stafford ($27 million) and Oakland's Derek Carr ($25 million) couldn't lead their teams to the playoffs. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers 12/30/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:41 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, left, watches quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warm up for the team's NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif. The Chiefs (12-4) get this week to rest and relax, the byproduct of earning that first-round bye. They will learn this weekend whether they will face the Colts, Ravens or Chargers in the divisional round on Jan. 12, the first of what they hope will be two games at Arrowhead Stadium before the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders 12/2/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:41 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens (4) is hit by Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks, left, and outside linebacker Khalil Mack during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif. An already strong Bears defense got only better with the acquisition of elite pass rusher Mack before the season. With Mack and Akiem Hicks wreaking havoc up front and Eddie Jackson and Kyle Fuller providing big plays from the secondary, the Bears allowed the fewest points in the NFL this season and appear to have the defense best equipped for a long postseason run starting with Sunday's home game against defending champion Philadelphia. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron, File)
Chicago Bears at San Francisco 49ers 12/23/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:00 AM EST

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen (29) celebrates after scoring on a 3-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings 12/30/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:00 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams 12/30/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 10:54 AM EST

New England Patriots' Jason McCourty (30) breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams' Brandin Cooks (12) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Column: No love for the defense in Super Bowl 53

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 05, 2019 02:05 AM EST

New England Patriots' Lawrence Guy kisses the trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Super Bowl reaches 100.7 million people, down from 2018

By David Bauder Feb. 04, 2019 07:15 PM EST

In this Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, photo New England Patriots' Julian Edelman and Tom Brady celebrate after the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Atlanta. The Patriots won 13-3. Edelman was named the Most Valuable Player. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Column: Edelman is Super Bowl MVP, but don't forget cheating

By Paul Newberry Feb. 04, 2019 05:16 PM EST

Big Boi performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Review: Thank U, Next: Maroon 5's halftime show was basic

By Mesfin Fekadu Feb. 04, 2019 10:22 AM EST

FILE - This June 15, 2016, file photo shows AT&T Park from an overhead view as the San Francisco Giants play the Milwaukee Brewers during a baseball game in San Francisco. The Oakland Raiders are in talks with the Giants about playing their home games next season at Oracle Park, formerly known as AT&T Park. A person with knowledge of the negotiations said Sunday night, Feb. 3, 2019, the two sides are in discussions, but no deal has been reached. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because nothing has been finalized. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
AP Source: Raiders in talks with Giants over sharing stadium

By Josh Dubow Feb. 04, 2019 01:26 AM EST