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Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia greets fans prior to an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos 10/17/2021

Oct. 17, 2021 03:29 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields warms up before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears 10/17/2021

Oct. 17, 2021 12:39 PM EDT

New York Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, left, talks with television analyst Troy Aikman, right, before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 04:05 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 12:47 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) and linebacker Tanoh Kpassagnon (90) celebrate a defensive stop in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
New York Giants at New Orleans Saints 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:33 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott drops back to pass in the first half of a NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Carolina Panthers at Dallas Cowboys 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 01:17 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
New York Jets at Denver Broncos 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 03:31 PM EDT

New York Giants safety Xavier McKinney (29) kneels during the playing of the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Atlanta Falcons at New York Giants 9/26/2021

Sep. 26, 2021 01:09 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin answers questions during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The Raiders won 26-17.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Analysis: Enough taunting - from social media and fans, too

By Barry Wilner Sep. 24, 2021 02:52 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in overtime in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Analysis: Manning Bros. talk as big a game as they played

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 14, 2021 02:45 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) is congratulated by Demetrius Harris (86) after Hopkins scored a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
The Latest: Mahomes rallies Chiefs to win over Browns

By The Associated Press Sep. 12, 2021 12:21 PM EDT

FILE- In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, former NFL official Mike Pereira walks across the field before a football game between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. While the NFL rightfully boasts about a player vaccination rate above 93%, the other folks on the field for games, the officials, are nearly at 100%. According to the league, the 121 officials are 99% vaccinated, which should make their jobs a bit easier, says former NFL officiating chief Mike Pereira. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Pereira encouraged by NFL officials' vaccination rates

By Barry Wilner Sep. 03, 2021 02:23 AM EDT

Art McNally tabbed contributor finalist for Hall of Fame

Aug. 31, 2021 04:32 PM EDT
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Art McNally, the man known as “The Father of Modern Officiating” has been picked as a contributor finalist for the Pro Football Hall of...

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2012, file photo, NFL official Al Riveron speaks with Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Daniel Te'o-Nesheim (50) during an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. Riveron, a Cuban who became the league's first Hispanic referee, is retiring Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. Riveron worked as an on-field official for nine years and became a member of the NFL's officiating staff in 2013. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)
Redskins-Buccaneers 9/30/2012

Aug. 05, 2021 01:38 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 26, 2018, file photo, Al Riveron, NFL senior vice president of officiating, answers a question from a reporter during a news conference announcing rules changes at the NFL owners meetings in Orlando, Fla. Riveron, a Cuban who became the league's first Hispanic referee, is retiring Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. Riveron worked as an on-field official for nine years and became a member of the NFL's officiating staff in 2013. (Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP Images for NFL, File)
Officiating head Al Riveron, NFL's 1st Hispanic ref, retires

By Barry Wilner Aug. 05, 2021 01:18 PM EDT

Fans watch New York Islanders' Brock Nelson, second from right celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the second period of Game 6 during an NHL hockey second-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
'New York Saints' moniker catches on during Islanders run

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 11, 2021 05:30 PM EDT

This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 02:17 PM EDT
May 4 1869 — Henry Chadwick published his first annual baseball handbook. The book eventually evolved into Spalding’s Official Baseball...

Mark Baltz honored for 25-year career by NFL Referees group

Mar. 25, 2021 04:56 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Football League Referees Association has named Mark Baltz its 2021 Annual Honoree for his 25-year career as an official and...

NFL hires first Black female game official, Maia Chaka

Mar. 05, 2021 10:52 AM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL has hired Maia Chaka as the first Black female official in league history. She will work games during the 2021 season. ...

Raymond James Stadium rises in the distance ahead of Super Bowl 55 Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The venue is hosting Sunday's Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Chiefs at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2/7/2021

Feb. 06, 2021 03:06 PM EST