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During filming for the Denver Broncos' 2021 schedule release video, former quarterback and current "intern" Peyton Peyton Manning washes a Von Miller jersey at UCHealth Training Center on Tuesday, May 10, 2021 in Englewood, Colo. Schedule release day has become a competition across the NFL between the social media departments of teams to see whose video creates the biggest impression. (Ben Swanson/Denver Broncos via AP)
NFL teams use engaging videos to elevate schedule release

By Joe Reedy May. 11, 2022 07:40 PM EDT

FILE - Dallas Cowboys running backs coach Gary Brown looks at the scoreboard during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018. Gary Brown, who rushed for 4,300 yards while playing on three NFL teams in the 1990s before going on to coach running backs in the pro and college ranks, has died. He was 52. Wisconsin’s athletic department and the Dallas Cowboys announced that Brown died Sunday, April 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
Gary Brown, former running back and coach, dies at 52

By The Associated Press Apr. 11, 2022 12:15 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns new quarterback Deshaun Watson speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's training facility, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Goodell: No timetable on NFL investigation of Deshaun Watson

By Barry Wilner Mar. 29, 2022 06:16 PM EDT

Georgia running back James Cook speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Running backs hoping to change perceptions at NFL combine

By Michael Marot Mar. 03, 2022 05:02 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott speaks during a news conference following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys face same questions after another early playoff exit

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 17, 2022 03:11 PM EST

Umpire Ramon George (128) backs away from the line of scrimmage after setting the ball on the final play for the Dallas Cowboys in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Franciso 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
49ers hang on over Cowboys 23-17 in chaotic wild-card finish

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 16, 2022 08:18 PM EST

FILE - Nickelodeon commentators Nate Burleson, Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, and Noah Eagle are seen during an NFL wild-card playoff football between the New Orleans Saints and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in New Orleans. Nickelodeon is back again for the opening weekend of the NFL Playoffs this year with more slime and hoping to top last year's critically acclaimed broadcast. The network will do a kids-focused broadcast of the San Francisco 49ers-Dallas Cowboys game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)
Slime Time: Nickelodeon ready for 2nd NFL playoff broadcast

By Joe Reedy Jan. 14, 2022 07:30 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (4) runs to the end zone after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Cowboys, 49ers meet again in postseason in wild-card round

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 14, 2022 05:28 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Josiah Scott (33) trips up Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Cowboys back in playoffs with older, wiser Prescott, Elliott

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 14, 2022 05:21 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
49ers, Cowboys renew playoff rivalry after 27-year hiatus

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 02:08 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers pitches to Aaron Jones during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers hoping homefield is to their advantage this year

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 13, 2022 06:49 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 12 1951 — Ezzard Charles knocks out Lee Oma in the 10th round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the heavyweight title. ...

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Cowboys get rhythm, higher seed for playoffs; Niners next

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 10, 2022 12:45 PM EST

El quarterback de los Steelers de Pittsburgh Ben Roethlisberger celebra un pase de touchdown al wide receiver Chase Claypool en la segunda mitad del partido ante los Ravens de Baltimore, el domingo 9 de enero de 2022, en Baltimore. (AP Foto/Evan Vucci)
Analysis: Raiders' wild win gives NFL playoffs strong start

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 10, 2022 03:05 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ced Wilson (1) scores a touchdown past Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Andre Chachere during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Prescott throws 5 TD passes in Cowboys' romp over Eagles

By Dan Gelston Jan. 08, 2022 11:19 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew runs with the ball as Dallas Cowboys defensive end Tarell Basham tries to stop him during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles 1/9/2022

Jan. 08, 2022 08:33 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates with outside linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) after sacking Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Game 17 in NFL brings playoff race, record-breaking wrinkles

By Dave Campbell Jan. 07, 2022 02:49 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Chiefs big favorite to beat Broncos for 13th straight time

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:37 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:33 PM EST
Jan. 11 1970 — The AFL wins its second straight Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 behind Len Dawson’s superb...

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll smiles on the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Cardinals host Seahawks, still have shot at NFC West title

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 11:53 AM EST