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FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2019, file photo, Fox Sports announcer Joe Buck is shown before an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Buck is one of many announcers who has had to trade the press box for a home office. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Announcers find ways to keep busy with sports world on hold

By Joe Reedy Apr. 17, 2020 09:34 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers fullback Derek Watt (34) runs after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. Watt couldn't pass up the opportunity to play with his younger brother T.J. It's the main reason the fullback agreed to a three-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Watt eager for fresh start, family reunion in Pittsburgh

By Will Graves Mar. 26, 2020 06:36 PM EDT

Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
NFL scouting combine family affair for lucky few

Arnie Stapleton Feb. 28, 2020 03:30 PM EST

This undated image provided by the NFL, shows a hand written note from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to sixth-grader Danny Speski from Chicago. Speski received an autographed football from New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley and a handwritten letter from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, after Speski wrote to the league about his experience entering a Super Bowl contest. (NFL via AP)
Chicago youth gets Super surprise from Goodell, Barkley

By Tom Canavan Feb. 05, 2020 04:08 PM EST

New England Patriots cornerback Jason McCourty (30) warms up near linebacker Shilique Calhoun (90) during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
For McCourty twins, Christmas is about family again

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 24, 2019 05:51 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Dalvin Cook reacts after scoring against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Dalvin Cook, Derwin James take college bond into NFL matchup

By Greg Beacham Dec. 12, 2019 06:19 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) can't hold onto the ball under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Landry says best friend OBJ not looking to bolt Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 12, 2019 03:21 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) prepares for the snap against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Ferrell and Felicia Edmunds can't lose. Nor can they be prouder when the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night, Dec. 15. It's a game that will feature all three of the Edmunds' sons _ the Steelers' Terrell and Trey Edmunds and the Bills' Tremaine _ facing off against each other. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
Bills vs Steelers: Edmunds' sibling rivalry goes prime time

By John Wawrow Dec. 11, 2019 07:52 PM EST

FILE - In this March 25, 2019 file photo, Tim Ellis, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the NFL, speaks during the annual NFL football owners meetings, in Phoenix. The NFL launched a casting call Sunday, Nov. 17 asking parents and youth coaches of boys and girls ages 9-12 to submit videos of the kids’ best moves on the football field for a chance to attend Super Bowl 54 in Miami and to appear in a follow-up commercial to last year's epic star-studded banquet spot that kicked off the league's 100th season. "We kicked off the 100th season in a big way. Now we want to create an even bigger juggernaut commercial, even more ambitious than before, that serves as the passing of the torch to this next generation of superstars," Ellis said. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
NFL looking for next generation of stars _ ages 9-12

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 17, 2019 09:01 AM EST

Eagles center Jason Kelce, wife welcome new daughter Wyatt

Oct. 03, 2019 02:17 PM EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (KEHL’-see) is tackling a new role: fatherhood. Kelce and his wife, Kylie, welcomed their...

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after he recovered a ball fumbled by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Oh, brother: J.J., Derek Watt face each other for first time

By Joe Reedy Sep. 18, 2019 09:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 31, 2019, file photo, Washington Redskins offensive lineman Hugh Thornton (69) runs drills during NFL football training camp in Richmond, Va. Now 27 months removed from a painful decision similar to what former teammate Andrew Luck made last week, Thornton is attempting to complete an NFL comeback with the Redskins that would be a major milestone in a lifelong journey full of adversity. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Thornton attempting NFL comeback after tumultuous journey

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 27, 2019 01:42 PM EDT

In this July 25, 2019 file photo New York Jets' Trevon Sanders leaves the field after a practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J. Sanders spent some time off from crushing ballcarriers on the football field to crunch numbers for the city budget. Lengthy meetings with local leaders, spirited conversations and hearty handshakes _ lots of them _ were all in a day's work for Hizzoner. The New York Jets rookie defensive lineman was honored in February as the Mayor for the Day in his hometown of North Charleston, South Carolina, trading in his jersey for a spiffy jacket and tie. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file)
Hizzoner! Jets rookie Sanders was mayor of hometown for day

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Aug. 04, 2019 03:36 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Chris Lindstrom (63), their first round pick, and Kaleb McGary (76), their second pick, go through drills during NFL football rookie camp, Friday, May 10, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Tami Chappell)
Lindstrom, McGary bring instant chemistry to Falcons line

By Charles Odum May. 10, 2019 04:11 PM EDT

This aerial photo shows Irwin Jacobs home in Orono, Minn., Wednesday, April 20, 2019. Authorities are investigating the deaths of two people found at the Lake Minnetonka mansion of Irwin Jacobs, a prominent Minnesota businessman who once owned a minority share in the Minnesota Vikings NFL team. (Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune via AP)
Children confirm deaths of Minnesota businessman, wife

Apr. 11, 2019 10:41 AM EDT

FILE - This is a 2018 file photo showing Sheldon Richardson of the Minnesota Vikings NFL football team. A person familiar with the deal says the Cleveland Browns and free agent defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson have agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract. Richardson has played with three other team since 2013 and will receive $21.5 million guaranteed.The person spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, on the condition of anonymity because NFL rules prohibit teams from announcing signings until 4 p.m. EDT Wednesday. (AP Photo/File) (AP Photo)
The Latest: Titans agree with Cameron Wake on 3-year deal

By The Associated Press Mar. 12, 2019 11:19 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Vanderbilt quarterback Kyle Shurmur (14) passes against Tennessee in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Nashville, Tenn. There's one quarterback at the NFL scouting combine that New York Giants coach Pat Shurmur has absolutely fallen in love with. It's Kyle Shurmur, his 22-year-old son who threw 50 touchdowns over the last two seasons as Vanderbilt's starter. "Well, I'm extremely proud of him," the Giants coach said.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Shurmurs make NFL combine a father-son affair

By Arnie Stapleton Mar. 01, 2019 06:43 PM EST

New England Patriots' Jason McCourty and Devin McCourty answer questions during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
McCourty twins can make history with Super Bowl win

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 30, 2019 04:28 PM EST