Kenny Chesney
Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Panthers players push owner Tepper for grass field

By Steve Reed Nov. 14, 2022 03:42 PM EST

Kenny Chesney performs "Beer In Mexico" at the CMT Music Awards on Monday, April 11, 2022, at the Municipal Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Super Bowl visit inspires singer Chesney as tour begins

By Barry Wilner Apr. 22, 2022 03:31 AM EDT

FILE - This Oct. 21, 2018 photo shows a general view of FedEx Field in Landover, Md. To encourage the Washington Commanders to stay in Maryland, the Maryland House approved a measure on Wednesday, April 5, 2022, to spend $400 million to develop the area around FedEx Field in the suburbs of the nation's capital, but it does not include money for a new stadium for the NFL team. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, file)
Congress tells FTC Commanders may have broken financial laws

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 12, 2022 12:44 PM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) falls after being sacked by Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Ernest Jones (50) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 56 football game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Super Bowl Live: Kupp named Super Bowl MVP after winning TD

Feb. 13, 2022 03:26 PM EST

This photo provided by Allister Ann shows Chase Rice waitings backstage before opening for Garth Brooks at Ford Field in Detroit, on Feb. 22, 2020. Like many young football players growing up in North Carolina, Chase Rice had his sights set on the NFL. Then the linebacker who tore up the ACC in 2006 tore up his left ankle in the season opener as a junior. Though he returned in 2007, Rice already knew pro football player was not going to be on his resume.(Allister Ann via AP)
Chasing Dreams: From UNC linebacker to country music star

By Barry Wilner Apr. 19, 2021 02:29 AM EDT

FILE - Alabama head coach Nick Saban leaves the field after their win against Ohio State in the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami Gardens, Fla., in this Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, file photo. The National signing day period begins Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Favre, Chesney, Saban taking part in Super Bowl town hall

By The Associated Press Feb. 03, 2021 01:11 PM EST

New York Giants' Logan Ryan (23) celebrates with teammates after the Giants forced a turnover on downs during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Meet QBs-turned-DJs Peyton and Eli Manning

By The Associated Press Nov. 06, 2020 12:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2020 file photo, Peyton Manning, left, and his brother Eli Manning wait to hit from the first tee of the Spyglass Hill Golf Course during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif. Both Mannings have become deejays. The former quarterbacks, two-time Super Bowl-winning brothers and close mates with Kenny Chesney, kicked off the “Poets & Pirates DJ Sessions” this week on the singer’s SiriusXM channel, No Shoes Radio. In addition to spinning the songs, the Mannings told stories about their personal meanings, as well as about their long-time friendships with Chesney. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Nov. 06, 2020 12:46 PM EST

In this Dec. 8, 2019, photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald waits to run onto the field for an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Los Angeles. Donald is not thrilled about the prospect of playing football without fans. The Rams' superstar defensive lineman doesn’t see how the NFL could play a season in front of empty seats, saying it "wouldn't be fun to me." (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rams' Aaron Donald: Football without fans 'wouldn't be fun'

By Greg Beacham May. 21, 2020 07:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 15, 2018, file photo, Kenny Chesney performs "Get Along" at the 53rd annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday, in Las Vegas. Through his song “Boys of Fall,” Kenny Chesney has a direct connection to this Super Bowl. The song has become something of an anthem for high school football, celebrating the teamwork and dedication it takes to play the sport _ really on any level. It was written by Pro Football Hall of Famer Bobby Beathard's son Casey, who has penned several hits for the country superstar. Beathard's son, C.J., is a backup quarterback for the 49ers.(Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Chesney's "Boys of Fall" has extra meaning at Super Bowl

By Barry Wilner Jan. 31, 2020 03:29 PM EST

FILE - In this July 30, 2018, file photo, Tennessee Titans offensive guards Xavier Su'a-Filo (76) and Kevin Pamphile (66) run a drill during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn. Pamphile says this is the first training camp he's seen coaches switching up along the offensive line, and the Tennessee Titans are letting the competition continue into the third week of the preseason. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Titans competition at right guard continues for another week

By Teresa M. Walker Aug. 20, 2019 05:38 PM EDT

A temporary NFL neon sign joins the permanent ones along Broadway as preparation continues for the NFL Draft Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The NFL Draft is scheduled to be held Thursday through Saturday. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tip your band, say honky tonk musicians, during NFL Draft

By Kristin M. Hall Apr. 24, 2019 08:26 AM EDT