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FILE - Former Dallas Cowboys standout and longtime NFL on FOX game analyst Daryl Johnston stands on the field prior to an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins, on Dec. 30, 2018, in Landover, Md. Johnson is executive vice president of football operations of the USFL. As the league prepares for Sunday night’s championship game between the Birmingham Stallions and Philadelphia Stars at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, where it goes from here is the bigger question.(AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
Despite title game, USFL already focusing on next season

By Joe Reedy 6 hrs ago

Jessica Pegula of the U.S. returns the ball to Poland's Iga Swiatek during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Paris. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)
Pegula almost didn't go to Wimbledon; now she eyes 3rd round

By Howard Fendrich Jun. 29, 2022 03:28 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula speaks to a colleague before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, onSept. 8, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is "progressing well" in rehabilitating from a health issue she experienced earlier this month, the family said in a statement released on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
Bills, Sabres co-owner 'progressing' from health issue

By John Wawrow Jun. 28, 2022 06:00 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Sabres' owner Terry Pegula and his wife, Kim Pegula, pose for cameras during groundbreaking ceremonies at First Niagara Center before an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Buffalo, N.Y., on April 13, 2013. Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is "progressing well" in rehabilitating from a health issue she experienced earlier this month, the family said in a statement released on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.(AP Photo/Gary Wiepert, File)
Flyers-Sabres

Jun. 28, 2022 05:41 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) gestures during the second half an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Baker Mayfield said the Cleveland Browns have work ahead if they want him to help them through their situation with Deshaun Watson. Mayfield, speaking at his football camp near the University of Oklahoma’s campus on Tuesday, June 28, didn’t entirely close the door on stepping in if needed.(AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Baker Mayfield 'ready to move on' from Browns

By Cliff Brunt Jun. 28, 2022 02:39 PM EDT

FILE - St. Louis Cardinals football player Marlin Briscoe (86) is shown in August 1975. Marlin Briscoe, the first Black starting quarterback in the American Football League, died Monday, June 27, 2022. His daughter, Angela Marriott, told The Associated Press that Briscoe, 76, died of pneumonia at a hospital in Norwalk, California. (AP Photo/File)
Marlin Briscoe, 1st Black starting QB in AFL, dies at 76

By Cliff Brunt Jun. 27, 2022 01:46 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle runs against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game Jan. 2, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Tight End U is back for a second straight year in Nashville, Tenn., the offseason home of Kittle. Kittle, a three-time Pro Bowler, started this a year ago with seven-time Pro Bowl tight end Travis Kelce and another three-time Pro Bowl tight end in Greg Olsen, who's now retired. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Tight ends gather in Nashville to learn from NFL's best

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 23, 2022 08:00 PM EDT

Levy set to be inducted into CFL Hall of Fame

By The Associated Press Jun. 16, 2022 05:24 PM EDT
Marv Levy is poised to join a very select pro football group. On Friday night, the former Buffalo Bills and Montreal Alouettes head coach will be...

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) eludes quarterbacks coach Cam Turner as Murray takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Murray still waiting on long-term contract with Cardinals

By John Marshall Jun. 14, 2022 06:52 PM EDT

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry warms up at the NFL football team's practice facility Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Henry insists foot is healthy, open to extension from Titans

By Teresa M. Walker Jun. 14, 2022 06:19 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula looks on during warmups before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. Buffalo Bills and Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula is receiving medical care from what her family on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, described as being “some unexpected health issues.” (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Bills, Sabres co-owner Kim Pegula treated for health issues

By John Wawrow Jun. 14, 2022 11:10 AM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills free safety Jordan Poyer (21) looks on during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. Bills safety Jordan Poyer will attend and participate in Buffalo's mandatory practices this week after sitting out all of the team's voluntary spring sessions because of a contract issue, a person with direct knowledge of the player's decision told The Associated Press on Monday, June 13, 2022.(AP Photo/ Jeffrey T. Barnes, File)
AP source: Poyer will report for Bills' mandatory practices

By John Wawrow Jun. 13, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

New York Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson, right, receives a pass from quarterback Daniel Jones during a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Giants cancel practice on final day of mandatory minicamp

By Tom Canavan Jun. 09, 2022 11:23 AM EDT

New York Giants' quarterback Daniel Jones, center, participates in a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in East Rutherford, N.J., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
A healthy Saquon Barkley getting ready for Giants '22 season

By Tom Canavan Jun. 08, 2022 05:48 PM EDT

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll talks to reporters before a practice at the NFL football team's training facility in East Rutherford, N.J., Thursday, May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Feliciano says Daboll hasn't changed as Giants top man

By Tom Canavan Jun. 07, 2022 07:02 PM EDT

FILE - Buffalo Bills assistant special teams coach Matthew Smiley speaks with kicker Tyler Bass (2) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. There's little Matthew Smiley can do to change Buffalo kicking off into the end zone on a fateful play which contributed to the Bills squandering a 3-point lead in the final 13 seconds of regulation of a thrilling and heartbreaking overtime loss to Kansas City in an AFC Division playoff in January. Smiley, newly promoted special teams coordinator, addressed the issue on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen, File)
Communication cited as issue in Bills' blown lead at KC

By John Wawrow Jun. 07, 2022 06:46 PM EDT

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald smiles during an NFL mini camp football practice Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams reaping rewards as Donald returns, Kupp eyes new deal

By Greg Beacham Jun. 07, 2022 04:24 PM EDT

Bills promote Brian Gaine to take over as assistant GM

Jun. 07, 2022 09:54 AM EDT
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills promoted Brian Gaine as assistant general manager, part of a series of moves announced on Tuesday to fill offseason...

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick waves to fans before an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday, June 3, 2022, that he informed former teammates of his intention to retire a day earlier. Former Bills running back Fred Jackson first announced the news of Fitzpatrick’s retirement on his Twitter account by posting an image and message from his former Buffalo teammate. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)
FitzMagic runs out: 39-year-old journeyman QB is retiring

By John Wawrow Jun. 03, 2022 10:11 AM EDT

FILE - Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Tavon Austin catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Nov. 28, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Buffalo Bills signed veteran receiver Austin on Thursday, June 2, 2022, a person with direct knowledge of the deal confirmed to The Associated Press. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the signing has not been announced. The move was first reported by NFL.com. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Bills add experience, depth by signing receiver Tavon Austin

By John Wawrow Jun. 02, 2022 10:12 PM EDT