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NFL's 1st & Future to award $150,000 on television show

By Barry Wilner Jan. 26, 2021 12:00 PM EST
The NFL is bringing its awards for novel advancements in athletes’ safety and performance to television. Next Tuesday night during Super...

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs stands on the field after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 38-24. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Bills motivated to improve after AFC championship loss to KC

By John Wawrow Jan. 25, 2021 07:18 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians holds the championship trophy after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Arians' hiring put struggling Bucs on path to Super Bowl 55

By Fred Goodall Jan. 25, 2021 06:16 PM EST

Packers elevate CB Williams to active roster for game day

Jan. 23, 2021 04:23 PM EST
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have elevated recent cornerback acquisition Tramon Williams to their active roster for Sunday’s NFC championship...

FILE - This is a May 14, 2019, file photo showing Martin Mayhew of the San Francisco 49ers NFL football team. Washington has hired Martin Mayhew to be its new general manager. The hiring of Mayhew makes Washington the only team in the NFL with a Black team president and GM. (AP Photo/File)
Washington hires Martin Mayhew as general manager

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 22, 2021 09:44 AM EST

Packers add veteran CB Tramon Williams to practice squad

Jan. 21, 2021 05:51 PM EST
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers have brought back veteran defensive back Tramon Williams and added him to their practice squad. ...

Jets' Saleh hires Jeff Ulbrich as DC, Mike LaFleur as OC

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 21, 2021 04:31 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Saleh is taking a CEO-type approach to his new job as New York Jets head coach by overseeing the entire team and not just one area. ...

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver (91) celebrates after stopping Baltimore Ravens' J.K. Dobbins in the backfield during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills among the NFL's 4 defenses peaking in the postseason

By John Wawrow Jan. 20, 2021 07:04 PM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray crosses the goal line for a touchdown in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Chicago Bears in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Saints scratch QB Hill, RB Murray vs. Buccaneers

Jan. 17, 2021 05:46 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 15, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 16 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors finished with 42 points and 24 rebounds, winning NBA honors even though his...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) hands off to running back Alvin Kamara (41) in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Chicago Bears in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints' Brees sees playoff clash with Brady's Bucs as fate

By Brett Martel Jan. 14, 2021 06:59 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 03:57 PM EST
Jan. 16 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia Warriors finished with 42 points and 24 rebounds, winning NBA honors even though his...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Kenny Moore II during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bucs, Browns, Bills out to follow footsteps of champ Chiefs

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 14, 2021 02:52 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson celebrates after the Ravens beat the Tennessee Titans in an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Bills brace for run-dominant, Lamar Jackson-led Ravens

By John Wawrow Jan. 13, 2021 07:00 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs for a gain as Tennessee Titans' Harold Landry III (58) and David Long Jr. (51) defend during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Johnson, Hopkins voice support for Watson amid trade rumors

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 12, 2021 06:10 PM EST

Washington Football Team's Antonio Gibson rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Washington goes from 'Why not us?' to 'Who's the QB?'

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 11, 2021 04:18 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor (28) is tackled during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills' bend-but-don't-break defense to be tested by Ravens

By John Wawrow Jan. 11, 2021 04:02 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 12 1951 — Ezzard Charles knocks out Lee Oma in the 10th round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the heavyweight title. ...

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) reacts after his fifth touchdown of the game, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings54 in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Saints' Kamara, Thomas active; Bears scratch Jaylon Johnson

Jan. 10, 2021 03:42 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) celebrate his touchdown during the second half of the team's NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Brady and Bucs, plus Bills and Rams win NFL wild-card games

By Barry Wilner Jan. 09, 2021 05:22 PM EST