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Chris Long takes 2nd Good Guy Award from football writers

By The Associated Press Jun. 04, 2019 08:39 PM EDT
Recently retired Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long has won his second

FILE - In this June 6, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier takes questions during a news conference at the NFL football teams headquarters in Pittsburgh. Shazier has won the 2019 George Halas Award by the Professional Football Writers of America. The Halas Award is given to an NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed. Shazier is making progress from a spinal contusion suffered in the 2017 season while making a tackle and has not played since. (AP Photo/ Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Ryan Shazier wins Halas Award for overcoming adversity

By The Associated Press Jun. 03, 2019 01:19 PM EDT
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has won the 2019 George Halas Award by

FILE - In this Tuesday, July 18, 2017, file photo, Baltimore Ravens lineman and math scholar John Urschel teaches a STEM lesson at Dundalk High School in Baltimore. Urschel is loving life after the NFL. It's been nearly two years since the offensive guard retired after just three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. The 6-foot-3, 300-pound Canadian left millions of dollars on the table to pursue his two loves _ mathematics and time with his 16-month-old daughter, Joanna. (Steve Ruark/AP Images for Texas Instruments, File)
It all adds up: Lineman John Urschel loves his post-NFL life

By The Associated Press May. 30, 2019 02:39 PM EDT
John Urschel is loving life after the NFL. It's been nearly two years

Simon Pagenaud, of France, winner of the 2019 Indianapolis 500 auto race, poses during the traditional winners photo session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 27, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
NBC's first-ever Indy 500 delivers 11% ratings increase

By The Associated Press May. 27, 2019 09:26 PM EDT
NBC's first-ever broadcast of the Indianapolis 500 showed an 11% ratings increase

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, file photo, Brett Favre, right, smiles at Bart Starr during a ceremony at halftime of an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears in Green Bay, Wis. Starr, the Green Bay Packers quarterback and catalyst of Vince Lombardi's powerhouse teams of the 1960s, has died. He was 85. The Packers announced Sunday, May 26, 2019, that Starr had died, citing his family. He had been in failing health since suffering a serious stroke in 2014. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
Reaction to the death of Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr

By The Associated Press May. 26, 2019 03:18 PM EDT
Reaction from the football world and beyond to the death of Hall of Famer Bart Starr

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 18, 2019 10:26 AM EDT
May 19 1910 — Cy Young, the career leader in major league victories,

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2016, file photo, Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski (11) is shown during an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. Former Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski is set to retire after an 18-year career. Janikowski spent 17 of his seasons with Oakland before kicking last season with the Seattle Seahawks after signing a one-year deal. Janikowski’s agent, Paul Healy, confirmed to The Associated Press on Monday, April 29, 2019, his client intends to retire. Janikowksi, 41, told ESPN over the weekend he didn’t believe his body could handle kicking in the NFL anymore. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Ex-Raiders, Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski retiring

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2019 03:20 PM EDT
Former Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks kicker Sebastian Janikowski is set to

Fans attend the final day of the NFL football draft Saturday, April 27, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NFL draft draws record numbers in Nashville and on TV

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2019 08:03 AM EDT
The NFL draft drew record numbers both on site and on television. The

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after the Arizona Cardinals selected Murray in the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
NFL draft: First-round player thumbnails

By The Associated Press Apr. 26, 2019 12:33 AM EDT
A thumbnail look at the players selected in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday

Jonathan Stewart signs 1-day contract to retire as a Panther

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2019 04:40 PM EDT
Running back Jonathan Stewart has announced he is retiring from the NFL.

This June 21, 2018, photo provided by University of Oklahoma Athletics shows Kyler Murray. Murray is a possible pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. (Ty Russell/Oklahoma University Athletics via AP)
Draft expert sees Kyler Murray and then linemen in NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2019 09:52 AM EDT
Kyler Murray and then a bunch of defensive linemen. That's how NFL

Seahawks Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:44 AM EDT
21. SEATTLE (10-7) LAST SEASON: Seattle surprised most as its roster

Cardinals Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:44 AM EDT
1. ARIZONA (3-13) LAST SEASON: Cardinals had one of worst seasons in

49ers Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:44 AM EDT
2. SAN FRANCISCO (6-10) LAST SEASON: Niners' season derailed early when

Rams Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:44 AM EDT
31. LOS ANGELES RAMS (15-4) LAST SEASON: Earned first Super Bowl trip

Bears Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:42 AM EDT
87. CHICAGO (12-5) LAST SEASON: Bears made huge jump in first season

Lions Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:41 AM EDT
8. DETROIT (6-10) LAST SEASON: Detroit dropped seven of its last 10

Packers Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:41 AM EDT
12 and 30. GREEN BAY (6-9-1) LAST SEASON: QB Aaron Rodgers directed

Vikings Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:41 AM EDT
18. MINNESOTA (8-7-1) LAST SEASON: Crumbled underneath weight of Super

Falcons Draft Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Apr. 18, 2019 11:39 AM EDT
14. ATLANTA (7-9) LAST SEASON: Devastating rash of injuries that gutted