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Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett strips the ball form New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. The Saints recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Panthers look to continue to fluster Winston, get first win

By Steve Reed Sep. 22, 2022 02:45 PM EDT

Former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield gestures to the crowd from midfield during events for the dedication of a statue of him outside Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium, during halftime of Oklahoma's NCAA college football spring game Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Norman, Okla. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Ex-Oklahoma QB Mayfield looks to overcome adversity again

By Cliff Brunt Apr. 23, 2022 08:15 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 8 1972 — The NCAA announces freshmen will be eligible to play on varsity football and basketball teams starting in the fall. 1973 —...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 06, 2022 12:28 PM EST
Jan. 7 1920 — Joe Malone of Quebec scores two goals to become the NHL’s career leader with 59 and leads the Bulldogs to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto...

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett passes against Wake Forest during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Pitt QB Pickett's stock surging after ACC championship

By Steve Reed Dec. 05, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith warms up during a joint practice with the New England Patriots at the Eagles NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
DeVonta Smith takes step forward in return from knee sprain

Aug. 17, 2021 05:03 PM EDT

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith leaps for the ball during practice at NFL football training camp, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Eagles WR DeVonta Smith out with a knee sprain

Aug. 02, 2021 12:41 PM EDT

FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 file photo, Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith runs for a touchdown against Ohio State during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami Gardens, Fla. Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith of Alabama is scheduled to appear in person in Cleveland at the NFL draft later this month. Smith, the wide receiver projected to be a high first-round pick, is among a group of players who have accepted their invitations to attend the draft.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)
Eagles select Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith at No. 10

By Rob Maaddi Apr. 29, 2021 10:02 PM EDT

Caleb Followill looks at a Beatles display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. Rockers Kings of Leon tour a new digital exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the NFT (cryptocurrency) launching before the rock band plays at the NFL draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Kings of Leon tour Rock Hall, NFT exhibit before draft gig

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 12:37 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 01:10 PM EST
Jan. 8 1944 — Toronto’s Babe Pratt becomes the first NHL defenseman to get six assists in a game as the Maple Leafs pound the Boston Bruins...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 05:02 PM EST
Jan. 6 1951 — The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Rochester Royals 75-73 in six overtimes, the longest game in NBA history. ...

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws to an open receiver during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Charlotte, N.C. Lawrence has been named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. The Heisman will be awarded Jan. 5 during a virtual ceremony as the pandemic forced the cancellation of the usual trip to New York that for the presentation that usually comes with being a finalist. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)
Clemson at Notre Dame 12/19/2020

Dec. 28, 2020 03:02 PM EST

Battle of Ohio? Bengals-Browns play in prime time

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2020 12:28 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (0-1) at CLEVELAND (0-1) Thursday, 8:20 p.m., NFL Network OPENING LINE – Browns by 8 1/2 ...

Los Angeles Chargers' Mike Williams (81) tries to make a catch against Cincinnati Bengals' William Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. The pass was incomplete. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Burrow runs for TD but Chargers rally 16-13 over Bengals

By Joe Kay Sep. 13, 2020 08:57 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) runs down field against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Burrow is expected to be a first round pick at the NFL Draft on Thursday, April 23, 2020.(AP Photo/John Amis)
Hello Joe! Bengals take Heisman winner Burrow 1st overall

By Joe Kay Apr. 23, 2020 08:35 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals select Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow of LSU with first pick in NFL draft.

Apr. 23, 2020 08:25 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals select Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow of LSU with first pick in NFL draft. ...

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa watches a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Tagovailoa is a likely first round pick in the NFL Draft Thursday, April 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Burrow to join exclusive NFL company if LSU QB is top pick

By The Associated Press Apr. 23, 2020 10:00 AM EDT

Point spreads seem a bit high in divisional playoffs round

By Barry Wilner Jan. 10, 2020 12:21 PM EST
The best of college football will be on display Saturday night in Baltimore. Say what? Well, if you believe the Heisman...

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) finds a hole in the defensive line of the New England Patriots in an NFL wild-card playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. The Titans defeated the Patriots 20-13. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Heisman reunion: 5 winners suit up for Ravens-Titans matchup

By David Ginsburg Jan. 08, 2020 04:21 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2019, file photo Baltimore Ravens quarterback Robert Griffin III walks off the field during the second half of NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. It will be Griffin's first NFL start since 2016 on Sunday, Dec. 29. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Griffin focuses on winning in 1st start at QB since 2016

By David Ginsburg Dec. 24, 2019 06:00 PM EST