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Alabama linebacker Will Anderson Jr. celebrates with fans after being chosen by the Houston Texans with the third overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 27, 2023 08:57 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud puts on a hat after being chosen by the Houston Texans with the second overall pick during the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Texans get franchise QB in Stroud, trade up for LB Anderson

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 27, 2023 08:32 PM EDT

FILE - Kentucky's Will Levis catches his breath during the NCAA college football team's NFL Pro Day in Lexington, Ky., March 24, 2023. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)
NFL draft: Top offensive players on the board

By Ralph D. Russo Apr. 21, 2023 11:11 AM EDT

Derek Carr, second right, the new quarterback of the New Orleans poses with Saints general manager Mickey Loomis, right, head coach Dennis Allen, left, and owner Gayle Benson, second left during an NFL football press conference at the team's training facility in Metairie, La., Saturday, March 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
New Saints QB Carr embracing chance to 'reinvent' himself

By Brett Martel Mar. 11, 2023 06:08 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (19) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Mahomes adds another Super Bowl comeback to his ledger

By Josh Dubow Feb. 15, 2023 06:05 AM EST

AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2023 09:11 PM EST
The NFL Offensive Players of the Year named by The Associated Press, selected by a nationwide panel of media: 2022 — Justin Jefferson, Minnesota, WR ...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead Feb. 3-Feb.9

By The Associated Press Feb. 02, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 7 1882 — John L. Sullivan wins the world heavyweight bare-knuckle title by beating Paddy Ryan in a nine-round bout in Mississippi City, Miss. ...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is pushed out of bounds by San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Super Bowl features matchup of 1st and 2nd team All-Pro QBs

By Josh Dubow Feb. 01, 2023 06:00 AM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches a play during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. The Denver Broncos have agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Saints that will make Sean Payton their head coach, a person with knowledge of the accord said Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
AP source: Broncos get Payton as coach in deal with Saints

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 31, 2023 05:04 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs running back Ronald Jones II (2) scores during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Mahomes sets record, Chiefs beat Raiders for AFC's top seed

By Mark Anderson Jan. 07, 2023 07:23 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) intercepts a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) during the second half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Chiefs hope to continue dominance of Raiders

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 06:26 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs keep stacking wins after difficult offseason decision

By Dave Skretta Jan. 02, 2023 01:48 PM EST

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons, right, intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson (84) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Sluggish Chiefs beat Broncos for 15th straight time, 27-24

By Dave Skretta Jan. 01, 2023 04:27 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead-Dec. 30- 1/6

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 10:00 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 Packers beat the New...

Today in Sports History-Kamara ties NFL record 6 touchdowns

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. Morenz’s goal caps the Canadiens’ 3-0...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead-Dec. 23-29

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. Morenz’s goal caps the Canadiens’ 3-0...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (29) scores on a touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Saints' Allen doesn't see latest loss sparking major changes

By Brett Martel Dec. 06, 2022 06:17 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Rice is NFL leader in TD receptions

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. 1961...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. 1961...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. 1944 — Ohio State...