COVID-19 pandemic
Ana Nunez, a former employee of the Washington Football Team, speaks to reporter during the NFL football owners meeting in New York, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
NFL not planning to issue report on Washington Football Team

By Barry Wilner 4 hrs ago

Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams is pushed out of bounds by Washington Football Team's Kendall Fuller after making a catch during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers place Adams on COVID-19 list; Barry tests positive

Oct. 25, 2021 04:29 PM EDT

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Bears coach Nagy says he has tested positive for COVID-19

Oct. 25, 2021 01:09 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Jorge Soler, right, rejoins the team for batting practice while preparing to play the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 5 of baseball's NL Championship Series, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles. Soler rejoined the team Thursday after being out due to a positive COVID-19 test. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
After slamming COVID-19 rules, Tritt sings anthem at NLCS

By Paul Newberry Oct. 23, 2021 02:25 PM EDT

Former NFL player guilty of ID theft, COVID-19 relief fraud

Oct. 20, 2021 04:07 PM EDT
MIAMI (AP) — A former NFL wide receiver and South Florida native has pleaded guilty to stealing identities to fraudulently obtain coronavirus-related...

FILE - In this June 5, 2021, file photo, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in New York. The NBA's Brooklyn Nets begin the season without star guard Kyrie Irving, who cannot play or practice at home because of a New York City vaccine mandate and was told by the team he wouldn't be around at all until his status changes. Irving and other unvaccinated players around pro sports don't get paid for the time they miss. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Vaccines in sports at a glance

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2021 06:16 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator and acting head coach Vance Joseph looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Fill-ins lead first-place, unrattled Cards & Raiders to wins

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 19, 2021 02:43 AM EDT

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins celebrates after scoring a 13-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cardinals brush COVID-19 issues aside, keep winning games

By David Brandt Oct. 18, 2021 06:09 PM EDT

Auburn men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl, left, and former Auburn and NFL quarterback Cam Newton cheer with the fans prior to the start of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Cam Newton says he's vaccinated and ready for NFL return

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2021 11:56 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 3, 2021, file photo, Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury walks on the field before the team's NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Inglewood, Calif. Kingsbury and an assistant coach and a player will miss the Cardinals' game Sunday at Cleveland after testing positive for COVID-19. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Cardinals coach Kingsbury, 2 others to miss Sunday vs Browns

By David Brandt Oct. 15, 2021 08:41 PM EDT

Arizona coach Kliff Kingsbury will miss the Cardinals’ game Sunday at Cleveland after testing positive for COVID-19

Oct. 15, 2021 08:31 PM EDT
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona coach Kliff Kingsbury will miss the Cardinals’ game Sunday at Cleveland after testing positive for COVID-19. ...

Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel stands on the field during a medical break during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Titans' 3-time Pro Bowl punter Brett Kern on COVID-19 list

Oct. 12, 2021 06:09 PM EDT

A fan wearing a football face mask watches during warm ups before an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Philadelphia Eagles at Carolina Panthers 10/10/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 11:41 AM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans linebacker Bud Dupree is shown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle, in this Sept. 19, 2021, file photo. Dupree says his mind, and pride, got ahead of his body as he ignored pain in the knee he tore his ACL last December. That’s why he hasn’t played the last two games and is trying to be smarter now he’s back practicing before Tennessee visits Jacksonville. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Tennessee Titans at Seattle Seahawks 9/19/2021

Oct. 07, 2021 02:43 PM EDT

A fan wears a costume before an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams 10/3/2021

Oct. 03, 2021 02:29 PM EDT

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, stands with head coach Bill Belichick, right, during an NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. Without Bill Belichick, Tom Brady won his seventh Super Bowl and is on pace to throw a career-high 53 touchdown passes at age 44. Without Brady under center, Belichick is 54-61 over his career, including 8-11 since the future Hall of Fame quarterback left New England for Tampa Bay. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, file)
NFL launches 'Crucial Catch' initiative for October

By The Associated Press Oct. 01, 2021 12:49 PM EDT

NFL urges players, team staff to report COVID-19 symptoms

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 28, 2021 01:34 PM EDT
The NFL is stressing the importance of symptom reporting to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in a video featuring coaches Pete Carroll, Andy Reid, John Harbaugh...

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, center, walks past quarterback Jameis Winston (2) and others as they stretch before the start of NFL football practice at TCU in Fort Worth, Texas, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Saints to remain down 3 assistant coaches at New England

By Brett Martel Sep. 24, 2021 07:59 PM EDT

Dolphins assistant Rob Leonard in protocols, will miss game

Sep. 24, 2021 07:19 PM EDT
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — The Miami Dolphins will be without outside linebackers coach Rob Leonard for Sunday’s game at Las Vegas because of COVID-19...

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2021, file photo, New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder stretches during a joint NFL football practice with the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. Crowder is recovering from symptoms of COVID-19 and his status for the opening game at Carolina remains uncertain. Coach Robert Saleh said Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, that Crowder is vaccinated against the virus, but the receiver's availability for the season opener will depend on how he feels. As a vaccinated player, Crowder will also need to produce two negative tests 24 hours apart, per NFL protocols. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File)
Jets RB Coleman out vs. Broncos, WR Crowder doubtful

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 24, 2021 05:22 PM EDT