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By The Associated Press Dec. 18, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 19 1913 — Heavyweight champion Jack Johnson fights to a 10-round

List of NFL games rescheduled due to COVID-19 outbreaks

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2021 03:38 PM EST
NFL games rescheduled in 2020 and 2021 seasons due to COVID-19 outbreaks:

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Boxer Frank Gore open to becoming NFL running back again

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2021 12:55 PM EST
Frank Gore is open to returning to the NFL for a Super Bowl run after he makes his

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 18 1930 — Adolph Rupp coaches his first game at Kentucky, a 67-19

Jacksonville Jaguars interim head coach Darrell Bevell, an offensive coordinator under former coach Urban Meyer, leads NFL football practice Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 at TIAA Bank Field's practice field in Jacksonville, Fla. Bevell took over after Meyer was fired. (Corey Perrine/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
Skidding Jaguars begin post-Meyer era against reeling Texans

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 03:30 PM EST
HOUSTON (2-11) at JACKSONVILLE (2-11) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS

Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons (31) makes an interception against the Detroit Lions during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Bengals, Broncos boast ground games worthy of playoff push

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 03:22 PM EST
CINCINNATI (7-6) at DENVER (7-6) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, CBS

New York Jets' Braxton Berrios, right, runs with the ball during the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Dolphins big favorites to top Jets, run winning streak to 6

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 02:32 PM EST
NEW YORK JETS (3-10) at MIAMI (6-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (12) makes a catch under pressure from Cleveland Browns cornerback Greedy Williams (26) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Ravens put interconference streak on the line against GB

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 02:19 PM EST
GREEN BAY (10-3) at BALTIMORE (8-5) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) jumps into the end zone near Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) for a touchdown run in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)
With playoffs possible, Vikings try not to stumble at Bears

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 01:42 PM EST
MINNESOTA (6-7) at CHICAGO (4-9) Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) dives for a first down against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady, Buccaneers look to clinch NFL South against Saints

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 01:26 PM EST
NEW ORLEANS (6-7) at TAMPA BAY (10-3) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EST, NBC

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) is blocked by Arizona Cardinals guard Max Garcia (73) during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Rams seek to continue winning ways against Seahawks

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 01:14 PM EST
SEATTLE (5-8) at LOS ANGELES RAMS (9-4) Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST, Fox

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts walks the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Eagles, depleted Washington battle for wild-card positioning

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 01:00 PM EST
WASHINGTON (6-7) at PHILADELPHIA (6-7) Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST, Fox

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray looks for running room against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
NFC-West leading Cardinals aim for 8-0 road mark at Detroit

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 12:27 PM EST
ARIZONA (10-3) at DETROIT (1-11-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, center, talks with officials during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills coach McDermott rekindles Carolina ties vs former team

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 12:16 PM EST
CAROLINA (5-8) at BUFFALO (7-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson runs over Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Jermaine Carter during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
49ers host Falcons in search of 5th win in last 6 games

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 12:01 PM EST
ATLANTA (6-7) at SAN FRANCISCO (7-6) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. EST, Fox

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 11:45 AM EST
Dec. 17 1933 — The Chicago Bears win the first NFL championship with a

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) delivers a pass during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots, Colts renew rivalry in possible playoff preview

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 11:42 AM EST
NEW ENGLAND (9-4) at INDIANAPOLIS (7-6) Saturday, 8:15 p.m. EST, Fox

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 11:40 AM EST
Dec. 21 1891 — Dr. James Naismith introduces the first game of

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 11:30 AM EST
Dec. 17 1933 — The Chicago Bears win the first NFL championship with a

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) scores past Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Browns, Raiders meet in game moved by rise in COVID-19 cases

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 11:29 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (6-7) at CLEVELAND (7-6) Monday, 5 p.m. EST, NFL Network