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Fans at AT&T Stadium watch during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
NFL's wild-card round TV ratings increase 21% over last year

By Joe Reedy Jan. 19, 2022 09:11 PM EST

FILE - Nickelodeon commentators Nate Burleson, Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, and Noah Eagle are seen during an NFL wild-card playoff football between the New Orleans Saints and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in New Orleans. Nickelodeon is back again for the opening weekend of the NFL Playoffs this year with more slime and hoping to top last year's critically acclaimed broadcast. The network will do a kids-focused broadcast of the San Francisco 49ers-Dallas Cowboys game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)
Slime Time: Nickelodeon ready for 2nd NFL playoff broadcast

By Joe Reedy Jan. 14, 2022 07:30 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after kicker Daniel Carlson (2) scored a field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Steelers fans add winning feat after Carlson's clutch kick

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 01:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2019, file photo, NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico works the sidelines during an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears in Chicago. Tirico is about to give new meaning to double duty when NBC broadcasts the Olympics and Super Bowl next month. Tirico will anchor the network’s primetime coverage of the Beijing Games, but will also host the Super Bowl pregame show from Los Angeles on Feb. 13 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)
Double duty: Tirico to host NBC's Olympic, Super Bowl shows

By Joe Reedy Jan. 13, 2022 03:17 PM EST

FILE - This is a general overall interior view of SoFi Stadium as the Los Angeles Rams takes on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. A late-season surge in COVID-19 cases had the NFL in 2021 looking a lot like 2020, when the coronavirus led to significant disruptions, postponements and changing protocols. The emerging omicron variant figures to play a role all the way through the playoffs, including the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, where California has always been aggressive with policies to combat the spread of the virus. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
NFL regular-season ratings increase 10% over last season

By Joe Reedy Jan. 12, 2022 12:45 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Rasul Douglas celebrates his interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-22. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Analysis: Fun, flops, frustrations of offbeat NFL season

By Barry Wilner Jan. 07, 2022 10:56 AM EST

NFL Playoff Scenarios for Week 18

By The Associated Press Jan. 04, 2022 12:22 PM EST
NFL Playoff Scenarios entering Week 18: AFC CLINCHED (5 of 7): — Cincinnati Bengals – AFC North division title ...

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) hits the turf after a sack by New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower, top, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Clown party? Frustrated Jags fans trying to elicit GM change

By Mark Long Jan. 03, 2022 01:09 PM EST

The NFL says Hall of Fame coach and beloved broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85

Dec. 28, 2021 07:11 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL says Hall of Fame coach and beloved broadcaster John Madden has died at age 85. ...

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) reacts after breaking up a pass in the end zone against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
NFL Notes: Pro Bowl is all in the family for Diggs brothers

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2021 01:25 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns offensive tackle James Hudson III reacts after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cleveland. Hudson was added to the Browns' COVID-19 list Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin, File)
NFL medical officer: Asymptomatic people not spreading COVID

Dec. 23, 2021 09:42 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) runs from Minnesota Vikings cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings waive CB Bashaud Breeland in surprise move

Dec. 18, 2021 05:27 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Boxer Frank Gore open to becoming NFL running back again

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2021 12:55 PM EST

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton speaks with down judge Kent Payne (79) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)
Three NFL games moved due to COVID-19 outbreaks

By Barry Wilner Dec. 17, 2021 12:06 PM EST

Keegan-Michael Key to host NFL Honors during Super Bowl week

Dec. 16, 2021 07:00 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Emmy-award winning actor, writer and producer Keegan-Michael Key will host the “NFL Honors” show on Feb. 10, when The Associated Press individual...

Former professional basketball player and Olympic gold medalist Spencer Haywood shows an American Basketball Association glass ball with himself and his teammates depicted at his Las Vegas home Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
Fights, drugs, racial tension: '70s spelled trouble for NBA

By Eddie Pells Dec. 16, 2021 02:19 AM EST

Munich city council backs NFL games at home of Bayern

Dec. 15, 2021 10:28 AM EST
MUNICH (AP) — The Munich city council gave its backing Wednesday to a bid to host regular-season NFL games at the home of soccer club Bayern Munich. ...

Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor (28) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Sean Murphy-Bunting (23) and Lavonte David (54) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Mahomes among 5 champions recognized for sportsmanship

Dec. 09, 2021 11:40 AM EST

Henry and Mathieu among 32 NFL Man of the Year nominees

By Barry Wilner Dec. 07, 2021 08:50 AM EST
Derrick Henry and Tyrann Mathieu, 2020 All-Pro players, are among the 32 men chosen as finalists for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award. Each...

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns return from bye refreshed, refocused for home stretch

By Tom Withers Dec. 06, 2021 05:37 PM EST