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New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson warms up before an NFL preseason football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
NFL QB youth movement features 13 starters 25 or younger

By Josh Dubow Sep. 08, 2021 02:44 AM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp watches during NFL football training camp in Englewood, Colo. Knapp, an assistant coach with the New York Jets, died Thursday, July 22, 2021, of injuries suffered in a bicycle accident near his home in California last Saturday. He was 58. Knapp’s family released a statement through the team that the longtime NFL assistant coach had died. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Jets' Knapp dies after being struck by car while biking

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jul. 22, 2021 07:26 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 5 1964 — Keith Lincoln of the San Diego Chargers, rushes for 206 yards in 13 carries, catches seven passes for 123 yards, completes...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 04:55 PM EST
Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 17 1933 — The Chicago Bears win the first NFL championship with a 23-21 victory over the New York Giants. The Bears score the winning...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 04:30 PM EST
Dec. 17 1933 — The Chicago Bears win the first NFL championship with a 23-21 victory over the New York Giants. The Bears score the winning...

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, left, talks with assistant coach Jon Embree during NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, Pool)
Winning division year after no playoffs commonplace in NFL

By Josh Dubow Sep. 09, 2020 03:06 AM EDT

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch warms up at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019, in Renton, Wash. When Lynch played his last game for the Seahawks in 2016, the idea of him ever wearing a Seahawks uniform again seemed preposterous. Yet, here are the Seahawks getting ready to have Lynch potentially play a major role Sunday against San Francisco with the NFC West title on the line. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Best in West: Seahawks host 49ers for NFC West title

By Tim Booth Dec. 26, 2019 07:06 PM EST

File-This Jan. 19, 2014, file photo shows San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald (89) diving over Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (31) after a 14 yard gain in the first quarter during the NFL football NFC Championship game in Seattle. As part of its celebration of its 100th season, the NFL is designating a Game of the Week, each chosen to highlight a classic matchup. For this week, it’s the 49ers-Seahawks game. To mark each Game of the Week, the AP will be reprinting its story of a classic matchup in the rivalry. This week it's the Seattle Seahawks' 23-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC championship game on Jan. 19, 2014. (Paul Kitagaki Jr./The Sacramento Bee via AP, File)
NFL at 100: Seattle had to top 49ers on way to 1st title

By Tim Booth Dec. 24, 2019 03:16 PM EST