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Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after a teammate sacked New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Retiring J.J. Watt grateful for fans, teammates, team staff

By David Brandt Dec. 28, 2022 06:19 PM EST

Denver Broncos chief executive officer Greg Penner responds to a question during a news conference about the firing of head coach Nathaniel Hackett Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Impatient Penner leads Broncos' wide-open search for coach

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 27, 2022 05:33 PM EST

FILE - Musical artist Kelly Clarkson smiles on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a ceremony in her honor on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Los Angeles. Clarkson will host the 12th annual NFL Honors awards show Feb. 9 in Phoenix, recognizing the league's best players, performances and plays from the 2022 season. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
NFL Honors awards show to be hosted by Kelly Clarkson

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2022 10:02 AM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 9-12

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 9 1934 — The New York Giants wins the NFL championship by beating the Chicago Bears 30-13 in the famous “Sneakers Game.” With the temperature at 9...

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) flips the ball in the air after scoring a touchdown on a 76-yard punt return during the first half of an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans in Houston, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022,. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Rams become 8th defending Super Bowl champ with losing mark

By Josh Dubow Dec. 07, 2022 02:20 AM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick takes questions from reporters prior to an NFL football practice, Tuesday, Dec. 6 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Execution, not creativity the priority for Patriots offense

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 06, 2022 04:29 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters (24) recovers a fumble thrown by Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jags edge Ravens 28-27 on 2-pointer, Tucker's 67-yard miss

By Mark Long Nov. 27, 2022 05:13 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Ravens seeking 5th straight win when they play at Jaguars

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 05:54 PM EST

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) celebrates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Titans, Tannehill add pass threat to Henry, stingy defense

By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 18, 2022 03:04 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 18 1962 — Bill Wade of the Chicago Bears passes for 466 yards and two touchdowns to edge the Dallas Cowboys 34-33. 1970 — Joe...

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) runs the ball against the Detroit Lions during the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Fields, Bears running game deal with Herbert's injury

By Gene Chamberlain Nov. 16, 2022 07:40 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs against Arizona Cardinals linebacker Zaven Collins during the first half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz., Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Running game having biggest impact in decades in NFL

By Josh Dubow Nov. 10, 2022 12:02 PM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive end Payton Turner (98) sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Henry, McCaffrey shine with milestone games

By Josh Dubow Nov. 02, 2022 02:06 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, left, celebrates his touchdown with running back Christian McCaffrey during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
McCaffrey sends 49ers into bye week on winning note

By Josh Dubow Oct. 31, 2022 08:03 PM EDT

Former Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders listens during a halftime ceremony of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Detroit, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. The Detroit Lions announced at halftime that Sanders will have his legacy permanently cemented in Detroit with a statue at Ford Field. Sanders will be the first Lions player to be immortalized with a statue. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Lions to recognize Barry Sanders with a statue

By Bob Tripi Oct. 30, 2022 05:20 PM EDT

Today in Sports History-Ali KOs Foreman

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 30 1943 — Gus Bodnar of Toronto scores a goal 15 seconds into his first NHL game as the Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 5-2. ...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 28-Nov. 3

By The Associated Press Oct. 27, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 28 1939 — Kansas State’s homecoming contest against Nebraska is the second college football game ever televised, following the Fordham-Waynesburg...

Today In Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 21-27

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 21 1950 — Tom Powers of Duke scores six touchdowns — three rushing, three receiving — in a 41-0 victory over Richmond. 1956 — Billy...

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (9) tackles Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Broncos drag prime-time scoring to lowest mark in 16 years

By Josh Dubow Oct. 19, 2022 01:35 AM EDT

FILE - Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker (82) drags Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) into the end zone as Walker scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Dec. 3, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. Walker, a three-time Pro Bowl tight end, finally retired Tuesday from the NFL after 14 seasons––nearly three years after his final game. A new job helped Walker realize that the time to transition had arrived. (AP Photo/James Kenney, File)
Walker retires after 14 NFL seasons with Niners, Titans

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 18, 2022 06:38 PM EDT