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An injured Seattle Seahawks free safety Quandre Diggs grimaces as he is attended to by Seahawks training and medical staff during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Seahawks' Diggs carted off field; Saints' Hill hurts foot

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2022 08:44 PM EST

ESPN Bears reporter Jeff Dickerson dies of cancer at 44

Dec. 29, 2021 01:29 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Jeff Dickerson, a beloved sports reporter who covered the Chicago Bears for ESPN for two decades, has died. He was 44. Dickerson died...

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Unknowns remain as Bulls try to come back from COVID issues

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 16, 2021 06:25 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) walks off the field with an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Ravens' Jackson in protective boot after spraining ankle

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2021 08:39 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
With Lions next, Broncos treating every game like playoffs

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 09, 2021 02:08 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell gives quarterback Jared Goff the last play of the game during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions coach Dan Campbell says many players have flu bug

Dec. 08, 2021 02:34 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Trenton Cannon, top, is tackled by Arizona Cardinals' Dennis Gardeck during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers' Cannon taken off field in ambulance after collision

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 08:50 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer talks with line judge Tim Podraza (47) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Jaguars rule out CB Griffin (concussion) against Falcons

Nov. 26, 2021 11:03 AM EST

Lions RB D'Andre Swift hurts shoulder, leaves Bears game

Nov. 25, 2021 02:22 PM EST
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift hurt his right shoulder in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears and was not cleared to return...

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward, right, intercepts a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Fields hurts rib, Packers' Jenkins leaves with knee injury

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2021 08:13 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay (2) runs back a fumble recovery for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
NFL Today, Week 10

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2021 10:27 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) is helped up after being hurt on a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Young, Watt leave with injuries, Mayfield limps off field

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2021 08:01 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) and cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) walk off the field after a win over the Los Angeles Chargers during an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong )
No Cam reunion: Jones, not Newton leads Pats vs. Panthers

By Steve Reed Nov. 04, 2021 02:48 PM EDT

AP source: Panthers signing QB Josh Love to practice squad

By Steve Reed Nov. 02, 2021 11:21 AM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with undrafted free-agent quarterback Josh Love to join their practice squad, according to a...

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) hits Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Atlanta. Darnold left the field after the play. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Defense shines, Panthers snap skid by beating Falcons 19-13

By Paul Newberry Oct. 31, 2021 04:16 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws while pressured by New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore (90) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Q-Collar gives Bills linebacker Klein sense of protection

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2021 10:44 AM EDT

Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) celebrates his touchdown run with Jason Cabinda (45) in the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Lions' Jamaal Williams ready for his return to Green Bay

By Steve Megargee Sep. 18, 2021 03:59 PM EDT

Chicago Bears great Steve McMichael says he has ALS

Apr. 23, 2021 03:29 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Steve McMichael, a star defensive tackle on the Chicago Bears' 1985 Super Bowl championship team, says he has been diagnosed with ALS. ...

Eagles turn stadium into vaccine site for autism community

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 02, 2021 06:03 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Eagles have a new coach, a new starting quarterback and new use for their stadium. The organization...

A man passes signage for Super Bowl 55 as he runs along the Hillsborough River on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The city is hosting Sunday's Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs' success big reason why fans will be at Super Bowl

By The Associated Press Feb. 04, 2021 01:50 PM EST