Eli Manning
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Colts 24-0. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Unbeaten Chiefs trying to stay hot against winless Colts

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:24 PM EDT

Today in Sports History: Week Ahead, Sept. 16-22

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 16 1885 — The America’s Cup is successfully defended by U.S. yacht Puritan as it beats Britain’s Genesta in two heats. 1926 — Henri...

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes as guard Phil Haynes (60) and offensive tackle Charles Cross (67) block during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Caean Couto)
Geno Smith ready for spotlight as Seahawks host Broncos

By Tim Booth Sep. 11, 2022 02:30 PM EDT

Today in Sports History: Randy Johnson reaches 3,000 Ks

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 10 1933 — Fred Perry wins his first U.S. men’s singles title with a 6-3, 11-13, 4-6, 6-0, 6-1 victory over Australian Jack Crawford. ...

FILE - Former Mississippi quarterback Eli Manning laughs as he addresses the crowd as his jersey, number 10, is retired at a half time ceremony during an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. The two-time Super Bowl MVP is already quite the media pro. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)
Witty, engaging Eli Manning is master pitchman, media pro

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 08, 2022 11:07 AM EDT

Today in Sports: Week Ahead, Sept. 9-15

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 9 1940 — Donald McNeil beats Bobby Riggs after losing the first two sets to capture the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association title. Alice Marble wins her...

From left to right, Denver Broncos quarterbacks Brett Rypien, Russell Wilson and Josh Johnson look on during the NFL football team's training camp Saturday, July 30, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Johnson contends for backup job in Denver, his 14th NFL team

By Pat Graham Aug. 11, 2022 03:15 PM EDT

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is sacked on a play by linebacker Oshane Ximines (53) during training camp at the NFL football team's practice facility, Saturday, July 30, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Giants QB Daniel Jones still making mistakes early in camp

By Tom Canavan Aug. 02, 2022 05:44 PM EDT

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll answers questions from media at the NFL football team's rookie minicamp in East Rutherford, N.J., Friday, May 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Jones shrugs off Giants not picking up his 5th- year option

By Tom Canavan May. 19, 2022 04:42 PM EDT

Georgia coach Kirby Smart talks with defensive back Nyland Green (1) after a play during the NCAA college football team's G-Day game Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
College football, XFL, Australian Open headline ESPN slate

By Joe Reedy May. 17, 2022 12:08 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

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) falls after being sacked by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Ernest Jones (50) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Super Bowl Live: Kupp named Super Bowl MVP after winning TD

Feb. 13, 2022 03:26 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) holds the Lamar Hunt trophy after an AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Top picks Burrow, Stafford take different Super Bowl paths

By Josh Dubow Feb. 09, 2022 03:26 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow waves to fans as he walks off the field after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Analysis: Stafford, Burrow offer divergent Super Bowl paths

By Barry Wilner Feb. 08, 2022 02:11 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Feb. 04, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 5 1913 — The New York State Athletic Commission bans boxing matches between fighters of different races. 1919 — Charges against...

Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford reacts after the NFC Championship NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The Rams won 20-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Rams' Stafford hopes to follow in friend Kershaw's footsteps

By Greg Beacham Feb. 03, 2022 08:46 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow waves to fans as he walks off the field after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Burrow didn't want to be QB when starting youth football

By Mitch Stacy Feb. 03, 2022 08:17 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow celebrates with fans after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Analysis: No Tom Brady, NFL in good hands with young QBs

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 03, 2022 04:57 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Feb. 03, 2022 10:57 AM EST
Body Feb. 4 1861 — The Philadelphia Athletics beat Charter Oak 36-27 in a baseball game played on frozen Litchfield Pond in Brooklyn, N.Y...