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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws against the New York Jets in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
The Latest: Wilson rallies Seahawks past Cowboys 38-31

By The Associated Press 12 hrs ago

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden celebrates after defeating the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
AP source: Raiders investigated over locker room access

By Josh Dubow 14 hrs ago

FILE - This Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, file photo, shows the interior of the Carrier Dome before of an NCAA college football game between Syracuse and Florida State in Syracuse, N.Y. The Carrier Dome at Syracuse University hosted its first football game 40 years ago this week, and it's undergoing a major upgrade as the football season opener looms. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
The Latest: Some Bucs fans to attend Oct. 4 Chargers game

By The Associated Press Sep. 26, 2020 04:37 PM EDT

New York Yankees' Clint Frazier wears a mask while playing in left field against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 18, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
The Latest: Families of Ravens players may go to Chiefs game

By The Associated Press Sep. 25, 2020 04:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2020, file photo, Washington full-year coaching intern Jennifer King watches practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va. For the first time in NFL history, there will be two female coaches on the sideline and a female official on the field when the Browns host the Washington Football team. King is in her first season on Washington’s staff while Callie Brownson is the chief of staff for Browns first-year coach Kevin Stefanski. Sarah Thomas became the league’s first female official in 2015, has worked in the postseason and is now making more history. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Sunday will be for the women _ at least in Cleveland.

By The Associated Press Sep. 25, 2020 11:33 AM EDT

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) runs a route against Indianapolis Colts safety Khari Willis (37) during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Indianapolis. Vikings rookie Justin Jefferson isn't used to losing, coming from LSU, but the first two games of his NFL career have been decisive defeats. The struggling Vikings need their first-round draft pick wide receiver to develop quickly in a season that's already on the brink. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger)
Struggling Vikings need rookie WR Jefferson to develop fast

By Dave Campbell Sep. 24, 2020 09:01 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) passes against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Unbeaten Titans bring blueprint of what winless Vikings were

By Dave Campbell Sep. 24, 2020 06:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo, New York Giants tight end Evan Engram (88) runs after a catch against the Chicago Bears during the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago. The 2017 first-round draft pick had shown flashes in his first three seasons, only to be slowed by injuries, again and again. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Giants tight end Evan Engram not living up to preseason hype

By Tom Canavan Sep. 24, 2020 05:59 PM EDT

the New Orleans Saints and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play in the Superdome without fans, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
The Latest: Purdue receiver Rondale Moore opting back in

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 03:49 PM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, file photo, Leah Still is carried off the field by her grandmother following a ceremony during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns in Cincinnati. Leah Still planned to celebrate five years cancer-free with a dinner at her favorite steakhouse. The 10-year-old daughter of former NFL player Devon Still had to settle for a home-cooked meal when the coronavirus pandemic scuttled those plans. Shoutouts, though, lauding her recovery from entertainment and sports stars ranging from Kevin Hart to LeBron James were a pretty sweet reward for a girl who raised cancer awareness and funds during her own fight with the disease. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Browns-Bengals 11/6/2014

Sep. 24, 2020 01:02 AM EDT

A steward wears a face mask during the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Fulham at Elland Road Stadium, in Leeds, England, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Oli Scarff/Pool via AP)
The Latest: Arkansas State postpones game against Tulsa

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2020 07:03 PM EDT

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Injured Broncos QB Lock still active, can watch practice

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 23, 2020 06:43 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 29, 2016, file photo, former Walter Payton Man of the Year Chester Pitts poses for photos upon arriving for the third round of the 2016 NFL football draft in Chicago. In the Austin, Texas area Pitts, who played nine pro seasons as a guard and tackle, has been directly involved in getting out the vote for years. Often, he has chartered a bus and helped the elderly get to their polling places. He has similar plans for this fall during the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Former NFL players getting out the vote in communities

By Barry Wilner Sep. 23, 2020 02:16 PM EDT

Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden celebrates after defeating the New Orleans Saints in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
AP source: Gruden, Payton fined for not wearing masks

By Josh Dubow Sep. 22, 2020 06:21 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics outfielders Mark Canha (20) and Ramon Laureano, second from right, wear masks as they greet teammates after they defeated the Seattle Mariners in the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Monday, Sept. 14, 2020, in Seattle. Both games were played in air smoky from wildfires in Oregon, Washington, and California. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
The Latest: Falcons and MLS Atlanta United to have some fans

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2020 05:19 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys in the first half during a NFL football game on opening night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 13, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
SoFi Stadium serving as voting center in NFL vote initiative

Sep. 22, 2020 12:09 PM EDT

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, right, speak with quarterback Drew Brees (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Raiders open Las Vegas stadium with 34-24 win vs Saints

By Josh Dubow Sep. 21, 2020 11:35 PM EDT

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
AP source: NFL fines 3 coaches, clubs for unmasked coaches

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 21, 2020 10:43 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Gase: Struggling Jets need to go on 'hyperdrive' to improve

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 21, 2020 06:40 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) walks off the field with a team trainer after being injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Barkley, 49ers hit with potentially season-ending injuries

By Dave Skretta Sep. 20, 2020 07:50 PM EDT