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USA Today's Jarrett Bell wins writers' award for service

By The Associated Press May. 11, 2022 01:20 PM EDT
USA Today sports writer/columnist Jarrett Bell has won the Bill Nunn Jr. Award for journalistic contributions while covering pro football. Bell, who...

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer, left, talks with place kicker Josh Lambo after Lambo missed his second field goal against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Former NFL place-kicker Josh Lambo has filed a lawsuit Tuesday, May 10, 2022 against the Jacksonville Jaguars seeking more than $3.5 million in salary and damages for emotional distress caused by former head coach Urban Meyer. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Kicker's lawsuit could shed light on Meyer's time with Jags

By Mark Long May. 11, 2022 12:34 PM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer, left, talks with place kicker Josh Lambo after Lambo missed his second field goal against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. Former NFL place-kicker Josh Lambo has filed a lawsuit Tuesday, May 10, 2022 against the Jacksonville Jaguars seeking more than $3.5 million in salary and damages for emotional distress caused by former head coach Urban Meyer. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Ex-kicker sues Jags, cites Urban Meyer for hostile workplace

May. 10, 2022 07:15 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 15, 2008, file photo taken by Lenny Ignelzi, Tiger Woods reacting after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th green, forcing a playoff against Rocco Mediate during the fourth round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines in San Diego. Ignelzi, whose knack for being in the right place at the right time produced breathtaking images of Hall of Fame sports figures, life along the U.S.-Mexico border, devastating wildfires and numerous other major news events over nearly four decades as a photographer for The Associated Press in San Diego, has died. He was 74. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, File)
Leonard Ignelzi, renowned AP photographer, dies at 74

By Elliot Spagat And Bernie Wilson May. 03, 2022 07:20 PM EDT

FILE - Dan Snyder, co-owner and co-CEO of the Washington Commanders, poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. Dan Snyder's ownership of his hometown NFL team in Washington has been full of more controversy than playoff success for more than two decades. Still, the past couple of years have been tumultuous enough to raise the question of how tight Snyder's grip is on the once-storied franchise. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
EXPLAINER: Snyder holds tight grip as owner of Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 28, 2022 03:12 AM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) celebrates his touchdown with fans during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns are betting on betting. The team announced a long-term partnership Tuesday, April 26, 2022, with Bally's that will make the gaming leader the official sports betting partner of the NFL team. As as part of the agreement, Bally's will have a branded lounge at FirstEnergy Stadium. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Column: Draft cements the marriage of Las Vegas and NFL

By Tim Dahlberg Apr. 27, 2022 01:23 AM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) celebrates his touchdown with fans during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns are betting on betting. The team announced a long-term partnership Tuesday, April 26, 2022, with Bally's that will make the gaming leader the official sports betting partner of the NFL team. As as part of the agreement, Bally's will have a branded lounge at FirstEnergy Stadium. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns team with gaming giant Bally's as betting partner

By Tom Withers Apr. 26, 2022 12:34 PM EDT

File—Colorado running back Ashaad Clayton, front, tumbles to the turf after being tripped by Northern Colorado defensive back Komotay Koffie during the second half of an NCAA college football game in this file photograph taken Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. Koffie, 25, was born in a Sierra Leone refugee camp after his mother and father fled civil war in Liberia. When war followed them there, they escaped to Guinea, where his brother, Kwity Paye, was born. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Football helped immigrant brothers embrace being different

By Arnie Stapleton Apr. 24, 2022 03:29 PM EDT

In this photo provided by Melissa Hutchinson, Aidan Hutchinson is held by his great-grandfather, Joseph Bernardi. Hutchinson is an impressive reflection of his parents and his middle names honor a great-grandfather, who was part of the World War II jungle fighting unit known as Merrill's Marauders. Jacksonville is expected to select Hutchinson with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, April 28. (Melissa Hutchinson via AP)
Hutchinson shaped by family, including a WWII veteran

By Larry Lage Apr. 22, 2022 03:01 AM EDT

Republican rips Democrats for investigation into Commanders

Apr. 21, 2022 12:28 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican on the U.S. House Committee for Oversight and Reform blasted Democrats on Thursday for their investigation into the NFL’s Washington...

Walker Hayes performs "AA" at the CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 11, 2022, at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
'Fancy Like' feels like a No. 1 draft pick to singer Hayes

By Barry Wilner Apr. 21, 2022 02:45 AM EDT

Attorney: Cowboys player in SUV from which man was shot

Apr. 15, 2022 06:05 PM EDT
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph was riding in a sport utility vehicle from which a man was fatally shot about two months ago, Joseph's attorney...

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson stands courtside during the second half of an NBA basketball game between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks, Friday, April 8, 2022, in Miami. The Heat won 113-109. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Atlanta Hawks at Miami Heat 4/8/2022

Apr. 08, 2022 11:07 PM EDT

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell answers questions from reporters, at a press conference after the close of the NFL owner's meeting, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at The Breakers resort in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Attorneys General warn NFL to improve treatment of women

Apr. 06, 2022 01:23 PM EDT

Billy Turner returns to Denver, reunites with Hackett

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 29, 2022 07:56 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Billy Turner's one-year deal with the Denver Broncos represents not only a homecoming but a reunion. Turner, who played in...

Football Hall of Fame announces inaugural excellence awards

Mar. 21, 2022 08:11 PM EDT
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — The late Broncos offensive line coach Alex Gibbs and longtime NFL public relations steward Joe Browne are among the inaugural winners of the Pro...

Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) practices with the team during NFL football practice, Aug. 2, 2021, in Houston. Watson's complicated past didn't dissuade the Cleveland Browns from betting on the quarterback's future. He's on Cleveland's roster, and at this point that's the only certainty with the talented yet controversial QB. Watson's stunning trade to the Browns became official Sunday, March 20, 2022 capping a whirlwind few days during in which the three-time Pro Bowler — accused by 22 women of sexual harassment or assault — agreed to come to Cleveland after initially telling the team he wouldn't. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)
Deshaun Watson trade done, Browns defend decision to add QB

By Tom Withers Mar. 20, 2022 12:03 PM EDT

Arizona guard Dalen Terry (4) celebrates while cutting the net after an NCAA college basketball game against California, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona won the Pac-12 Conference Championship. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Hoop hype: March Madness brackets get America talking again

By Eddie Pells Mar. 15, 2022 10:59 AM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores smiles on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, on Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Pittsburgh Steelers hired the former Miami Dolphins coach on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, to serve as a senior defensive assistant. The hiring comes less than three weeks after Flores sued the NFL and three teams over alleged racist hiring practices following his dismissal by Miami in January. (AP Photo/Doug Murray, File)
Column: National Hypocrisy League shows true colors again

By Paul Newberry Mar. 11, 2022 06:05 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley (18) warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on NFL games in the 2021 season. The suspension announced by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, March 7, 2022, is for activity that took place while Ridley was away from the team while addressing mental health concerns. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Ridley suspension for '22 makes WR area of need for Falcons

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 11:46 AM EST