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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Browns visit Chiefs to open new season in a playoff rematch

By Dave Skretta Sep. 09, 2021 02:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands off the ball during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex, File)
NFL 2021: AFC clearly the deeper, more powerful conference

By Barry Wilner Sep. 06, 2021 04:36 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws a pass during an NFL football training camp practice at the Paul Brown stadium practice facility in downtown Cincinnati on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. (Sam Greene/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Browns looking to finish long climb to top in AFC North

By Tom Withers Sep. 02, 2021 01:39 PM EDT

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) smiles during practice at NFL football training camp in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Saturday, July 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills armed for future: Allen inks 6-year, $258 million deal

By John Wawrow Aug. 06, 2021 01:31 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) looks to hand off to running back Jalen Richard (30) during NFL football practice Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Henderson, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Receiver John Brown set to assume leadership role for Vegas

By W.g. Ramirez Jun. 10, 2021 02:12 AM EDT

Bills could use pass-rushing boost entering NFL draft

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2021 12:41 PM EDT
30. BUFFALO BILLS (15-6) LAST SEASON: Josh Allen’s breakthrough season, complemented by the addition of receiver Stefon Diggs, propelled...

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 file photo, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen throws a pass during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is still debating whether to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, and believes the decision be left to personal choice. Allen shared his views Wednesday, April 7, 2021 during an hour-long interview on The Ringer podcast hosted by Kyle Brandt, when asked about the NFL electing not mandate its players to be vaccinated. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Bills' Allen: vaccine decision should be personal choice

By John Wawrow Apr. 07, 2021 08:03 PM EDT

FILE - Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. The Buffalo Bills agreed to sign former Chicago Bears starter Mitch Trubisky to a one-year contract on Thursday, March 18, 2021, and serve as Josh Allen’s primary backup.(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Bills agree to sign Trubisky as backup to Josh Allen

By John Wawrow Mar. 18, 2021 04:00 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 28, 2021 12:32 PM EST
Feb. 3 1944 — Syd Howe of the Detroit Red Wings scores six goals in a 12-6 victory over the New York Rangers. Howe is the first player to...

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs from Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) after catching a pass during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Bills have offseason needs to address with little to spend

By John Wawrow Jan. 27, 2021 06:25 PM EST

Cutout photos of people, including first responders and healthcare workers, sit in seats in Gillette Stadium before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots 12/28/2020

Dec. 28, 2020 05:46 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, spectators wear face masks to protect against COVID-19 during the first half of an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Baltimore. A new set of rules are coming in just about every sport, almost all with enhanced health and safety in mind. If they work, games could get out of bubbles and return to arenas and stadiums with some fans in attendance sometime soon. Perhaps more importantly, they could also provide some common-sense solutions to virus issues in the real world.(AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
The Latest: Crawford joins Dalton on Cowboys’ COVID-19 list

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2020 12:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 file photo, New York Jets' Breshad Perriman participates during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J. The New York Jets are getting healthy again at just the right time. Wide receivers Breshad Perriman and Denzel Mims practiced fully Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 and are expected to be healthy for the season opener against the Bills in Buffalo on Sunday. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Digging it: Bills unveil new wrinkle in opening against Jets

By John Wawrow Sep. 10, 2020 03:12 PM EDT

A Herriman player wear a mask during a high school football against Davis on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Herriman, Utah. Utah is among the states going forward with high school football this fall despite concerns about the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that led other states and many college football conferences to postpone games in hopes of instead playing in the spring. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
The Latest: Texas A&M to have reduced capacity for football

By The Associated Press Aug. 18, 2020 12:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers stands for the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Indianapolis Colts and longtime Los Angeles Chargers star quarterback Philip Rivers have worked out a one-year contract. That’s according to a person who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal cannot be officially announced until Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Key additions and subtractions for AFC teams in free agency

By Barry Wilner Mar. 19, 2020 05:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, goals used by the NHL hockey club Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The Ottawa Senators announced late Tuesday night, March 17, 2020, one of their players has tested positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms and is in isolation. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
The Latest: First NHL player has coronavirus

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 03:14 PM EDT

Empty seats ring the field during a One Day International cricket match between Australia and New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, Friday, March 13, 2020. Cricket Australia announced that three one-day international matches between Australia and New Zealand would be played in empty stadiums because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The first of the three matches began at the 48,000-seat Sydney Cricket Ground, where television announcers spoke of the "eerie" silence in the stadium devoid of fans. (Dean Lewins/AAP Image via AP)
The Latest: Report: Kentucky Derby postponed to September

By The Associated Press Mar. 16, 2020 07:28 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is brought down by Denver Broncos defensive end Shelby Harris, bottom, and linebacker Von Miller (58), during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Fangio: Miller's frustrations boiled over after latest loss

Arnie Stapleton Dec. 16, 2019 05:20 PM EST

FILE - This June 28, 1997, file photo shows Mike Tyson biting into the ear of Evander Holyfield in the third round of their WBA heavyweight match in Las Vegas. Violence is part of the game in many sports. But when the Cleveland’s Myles Garrett ripped the helmet off Mason Rudolph and hit the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback in the head with it, the Browns’ defender crossed a line _ one that attracts the attention of authorities sometimes from within their sport and in other cases from criminal prosecutors.(AP Photo/Jack Smith, File)
Garrett’s helmet swing is latest violent incident in sports

By The Associated Press Nov. 16, 2019 02:14 AM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 03, 2019 09:40 AM EST
Nov. 4 1934 — The Detroit Lions rush for an NFL record 426 yards in a 40-7 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The only bright spot for the...