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FILE - In this Jan. 7, 1974, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton (10) poses with coach Bud Grant during NFL football practice in an unknown location. Grant, the stoic and demanding Hall of Fame coach who took the Minnesota Vikings and their mighty Purple People Eaters defense to four Super Bowls in eight years and lost all of them, has died. He was 95. (AP Photo/Ferd Kaufman, File)
Bud Grant, stoic coach of powerful Vikings teams, dies at 95

By Dave Campbell Mar. 11, 2023 12:34 PM EST

FILE - Former Washington Redskins general manager Bobby Beathard poses with his Hall of Fame trophy during halftime of an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Washington Redskins, Nov. 18, 2018 in Landover, Md. The four-time Super Bowl winning executive has died. He was 86. A spokesperson for the Washington Commanders said Beathard's family told the team he died earlier this week at his home in Franklin, Tennessee. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, file)
Hall of Fame NFL executive Bobby Beathard dies at 86

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 01, 2023 04:57 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Petty wins a record fourth NASCAR

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 12 1892 — William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first pro football player by getting $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic Association...

Today in Sports History-Nov. 11-17

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 11 1911 — Carlisle Indian School of Carlisle, Pa., led by Jim Thorpe, beats nationally ranked Harvard 18-15 before 25,000 in Cambridge, Mass....

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 4-10

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Nov. 8 1942 — Parker Hall of the Cleveland Rams throws seven interceptions against the Green Bay Packers. 1952 — Maurice Richard of the...

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen, facing, greets Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury after an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 42-34. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Former NFL players finding success as current NFL coaches

By Mark Long Nov. 01, 2022 12:44 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Orchard Park. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills continue to show why they deserve to be AFC favorites

By John Wawrow Oct. 31, 2022 06:10 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks the sidelines during the second quarter of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Belichick passes Halas, Patriots beat Jets 22-17

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 30, 2022 04:24 PM EDT

New York Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) celebrates his interceptiopn on Denver Broncos quarterback Brett Rypien during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Denver. The New York Jets won 16-9. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Surging Jets look to end 12-game skid vs. rival Patriots

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 27, 2022 08:38 PM EDT

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh watches play during the first half of an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Belichick could pass Halas on wins list when Pats face Jets

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 12:07 PM EDT

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) celebrates on his touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Bears learn a better way to use QB Justin Fields

By Gene Chamberlain Oct. 25, 2022 06:24 PM EDT

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert (24) celebrates on his touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Fields, Bears score 23 straight points, beat Pats 33-14

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 24, 2022 11:23 PM EDT

FILE - Former Miami Dolphins 1972 players Bob Griese (12) and Earl Morrall (15) enjoy a half time celebration honoring the 1972 undefeated team at an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Miami. Even though they weren't chasing perfection at the time, they ended up accomplishing something that no team since has repeated. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Dolphins celebrate '72 team ahead of Sunday night game

By Alanis Thames Oct. 23, 2022 08:51 PM EDT

FILE - Miami Dolphins head coach and wife Dorothy Shula pose with their five children at their Miami Lakes home, Jan. 3, 1973, in Miami. In Miami Lakes, the town where Shula lived for years, a hotel, golf course and athletic club all once bare his name. (AP Photo/File)
Shula's legacy stretches beyond perfect season and football

By Tim Reynolds And Alanis Thames Oct. 21, 2022 12:40 PM EDT

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks in a microphone on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Belichick, history set to collide as Patriots host Bears

By Kyle Hightower Oct. 20, 2022 02:21 PM EDT

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) celebrates after a touchdown run of over 30 yards against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Belichick can break tie with Halas on wins' list vs. Bears

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 02:17 PM EDT

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (9) tackles Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Broncos drag prime-time scoring to lowest mark in 16 years

By Josh Dubow Oct. 19, 2022 01:35 AM EDT

FILE - Former Miami Dolphins 1972 players Bob Griese (12) and Earl Morrall (15) enjoy a half time celebration honoring the 1972 undefeated team at an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Miami. Even though they weren't chasing perfection at the time, they ended up accomplishing something that no team since has repeated. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
50 years later, '72 Dolphins remain unmatched in perfection

By Alanis Thames Oct. 18, 2022 06:00 AM EDT

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) runs for a touchdown after catching a pass against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Patriots bury Browns, Belichick ties Halas with 324th win

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 16, 2022 04:58 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) reacts as he sits on the bench after throwing an interception against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Cleveland. The Browns lost 30-28. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns QB Brissett set for reunion with Patriots, Belichick

By Tom Withers Oct. 13, 2022 07:30 PM EDT