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Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson gestures on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
If NFL had its way, Deshaun Watson's return would be on hold

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 02, 2022 08:51 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett celebrates after sacking Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. The Browns won 23-17. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns QB Watson returns from suspension to face former team

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 01, 2022 06:05 PM EST

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) walks on the field during an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown is wanted on a battery charge stemming from a domestic incident, Tampa police said Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Antonio Brown faces arrest warrant for domestic incident

Dec. 01, 2022 01:54 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson leaves the field at the end of the first half against the Chicago Bears in an NFL preseason football game, Aug. 27, 2022, in Cleveland. An attorney for the women who settled their lawsuits against Deshaun Watson says most of his clients have no interest in his return to Houston on Sunday. But Tony Buzbee, their attorney, says about 10 of the women who accused Watson of sexual harassment and assault during massages planned to attend Sunday’s game at Houston’s NRG Stadium when the Browns take on the Texans and watch him play in his return from an 11-game suspension. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Attorney: As QB Watson returns, accusers say 'we matter'

By Juan A. Lozano Nov. 29, 2022 01:51 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson stands on the field during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Texans brace for Deshaun Watson's return with Browns

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 28, 2022 06:19 PM EST

Liability finding in Conley rape allegation to be appealed

Nov. 26, 2022 11:56 AM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — An attorney is vowing an appeal for a woman found liable by a civil jury for malicious prosecution in a rape allegation she made against a former...

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury reacts from the sideline during the second half of his team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Glendale, Ariz., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals facing myriad on-and off-field issues

By David Brandt Nov. 23, 2022 05:41 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 22 1945 — Jim Benton of the Cleveland Rams is the first NFL player to have more than 300 receiving yards in a game. Benton has 10 receptions for...

FILE - Wisconsin wide receiver Devin Chandler runs up field during an NCAA college football game against Iowa, on Dec. 12, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. Chandler, who transferred to the University of Virginia, was one of three Virginia football players killed in a shooting, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va., while returning from a class trip to see a play. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Wisconsin at Iowa 12/12/2020

Nov. 15, 2022 03:09 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Hassan Haskins, center, struggles for yardage as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Chris Lammons, right, and safety Deon Bush defend during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Court dates for Saints' Kamara, Chiefs' Lammons delayed

Nov. 09, 2022 06:14 PM EST

FILE - Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. Officials at the Washington Metropolitan Department say a 17-year-old male has been arrested in relation to the August shooting of Robinson. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
17-year-old arrested in August shooting of Commanders RB

Nov. 02, 2022 04:51 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is congratulated by Josh Jacobs (28) after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Raiders' Davante Adams ready to move on, focused on Texans

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 20, 2022 02:15 AM EDT

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara looks on during an NFL practice session at the London Irish rugby team training ground in Sunbury-on-Thames near London, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 ahead of the NFL game against Minnesota Vikings at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Sunday. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Saints RB Kamara faces $10M lawsuit on top of felony charge

Oct. 15, 2022 12:48 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) celebrates after scoring as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) watches during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Raiders' Davante Adams charged for shoving photographer

By Josh Dubow Oct. 12, 2022 11:36 AM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) scores past Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson, left, and safety Bryan Cook (6) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
AP source: Raiders' Adams could be suspended for shove

By Josh Dubow Oct. 11, 2022 10:55 AM EDT

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera, left, watches running back Brian Robinson Jr., works out during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Ashburn, Va. Robinson was shot twice in the right leg Aug. 28 in Washington, was taken to a hospital, underwent surgery and was released a day later. The bullets missed all the major ligaments and bones in his knee. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Commanders' Robinson practices for 1st time since shooting

By Stephen Whyno Oct. 05, 2022 02:02 PM EDT

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Sept. 30-Oct. 6

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 4 1895 — Horace Rawlins wins the first U.S. Open. Rawlins beats Willie Dunn with 36-hole total of 173 at the Newport Golf Club in Newport, R.I. ...

Evidence markers noting an apparent bullet holes are seen at the scene where multiple people were shot near Roxborough High School in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Police search for 5 shooters in high school football ambush

Sep. 28, 2022 12:56 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam watches after the New York Jets recovered an onside kick during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam was struck by a plastic bottle thrown from the stands Sunday as he walked on the sideline after the New York Jets rallied to take the lead in the closing seconds. The Jets won 31-30. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Fan arrested for allegedly throwing bottle at Browns owner

By Tom Withers Sep. 20, 2022 03:18 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Police investigating allegation that fan struck Kyler Murray

Sep. 19, 2022 02:10 PM EDT