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New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Brady, Bucs aim to take control of NFC South against Saints

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 07:10 PM EST

Carolina Panthers' Christian Mccaffrey watches during the NFL football team's training camp in Gibbs Stadium at Wofford College on Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Spartanburg, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Panthers to attack with McCaffrey, not worry about injuries

By Steve Reed Aug. 10, 2022 12:43 PM EDT

Mike Shanahan, Mike Holmgren among 54 Hall semifinalists

Jul. 07, 2022 05:40 PM EDT
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Super Bowl-winning coaches Mike Shanahan and Mike Holmgren are among 54 seniors, coaches and contributors named as semifinalists for the Pro...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 20 1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but it wasn’t...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2022 11:29 AM EST
Jan. 18 1938 — Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His 90 shutouts is second on the all-time list to Walter Johnson and...

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. The Saints won 18-10. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Playoff hopes on line for Hill, Saints against Ryan, Falcons

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 01:55 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold passes against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Saints aim to preserve playoff hopes vs. Panthers

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 01:17 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) celebrates a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Struggling Saints look to get right versus skidding Jets

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 12:23 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Cowboys seek first road win vs. Saints since 2009

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2021 12:04 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
AFC has record 12 teams at .500 or better through Week 12

By Josh Dubow Dec. 01, 2021 02:40 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel celebrates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Streaking 49ers lose Warner, Samuel for at least 1 week

By Josh Dubow Nov. 29, 2021 07:44 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) acknowledges fans after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Denver. The Eagles won 30-13. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Jalen Hurts, Eagles look to start a winning streak vs Saints

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 01:33 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill, center, reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
AFC leading Titans host Saints looking for 6th straight win

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 12:51 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Trevor Siemian (15) passes in the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Saints seek 4th straight win vs Falcons, but with new QB

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 03:34 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Evans (13) after Evans couaght a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Bucs, Saints both ride winning streaks into NFC South clash

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 01:34 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 20 1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 03:59 PM EST
Jan. 20 1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but...

Defending NFC champ 49ers look to avoid 0-2 start vs. Jets

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2020 05:54 PM EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (0-1) at NEW YORK JETS (0-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - 49ers by 7 1/2 ...

FILE - In this Nov. 7, 1989, file photo, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice runs past New Orleans Saints' Toi Cook for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco. Rice set records with 1,549 catches, 22,895 yards receiving and 208 TDs, while helping the Niners win three Super Bowl titles. (AP Photo/Martha Jane Stanton, File)
A look at the best and worst in 49ers draft history

By Josh Dubow Apr. 21, 2020 07:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers' Christian McCaffrey runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, in Indianapolis. McCaffrey's versatility and superb statistics helped him to a rare double: The Carolina Panthers running back has made The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team at two positions. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
AP source: Panthers make McCaffrey highest-paid running back

By Steve Reed Apr. 13, 2020 05:00 PM EDT