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AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 20 1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 03:59 PM EST
Jan. 20 1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but...

FILE - Indianapolis Colts tackle Anthony Castonzo celebrates after making a catch for a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, file photo. Catsonzo, the Colts longtime left tackle, announced his retirement Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. The 32-year-old had been an anchor on Indy's offensive line since he was the No. 22 overall draft pick in 2011. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Castonzo announces retirement after injury-filled season

By Michael Marot Jan. 12, 2021 01:17 PM EST

Running back Frank Gore #21 of the New York Jets runs for a first down against he Los Angeles Rams in the second half of a NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, December 20, 2020. New York Jets won 23-20. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Frank Gore, NFL's No. 3 rusher, unsure about playing future

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 05, 2021 12:36 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, coaches defenders John Simon, left, Terez Hall, center, and Josh Uche on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Offseason changes on tap as Jets, Patriots meet in finale

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 31, 2020 04:19 PM EST

Pats look to end season on positive note against woeful Jets

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 12:48 PM EST
NEW YORK JETS (2-13) at NEW ENGLAND (6-9) Monday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Patriots by 10 ...

Seahawks could get top seed with win over 49ers in Arizona

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 12:12 PM EST
SEATTLE (11-4) vs. SAN FRANCISCO (6-9), at Glendale, Arizona Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Seahawks by 4 1/2...

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase shakes hands with quarterback Sam Darnold (14) after the Jets scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Gase focused on Jets' finale, not speculation about future

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 30, 2020 04:32 PM EST

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, goals used by the NHL hockey club Nashville Predators are stored in a hallway in Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, to hold a 56-game season in 2021, pending the approval of each side's executive board and Canadian health officials. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
The Latest: Pepperdine men's basketball on pause

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2020 11:37 AM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game as offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) blocks Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
No preseason, no problem: NFL rookies shine in strange year

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2020 02:30 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (23) celebrates his interception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Injury-plagued 49ers playing hard to finish off down season

By Josh Dubow Dec. 28, 2020 07:31 PM EST

New York Jets cornerback Blessuan Austin (31) reacts late in the fourth quarter as the Jets record their second victory of the season in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 23-16. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Late-season surge has Jets sitting in No. 2 spot in draft

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 28, 2020 05:08 PM EST

New York Jets running back Frank Gore (21) is tackled by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Michael Brockers (90) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Jets' Gore out with bruised lung, playing future uncertain

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 28, 2020 03:15 PM EST

NFL Today, Week 16

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 08:59 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 28 Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots, 8:15 p.m., ESPN — Josh Allen and the AFC East...

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) looks to pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Rams' Goff dislocates thumb, Jets' Gore has chest injury

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 07:32 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 23-16. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Browns' playoff chances take hit with 23-16 loss to Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 27, 2020 04:54 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is tackled by Atlanta Falcons Foyesade Oluokun during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:51 PM EST

Jets activate RB La'Mical Perine from IR, promote 3 LBs

Dec. 26, 2020 05:44 PM EST
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets activated running back La'Mical Perine from injured reserve after the rookie missed four games with a high ankle...

Browns face Jets, on verge of first playoff berth since 2002

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 12:50 PM EST
CLEVELAND (10-4) at NEW YORK JETS (1-13) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Browns by 9 1/2 ...

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) throws a pass as Baltimore Ravens defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) applies pressure during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Mayor: Jets' win could be defining moment for woeful Jaguars

By Mark Long Dec. 21, 2020 01:08 PM EST