Fran Tarkenton
AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 23 1947 — Sammy Baugh throws six touchdown passes as the Washington Redskins beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 45-21. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 18, 2021 10:51 AM EST
Nov. 23 1947 — Sammy Baugh throws six touchdown passes as the Washington Redskins beat the St. Louis Cardinals, 45-21. ...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 12 1892 — William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first pro football player by getting $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 12 1892 — William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first pro football player by getting $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 23, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 24 1943 — The Green Bay Packers grab nine interceptions, seven off Frank Sinkwich, in a 27-6 victory over the Detroit Lions. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 11:55 AM EDT
Oct. 22 1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome. ...

Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson (84) celebrates his touchdown against the Washington Football Team during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Wilson, Jets face Ryan, Falcons in London clash of 1-3 teams

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 11:49 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 1 1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Sep. 30, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 1 1903 — The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Pilgrims 7-3 in the first World Series game. Jimmy Sebring hits the first Series homer...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 11:44 AM EDT
Sept. 17 1897 — England’s Joe Lloyd beats Scotland’s Willie Anderson by one stroke to win the U.S. Open in Wheaton, Ill. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 11:38 AM EDT
Sept. 17 1897 — England’s Joe Lloyd beats Scotland’s Willie Anderson by one stroke to win the U.S. Open in Wheaton, Ill. ...

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 1975, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Joe Greene (75) defends a pass as Minnesota Viking players Andy Maurer (66), Ed White (62), Mick Tingelhoff (53) and Ron Yary (73) protect quarterback Fran Tarkenton (10) during NFL football's Super Bowl IX at Tulane Stadium New Orleans, La. Tingelhoff, the ultimate ironman who started 240 consecutive games at a bruising position for the Minnesota Vikings and played in four Super Bowls, died, the Vikings and the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. He was 81. (AP Photo/Harry Hall, File)
Vikings ironman and Hall of Famer Mick Tingelhoff dies at 81

By Dave Campbell Sep. 11, 2021 05:57 PM EDT

FILE - in this Dec. 31, 1986 file photo, New York Jets coach Joe Walton smokes a cigar during an interview at Hofstra University in West Hempstead, N.Y. Walton, the former New York Jets coach who built Robert Morris University’s football program from the ground up, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. He was 85. (AP Photo/W. Funches)
Former Jets, Robert Morris coach Joe Walton dead at 85

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 15, 2021 10:19 PM EDT

In this 1989 photo is Minnesota Vikings coach Jerry Burns, location not known. Burns, the colorful character who took over as the Vikings' head coach in a time of turmoil and led the team to three playoff berths, has died. He was 94. The team announced Burns’ death. Vikings spokesman Bob Hagan said Burns’ son-in-law informed him of Burns’ death Wednesday morning, May 12, 2021. (Brian Peterson/Star Tribune via AP)
Jerry Burns, former Vikings coach known for wit, dies at 94

May. 12, 2021 07:11 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)
Super matchup between QBs Mahomes, Brady for NFL title

By Josh Dubow Jan. 27, 2021 02:33 AM EST

Chiefs shoot for No. 1 seed with win over Falcons on Sunday

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 10:10 AM EST
ATLANTA (4-10) at KANSAS CITY (13-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Kansas City by 10 1-2 ...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 22 1894 — The United States Golf Association is founded, becoming the governing body for the game in the country. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 11:13 AM EST
Dec. 20 1921 — Baseball Commissioner Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis casts the deciding vote to return to best-of-seven World Series from the...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
On Football: Big games ahead on the NFL schedule -- maybe

By Barry Wilner Dec. 04, 2020 02:24 PM EST

Giants visit Washington looking for second win of season

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 11:25 AM EST
NEW YORK GIANTS (1-7) at WASHINGTON (2-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Washington by 3 1/2 ...