Philanthropy
Randle wowed by being among members of NFL's all-time team

By Barry Wilner Feb. 01, 2020 04:33 PM EST
MIAMI (AP) — John Randle looked around the ballroom like a child at the Magic Kingdom. "Unbelievable," was his...

Former Chiefs/Chargers LB Edwards wins military salute award

Jan. 29, 2020 11:40 AM EST
MIAMI (AP) — Former Chargers and Chiefs linebacker Donnie Edwards is the recipient of the NFL's 2019 Salute to Service Award. The award was...

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) pulls in the game winning touchdown pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams (28) during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings won 26-20. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Glove love: Rudolph's mitts go from scam to fundraiser

By Dave Campbell Jan. 09, 2020 04:35 PM EST

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay (19) is congratulated by running back J.D. McKissic (41) and wide receiver Marvin Jones (11) during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
NFL Notes: From purgatory to Pro Bowl for Cowboys' Frederick

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 02:48 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton looks up, during the first half at an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
NFL Notes: Meaty questions, deep cuts with Saints' Payton

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2019 03:17 PM EST

FILE - In this July 25, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Malcolm Jenkins speaks with members of the media at the NFL football team's training camp, in Philadelphia. Veteran defensive backs and team leaders Richard Sherman of San Francisco and Malcolm Jenkins of Philadelphia are among 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Sherman, Jenkins among 32 nominees for NFL Man Of Year award

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2019 09:00 AM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank stands on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz. Blank is making his first major drive into international philanthropy. The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is expected to announce Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, that it's donating $6.8 million to the group CARE. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Atlanta Falcons owner to donate $6.8M for international aid

By Sudhin Thanawala Nov. 14, 2019 12:15 AM EST

Justin Thomas chips the ball onto the third green of the Silverado Resort North Course during the pro-am event of the Safeway Open PGA golf tournament Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Napa, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Justin Thomas ready for fresh start on PGA Tour

By Michael Wagaman Sep. 25, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

Fighting cancer a priority for Bouye and Joseph

By The Associated Pres Sep. 20, 2019 12:00 PM EDT
Defensive backs AJ Bouye and Johnathan Joseph will to use the Jaguars-Texans game in London on Nov. 3 to raise awareness of the fight against cancer. Bouye and...

FILE - In this Aug. 26, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard, left, is tackled by Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes during the first half of a preseason NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bengals travel to Orchard Park this week for the Bills' home-opener. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Dalton expects cooler reception in latest visit to Buffalo

By John Wawrow Sep. 19, 2019 06:33 PM EDT

In this Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, photo, 10-year-old twin brothers Ryan Ykoruk, left, and Jack Ykoruk, play in the Lincoln Financial Field sensory room before a preseason NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Baltimore Ravens in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles build room in Linc for fans with sensory needs

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 07, 2019 03:17 AM EDT

Mike Shanahan still teaching QBs, this time with youngsters

By The Associated Press Sep. 06, 2019 12:12 PM EDT
Mike Shanahan always has been known as a quarterbacks guru. Now, he's working on developing QBs on the youth level. USA Football and QB Collective, a...

A woman leans over to write a message on a cross at a makeshift memorial at the scene of a mass shooting at a shopping complex, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Cowboys donating $50,000 to victims in El Paso shooting

Aug. 07, 2019 05:58 PM EDT

Bengals, NFL Foundation donate $75,000 to Dayton

By The Associated Press Aug. 07, 2019 05:20 PM EDT
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals and NFL Foundation are donating $75,000 to help those directly affected by a shooting rampage in Dayton, Ohio that left 10 people dead....

Local kids pick up trash, get schooled on football

By Barry Wilner Aug. 01, 2019 05:17 PM EDT
CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Nearly 200 local youngsters weren't dissuaded by the task of picking up trash in their neighborhood Thursday. Not with the chance to be taught...

FILE - In this Thursday, July 18, 2019, file photo, NFL player Larry Fitzgerald, left, and Senior Director of Research and programs at The Women's Sports Foundation, Dr. Marjorie Snyder, serve as panelists at the DICK'S Sports Matter Panel Event in New York. Jon Gruden, Larry Fitzgerald and Alex Morgan have reached the summit of their professions. They all recognize the need for strong grass-roots sports programs, and they are doing something about it. Working with DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, that trio announced a pledge to provide access to sports for one million youngsters over the next five years. DICK’S will match up to $1 million in donations made by customers to its foundation. (Jason DeCrow/AP Images for DICK'S Sporting Goods, File)
Correction: Sports Matter story

Jul. 19, 2019 12:20 PM EDT

FILE - In this June 12, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers coach Anthony Lynn yells during NFL football practice, in Costa Mesa, Calif. Chargers coach Anthony Lynn has a busy stretch ahead before his team begins training camp in late July. He will be opening a new school in Africa, hold his own golf tournament and visit with the first responders who saved his life in 2005. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Chargers coach Lynn has busy break ahead before camp starts

By Joe Reedy Jun. 15, 2019 05:23 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook speaks about the Vikings Table, a food truck that will serve free healthy meals to kids in need this summer, at the team's NFL football training facility in Eagan, Minn., Thursday, June 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton- King)
Vikings unveil community food truck to serve hungry youth

By Dave Campbell Jun. 13, 2019 03:33 PM EDT

United States' Julie Ertz heads the ball away from Thailand's Kanjana Sung-Ngoen during the Women's World Cup Group F soccer match between the USA and Thailand at the Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims, France, Tuesday, June 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)
Zach Ertz eager to cheer on wife Julie in World Cup

By Rob Maaddi Jun. 11, 2019 06:07 PM EDT

Packers to honor Bart Starr this season with helmet decal

Jun. 07, 2019 04:40 PM EDT
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Packers will wear a No. 15 helmet decal this season to pay tribute to Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr. The...