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Jim Hines, 1968 Olympic 100-meter champion who became NFL receiver, dies at 76

By The Associated Press 8 hrs ago
Jim Hines, the 1968 Olympic 100-meter champion who later went on to be an NFL wide receiver, has died. He was 76. USA Track and Field announced that...

Colts confirm NFL investigating player for possible gambling

By Michael Marot 12 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts said Monday they are aware the NFL has opened a gambling investigation into one of the team’s players but would not...

President Joe Biden speaks as he welcomes the Kansas City Chiefs to the White House in Washington, Monday, June 5, 2023, to celebrate their championship season and victory in Super Bowl LVII. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Biden says Chiefs 'building a dynasty' as he hosts Kansas City Super Bowl champs at White House

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley (0) runs a drill during the NFL football team's OTA offseason workouts in Jacksonville, Fla., Monday, May 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Jags' Calvin Ridley sneaks in extra reps as coaches preach slow, steady approach

By Mark Long 13 hrs ago

Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula takes part in the groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new Bills Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday June 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills break ground on new $1.54 billion stadium

By John Wawrow 14 hrs ago

FILE - Arizona businessman Reggie Fowler addresses reporters after Minnesota Vikings owner Red McCombs announced the proposed sale of the team to Fowler, Feb. 14, 2005, in Eden Prairie, Minn. Fowler, a former part owner of the Vikings who defrauded a short-lived professional football league known as the Alliance of American Football while carrying out $700 million cryptocurrency scam was sentenced Monday, June 5, 2023, to over six years in prison.(AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Ex-part owner of Minnesota Vikings gets over six years in cryptocurrency scam

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Colts add Perriman in hopes of strengthening receiving group

14 hrs ago
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts will give veteran receiver Breshad Perriman one more chance to revive his career. On Monday, the team...

FILE - Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd answers questions during a news conference after the NFL football team's practice, June 1, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement to sign linebacker Leonard Floyd to a one-year contract in reuniting the edge rusher with Von Miller, a person with direct knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday, June 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)
Floyd reunited with Miller after agreeing to 1-year deal with Bills, AP source says

By John Wawrow 17 hrs ago

FILE - Norma Hunt, left, and her son Clark Hunt, center, owners of the Kansas City Chiefs, and Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, second right, celebrate after the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020. In a statement released by the Chiefs, Sunday, June 4, 2023, Norma Hunt, the second wife of the late Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt and the only woman to attend every Super Bowl, has died. She was 85. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Norma Hunt, wife of late Chiefs founder and only woman to attend every Super Bowl, dies at 85

By Dave Skretta Jun. 04, 2023 09:57 PM EDT

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks prior to Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals between the Florida Panthers and the Vegas Golden Knights, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Bettman: NHL still committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona after arena referendum failed

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 03, 2023 06:35 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin holds a AED, (Automatic Electronic Defibrillator) to help resuscitate heart attack victims, and poses with fans following the announcement of the first program of his Chasing M's Foundation, the Chasing M's Foundation CPR Tour, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin launches CPR Tour to raise awareness at Bills stadium

Jun. 03, 2023 03:32 PM EDT

Today in Sports - The Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup for the fourth time in 11 seasons

By The Associated Press Jun. 03, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
June 4 1870 — Ed Brown becomes the first African-American jockey to win the Belmont Stakes, with Kingfisher. 1927 — The United States...

Bears mull abandoning plan to build stadium in Arlington Heights

By Andrew Seligman Jun. 02, 2023 07:09 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears say they are considering abandoning their plan to build an enclosed stadium and entertainment complex on a suburban tract of land...

FILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson (95) leaves after a win against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Drake Jackson’s promising rookie season for the San Francisco 49ers had a disappointing finish that has provided the fuel for his offseason. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham, File)
49ers defensive end Drake Jackson looks to build off 'humbling' rookie season

By Josh Dubow Jun. 02, 2023 04:22 PM EDT

Washington Commanders assistant head coach/offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy looks over a play card during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp, Friday, May 12, 2023, in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Eric Bieniemy making noise already as Washington Commanders offensive coordinator

By Bobby Bancroft Jun. 02, 2023 01:29 PM EDT

Serbia's Novak Djokovic picks up an object from the clay court during his third round match of the French Open tennis tournament against Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Friday, June 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
Novak Djokovic laments fans who 'boo every single thing' after lengthy French Open win

By Howard Fendrich Jun. 02, 2023 08:48 AM EDT

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, and Miami Heat center Cody Zeller (44) compete for possession of the ball during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Jokic gets triple-double, Nuggets roll past Heat 104-93 in Game 1 of NBA Finals

By Tim Reynolds Jun. 01, 2023 10:49 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) hands off to running back Kenneth Walker III, Monday, May 22, 2023, at the team's NFL football training facility in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Seahawks' Kenneth Walker III hopes to turn award disappointment into on-field success

By Tim Booth Jun. 01, 2023 07:50 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers offensive coordinator Kellen Moore talks to reporters after the NFL football team's camp Wednesday, May 31, 2023, in Costa Mesa, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Chargers coordinator Moore taking offense through first lap through playbook

By Joe Reedy Jun. 01, 2023 05:28 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Brandon Shell (71) blocks during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec.4, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Buffalo Bills added veteran depth to their offensive line by signing Brandon Shell to a one-year contract on Thursday, June 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker, File)
Buffalo Bills sign Brandon Shell to add veteran offensive line depth

Jun. 01, 2023 04:52 PM EDT