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FILE - LeRoy Butler III waves while being honored for the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. After starring for the Seminoles, Butler helped recast the safety position in the NFL and restore Green Bay's glory days during a 12-year career that featured five All-Pro selections and landed him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Mom's lessons of pluck, preparation served LeRoy Butler well

By Arnie Stapleton Aug. 01, 2022 12:24 PM EDT

Russell Wilson and wife Ciara arrive for the NFL Honors show Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Russell Wilson receives 2022 Bart Starr Award

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 12, 2022 06:12 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp walks on the field during practice for an NFL Super Bowl football game Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The Rams are scheduled to play the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
The Latest: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers wins 4th MVP award

By The Associated Press Feb. 10, 2022 08:15 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Lynn Swann (88) rests briefly on a shoulder of Los Angeles Rams defender Pat Thomas (27) after making a catch during the third quarter of NFL football's Super Bowl XIV at the Rose Bowl, Jan. 20, 1980, in Pasadena, Calif. The Steelers beat the Rams 31-19. (AP Photo/File)
AP WAS THERE: Steelers win 4th Super Bowl beating Rams

By Hal Bock Feb. 03, 2022 10:35 AM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers fans react in the stands at the Coliseum in Los Angeles, Jan. 15, 1967, as the National Football League champs played against the Kansas City Chiefs of the American Football League in the Super Bowl game in Los Angeles. (AP Photo, File)
AP WAS THERE: Packers bombard Chiefs, 35-10, in Super Bowl

By Jack Hand Jan. 31, 2022 10:30 AM EST

FILE - Football commissioner Pete Rozelle, left, presents the trophy to Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi after they beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, Jan. 15, 1967. The trophy for the Super Bowl winner has borne Lombardi's name since his death in 1970. (AP Photo, File)
The Super Bowl grew out of modest Los Angeles beginnings

By Greg Beacham Jan. 31, 2022 10:28 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) walks off the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 42-36 in overtime. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Winning ways: Are the Chiefs suddenly the NFL's new dynasty?

By Dave Skretta Jan. 26, 2022 02:01 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2022 11:30 AM EST
(an. 14 943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2022 11:28 AM EST
Jan. 14 943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks. ...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 04:10 PM EST
Dec. 31 1961 — Paul Hornung, on leave from the Army, scores 19 points to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 37-0 win over the New York Giants for their...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2021 04:06 PM EST
Dec. 31 1961 — Paul Hornung, on leave from the Army, scores 19 points to lead the Green Bay Packers to a 37-0 win over the New York Giants for their...

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Former Detroit Lions player Roger Brown watches during the team's NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Detroit. Brown, a College Football Hall of Famer and six-time Pro Bowl selection with the Lions and the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 84. The Lions and College Football Hall of Fame announced his death Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. The Lions said a member of Brown's family confirmed the death. No cause was given. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
College Football Hall of Fame DT Roger Brown dies at 84

By Joe Reedy Sep. 17, 2021 06:32 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers passes during NFL football training camp Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Rodgers works out with Packers, then details his concerns

By Steve Megargee Jul. 28, 2021 11:53 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2021, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) runs with the ball during the team's NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ teammates say the MVP’s uncertain status won’t distract them in their offseason preparations. Rodgers hasn’t been present for organized team activities this week following an ESPN report last month that he doesn’t want to return to Green Bay. Rodgers was noncommittal about his future in an ESPN interview Monday night, May 24, 2021.(AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Packers say they won't let Rodgers situation distract them

By Steve Megargee May. 25, 2021 04:57 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reacts after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Old (Brady), young (Mahomes), different Super Bowl 55 awaits

By Eddie Pells Jan. 24, 2021 10:22 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers gestures to fans after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Rams 32-18 to advance to the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Super Bowl play-ins at Lambeau rare yet rich events for Pack

By Dave Campbell Jan. 21, 2021 02:21 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne celebrates after a run during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Gutsy or insane? Depends on the outcome of tough calls

By Barry Wilner Jan. 17, 2021 08:50 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees waves to his family and fans after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. The Buccaneers won 30-20. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Brady vs Rodgers, possibly Mahomes vs. Allen in title games

By Josh Dubow Jan. 17, 2021 06:49 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce runs up field after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
NFL Today, Divisional Round

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2021 12:23 AM EST

A spectator celebrates in the stands during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers, Allen lead Packers and Bills into title games

By Josh Dubow Jan. 16, 2021 08:17 PM EST