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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

FILE - Ty Gibbs and team members celebrate after he won a NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race and the season championship Nov. 5, 2022, in Avondale, Ariz. Coy Gibbs, the vice chairman at Joe Gibbs Racing for his NFL and NASCAR Hall of Fame father, died Sunday morning. He was 49. His death came just hour after his son Ty won the Xfinity Series championship. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
NASCAR Xfinity Series at Phoenix

Nov. 06, 2022 04:03 PM EST

FILE - Coy Gibbs, right, presents the Hall of Fame ring to his father, NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Joe Gibbs, during the induction ceremony in Charlotte, N.C., on Jan. 31, 2020. Coy, the vice chairman at Joe Gibbs Racing for his NFL and NASCAR Hall of Fame father, died Sunday morning, Nov. 6, 2022. He was 49. His death came just hour after his son Ty won the Xfinity Series championship. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)
JGR co-owner Coy Gibbs, 49, dies hours after son wins title

By Jenna Fryer Nov. 06, 2022 03:24 PM EST

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin catches a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Colts change QBs, try to change direction against Commanders

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 02:57 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs fullback Michael Burton scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Dec. 16, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. In the past two decades the fullback become nearly extinct, as teams grapple with roster limits and salary cap restraints that force general managers to value players that can do a little bit of everything. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Fading fullbacks: Once NFL staple, position keeps declining

By Dave Skretta Oct. 25, 2022 05:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2013, file photo, Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder walks off the field before an NFL football game against the New York Giants in Landover, Md. Few NFL teams have managed to lose as much as Washington has since Daniel Snyder was part of a group that purchased the franchise for a then-record $800 million in 1999. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Under Dan Snyder, Washington sank from NFL elite to also-ran

By Howard Fendrich Oct. 25, 2022 11:29 AM EDT

Chase Elliott stands on pit road as he waits to qualify for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Chastain watching his mirrors in playoff elimination race

By Jenna Fryer Sep. 16, 2022 05:40 PM EDT

Ernie Zampese of 'Air Coryell' Chargers, Cowboys, dies at 86

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 29, 2022 04:40 PM EDT
Ernie Zampese, one of the architects of the Dan Fouts-led “Air Coryell” offense with the San Diego Chargers and Troy Aikman's play-caller for the last of the Dallas...

FILE - San Diego Chargers head coach Don Coryell congratulates Chargers tight end Kellen Winslow (80) after having a great day against the Oakland Raiders at the Oakland Coliseum, Nov. 23, 1981. The Chargers beat the Raiders 55-21. Innovative offensive coach Don Coryell, who helped usher in the modern passing game to the NFL, was picked as a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2023. The former Chargers and Cardinals coach was announced Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, as the candidate from a group of 12 coaches and contributors.(AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
Innovative coach Don Coryell picked as HOF finalist

By Josh Dubow Aug. 24, 2022 09:33 AM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) scrambles during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Ridder leads Falcons to late victory over Lions 27-23

By Dave Hogg Aug. 12, 2022 09:21 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) warms up on the field before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Washington Commanders have agreed to acquire quarterback Carson Wentz from the Indianapolis Colts, according to a person with direct knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Wednesday, March 9, 2022, because the deal cannot be finalized until the start of the new league year next week. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
AP source: Colts agree to trade Carson Wentz to Commanders

By Stephen Whyno And Michael Marot Mar. 09, 2022 02:18 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) holds the Lamar Hunt trophy after an AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Top picks Burrow, Stafford take different Super Bowl paths

By Josh Dubow Feb. 09, 2022 03:26 AM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws a pass over Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Ben Niemann (56) during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Polian's book a behind-the-scenes look at building teams

By The Associated Press Feb. 06, 2022 07:03 PM EST

FILE - Washington Redskins receiver Charlie Brown (87) gets ready to spike the ball after he scored a fourth quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII in Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 30, 1983. Coming over to congratulate Brown are teammates Alvin Garrett (89) and Clarence Harmon (38). Washington beat Miami 27-17. (AP Photo/File)
AP WAS THERE: Riggins, Washington go 'Hog' wild to top Miami

By Hal Bock Feb. 04, 2022 11:49 AM EST

FILE - Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula watches from sideline as his team goes down in defeat against the Washington Redskins in NFL football's Super Bowl XVII, Jan. 30, 1983, in Pasadena, Calif. Washington beat Miami 27-17. (AP Photo/File)
Gibbs gets the best of Shula for his 1st Super Bowl title

By Barry Wilner Feb. 04, 2022 11:47 AM EST

FILE - Miami Dolphins' head coach Don Shula, left, and Washington Redskins' defense coach Charley Winner inspect the turf at the Los Angeles Coliseum before the start of Super Bowl game on Jan. 14, 1973 in Los Angeles. The 1973 game was the last Super Bowl held at the Coliseum, which originally was built for the 1932 Summer Olympics and remodeled several times. (AP Photo/File)
Analysis: Miami's unbeaten season still stands test of time

By Barry Wilner Feb. 01, 2022 01:56 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hands a spectator a towel as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Baltimore. The Steelers won 16-13. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Chiefs begin pursuit of another Super Bowl vs Steelers

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 04:12 PM EST

FILE - Washington Football team players run into an empty stadium prior to the start of the Baltimore Ravens at Washington Football Team NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Landover, Md. Washington’s NFL team said Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, it will unveil its new name on Feb. 2. Team president Jason Wright confirmed that the name will not be Wolves or RedWolves. He cited trademark challenges for not going down that path that was popular among fans. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Washington to reveal new name on Feb. 2; won't be RedWolves

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 04, 2022 09:15 AM EST

A.J. Allemdinger climbs the fence after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Cup Series auto race at Michigan International Speedway, Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Brooklyn, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
AJ Allmendinger wins Michigan Xfinity race in triple OT

By Michael Marot Aug. 21, 2021 07:14 PM EDT

The number 53 car driven by Garrett Smithley gets new tires during a pit stop during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, in Homestead, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Byron gives NASCAR another surprise winner at Homestead

By Mark Long Feb. 28, 2021 07:11 PM EST