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By The Associated Press Sep. 21, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 22 1905 — Willie Anderson wins the U.S. Open for the fourth time in five years, beating Alex Smith with a 314-total at the Myopia...

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) waves to fans as he heads to the locker room following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Raiders not ready yet to celebrate 2-0 start

By Josh Dubow Sep. 20, 2021 06:40 PM EDT

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (11) is tackled by Buffalo Bills strong safety Micah Hyde (23) and free safety Jordan Poyer (21), during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Bills' pass rush steps up in dominating win over Dolphins

By John Wawrow Sep. 20, 2021 06:03 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr meets with the media following an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021. The Raiders won 26-17. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Gruden expects Carr to be able to play despite ankle injury

By Josh Dubow Sep. 20, 2021 05:42 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) spikes the football after scoring on a 20-yard pass play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
The Latest: Cowboys-Chargers make NFL 14-11 halftime history

The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2021 12:06 PM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) is tackled by Washington Football Team safety Kamren Curl (31) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Analysis: Washington needs struggling defense to improve

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 17, 2021 04:27 PM EDT

Washington Football Team cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) stops New York Giants wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) from catching the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Giants are winless after two games for fifth straight year

By Tom Canavan Sep. 17, 2021 03:13 PM EDT

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) drops a pass as he goes sliding into the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Final penalty hardly the only mistake for Giants

By Noah Trister Sep. 17, 2021 01:53 AM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) scrambles away from New York Giants defensive end Leonard Williams (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Hopkins converts 2nd chance, Washington beats Giants 30-29

By Noah Trister Sep. 16, 2021 11:56 PM EDT

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) waves to fans as he leaves the field following a 28-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts in an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Seahawks-Titans heads Week 2 games with 2020 playoff teams

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 16, 2021 11:47 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich on the sideline in the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
'Hard Knocks' to showcase Colts for first in-season episodes

By Joe Reedy Sep. 16, 2021 10:05 PM EDT

Giants' Gates carted off with broken leg against Washington

Sep. 16, 2021 09:15 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — New York Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates broke his leg in the first quarter of Thursday night's game at Washington. ...

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) passes the ball against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Al Drago)
USC at Washington State 9/18/2021

Sep. 16, 2021 08:31 PM EDT

Giants add Board, Myarick, Skura to roster for Thursday

Sep. 16, 2021 07:14 PM EDT
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The New York Giants added receiver C.J. Board, tight end Chris Myarick and center Matt Skura to the roster before Thursday night's game at...

Giants place LG Shane Lemieux on IR

Sep. 16, 2021 05:07 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — The New York Giants have placed starting left guard Shane Lemieux on the injured reserve list and signed offensive lineman Matt Skura off...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the final whistle in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 2

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 16, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott meets with reporters following a 23-16 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills, Dolphins agree: Their recent history doesn't matter

By Tim Reynolds Sep. 16, 2021 03:02 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. Herbert threw for 337 yards to beat Washington 20-16. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Chargers look to deal Cowboys first 0-2 start since 2010

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 01:45 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) winds up for a pass as quarterback Brian Hoyer (5) looks on during NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots look to continue mastery over AFC East-rival Jets

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 01:10 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 11:41 AM EDT
Sept. 21 1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park,...