Vontaze Burfict
AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 9 1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer with four seconds left in the first round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the world...

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By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:28 PM EST
Jan. 7 1920 — Joe Malone of Quebec scores two goals to become the NHL’s career leader with 59 and leads the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto...

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) hauls in a pass from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger with Denver Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) defending during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. Johnson took the ball in for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Steelers offense plots a path forward without Smith-Schuster

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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 08, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 9 1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer with four seconds left in the first round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 09:32 AM EST
Jan. 9 1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer with four seconds left in the first round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the...

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Andre Roberts (18) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Justin Layne (31) during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes )
Soft Steelers? Pittsburgh looks to regain swagger

By Will Graves Dec. 16, 2020 05:53 PM EST

FILE - This is a 2012 file photo of Vontaze Burfict of the Cincinnati Bengals NFL football team. Former NFL player Burfict was arrested Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Las Vegas. Court records indicate Burfict was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor battery. (AP Photo, File)
Ex-NFL player Burfict arrested in Vegas on battery charge

Dec. 05, 2020 05:43 PM EST

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

Raiders get head start on upgrades to defense

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:48 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS RAIDERS (7-9) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: CB Daryl Worley, S Karl Joseph, DE Benson Mayowa, LB Will Compton, RB DeAndre Washington...

Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Marshal Yanda answers questions at a news conference after the Ravens defeated the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Ravens guard Yanda says Titans DL Simmons spit in his face

By David Ginsburg Jan. 12, 2020 10:41 AM EST

Raiders to give younger players on defense a look

Michael Wagaman Dec. 12, 2019 07:46 PM EST
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Jon Gruden’s vow to shake things up following three consecutive blowout losses for Oakland is leading to an extended audition for at...

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin watches during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Winless Bengals hope to avoid “horror show” vs Steelers

By Joe Kay Nov. 21, 2019 02:32 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, left, gets ready to hit Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph, second from left, with a helmet during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
AP source: NFL to hear Garrett’s appeal early this week

By Tom Withers Nov. 17, 2019 12:34 PM EST

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, left, is grabbed by Pittsburgh Steelers offensive guard David DeCastro (66) after Garrett pulled the helmet off Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 21-7. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Column: A suspension is the least of Garrett’s concerns

By Paul Newberry Nov. 15, 2019 02:22 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) catches a touchdown pass against Oakland Raiders' Daryl Worley (20) and Karl Joseph (42) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Raiders S Karl Joseph's best season derailed by injury

By Josh Dubow Nov. 11, 2019 06:35 PM EST

FILE - In this July 29, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict attends NFL football training camp in Napa, Calif. Oakland defensive coordinator Paul Guenther lashed out at the NFL for the severe suspension the league handed Burfict for his latest infraction for a helmet-to-helmet hit. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)
Raiders DC calls Burfict suspension a 'witch hunt'

By Josh Dubow Oct. 17, 2019 06:00 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) runs to help make the stop on a rushing play during an NFL football game, in Oakland, Calif. Burfict has been suspended for the rest of the season for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. NFL Vice President of football operations Jon Runyan announced the suspension Monday.(AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, FIle)
Burfict's appeal of suspension for rest of season denied

By Josh Dubow Oct. 09, 2019 05:33 PM EDT

Oakland Raiders' quarterback Derek Carr attends a press conference after a practice session at the Grove Hotel in Chandler's Cross, Watford, England, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019. The Oakland Raiders are preparing for an NFL regular season game against the Chicago Bears in London on Sunday. (AP Photo/Leila Coker)
Bears star Khalil Mack prepares for reunion vs. Raiders

By Josh Dubow Oct. 03, 2019 02:07 PM EDT

Bears-Raiders Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Oct. 03, 2019 12:01 PM EDT
CHICAGO (3-1) vs. OAKLAND (2-2) in London Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE _ Bears by 5 RECORD VS. SPREAD _ Chicago 2-2,...

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) runs to help make the stop on a rushing play during an NFL football game, in Oakland, Calif. Burfict has been suspended for the rest of the season for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle, on Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. NFL Vice President of football operations Jon Runyan announced the suspension Monday.(AP Photo/Peter Joneleit, FIle)
Gruden's rabble-rousers are diminishing in numbers

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 01, 2019 02:40 AM EDT