John Madden
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

Fred Gaudelli, left, and Al Michaels participate in the Super Bowl 52 panel during the NBCUniversal Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour on Jan. 9, 2018, in Pasadena, Calif. For 33 seasons, an NFL prime time package has seen Fred Gaudelli in the producer's chair and Al Michaels announcing from the booth. One of those eras comes to an end on Saturday night when Gaudelli produces his last NFL game. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)
TV producer Gaudelli to do final NFL game after 33 seasons

By Joe Reedy Jan. 13, 2023 05:16 PM EST

FILE - Former Oakland Raiders head coach John Madden speaks about former quarterback Ken Stabler, pictured at rear, during a ceremony honoring Stabler at halftime of an NFL football game between the Raiders and the Cincinnati Bengals in Oakland, Calif., on Sept. 13, 2015. The NFL is making that a lasting tribute by honoring the late broadcaster by launching the “John Madden Thanksgiving Celebration” to begin on the first Thanksgiving following his death last December. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
NFL to honor John Madden on Thanksgiving broadcasts

By Josh Dubow Nov. 11, 2022 01:30 PM EST

FILE - Oakland Raiders punter Ray Guy kicks during the Super Bowl at the Superdome in New Orleans, Jan. 25, 1981. Ray Guy, the first punter to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, following a lengthy illness. He had been receiving care in a Hattiesburg, Miss. area hospice. He was 72. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
Ray Guy, first Pro Football Hall of Fame punter, dies at 72

Nov. 03, 2022 12:54 PM EDT

Sportlight-Week Ahead, Nov. 4-10

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
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 Pirates is...

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

FILE - Art McNally, left, supervisor of National Football League officials, and NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle discuss a photo on Jan. 7, 1980, at the NFL offices in New York, of a controversial play involving the touchdown disallowed for the Houston Oilers in their American Conference playoff game for the title with the Pittsburgh Steelers. McNally, the former official who helped modernize the practice when he oversaw the operation from the league office, will become the first on-field official inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night, Aug. 6, 2022. (AP Photo//David Pickoff, File)
Art McNally set to become 1st NFL official in Hall of Fame

By Josh Dubow Aug. 02, 2022 03:02 AM EDT

Howard Katz honored with Rozelle Radio-TV Award

Jun. 02, 2022 03:37 PM EDT
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Howard Katz, who has been involved with NFL media for nearly two decades and has helped drive the popularity of the league to new heights, was...

FILE - Fox Sports play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, left, and analyst Troy Aikman work in the broadcast booth before a preseason NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars in Miami Gardens, Fla., Aug. 22, 2019. On Monday, May 16, 2022, Buck and Aikman made their first trips to ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut, to meet with executives and their future co-workers as preparations for the upcoming season began to ramp up. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Buck, Aikman excited about 'starting over' with ESPN

By Joe Reedy May. 16, 2022 09:16 PM EDT

FILE - Fox Sports play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, left, and analyst Troy Aikman work in the broadcast booth before a preseason NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars in Miami Gardens, Fla., Aug. 22, 2019. Aikman is on the verge of leaving Fox after 22 years to become the lead analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Football. The New York Post reported that Aikman will sign a five-year deal that would rival the $17.5 million per year Tony Romo is making at CBS. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Buck, Aikman going from Fox to ESPN's 'Monday Night' booth

By Joe Reedy Mar. 16, 2022 02:27 PM EDT

FILE - Fox Sports play-by-play announcer Joe Buck, left, and analyst Troy Aikman work in the broadcast booth before a preseason NFL football game between the Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars in Miami Gardens, Fla., Aug. 22, 2019. Aikman is on the verge of leaving Fox after 22 years to become the lead analyst on ESPN's Monday Night Football. The New York Post reported that Aikman will sign a five-year deal that would rival the $17.5 million per year Tony Romo is making at CBS. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Aikman expected to leave Fox for ESPN 'Monday Night' booth

By Joe Reedy Feb. 24, 2022 07:30 PM EST

Mike Madden, front left, stands with former CBS Sports reporter Lesley Visser before a memorial service for former NFL football coach and television commentator John Madden, Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, in Oakland, Calif. Madden died last year at age 85. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Oakland says goodbye to former Raiders coach John Madden

Feb. 14, 2022 10:39 PM EST

The 2022 NFL Football Hall of Fame class is seen during the NFL Honors show Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The class is: Tony Boselli, LeRoy Butler, Sam Mills, Richard Seymour, Bryant Young, Cliff Branch, Art McNally and Dick Vermeil. Filling in for Sam Mills is Melanie Mills and filling in for Tony Boselli is Elain Anderson. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Tony Boselli leads class of 8 Pro Football Hall of Famers

By Josh Dubow Feb. 10, 2022 10:08 PM EST

Fans make their way to Lambeau Field before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 05:41 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 04:37 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 01:31 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders players bow their heads during a during a moment of silence for John Madden before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Las Vegas Raiders at Indianapolis Colts 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 01:09 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Andy Dalton warms up before an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
New York Giants at Chicago Bears 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 12:45 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws prior to an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 12:31 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Atlanta Falcons at Buffalo Bills 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 11:57 AM EST