In a new lawsuit, one of the first three women to officiate an NFL game describes her three years at the pinnacle of her profession as a descent into the grip of a sexist institution unable to treat a woman as an equal
April 01, 2026
A turf war over a football team is developing between two Midwestern states with a long rivalry
March 14, 2026
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wouldn’t rule out re-engaging in trade talks for edge rusher Maxx Crosby while saying he didn’t anticipate such a move since his club is “pretty far down the road” in free agency
March 13, 2026
The Los Angeles Rams are counting on newly acquired cornerback Trent McDuffie to help them return to the Super Bowl after being tantalizingly close in each of the previous two seasons against teams that ended up winning it all
March 13, 2026
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch and siblings look to transfer stake in team to their children
March 12, 2026
The Baltimore Ravens landed their star pass rusher in Trey Hendrickson, Maxx Crosby is back in Las Vegas for now and Daniel Jones is staying in Indianapolis as part of a busy start to the new league year
March 12, 2026
Authorities say a former NFL player who is charged with murder in his girlfriend’s death in Tennessee asked an AI bot for advice before he called 911
March 12, 2026
Edge rusher Trey Hendrickson has agreed on a four-year, $112 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens, according to a person with knowledge of the deal
March 11, 2026
A handful of NFL teams at a crossroad or committed to starting over at quarterback are finding scant options for upgrades
February 26, 2026
A deal isn’t a deal until it’s official
March 11, 2026
Through its social media feed, the White House has sent out a series of pumped-up videos that mix real Iran war explosions with movie action heroes, video game footage and sports heroes
March 10, 2026
The Miami Dolphins are moving on from Tua Tagovailoa but his contract will still be an albatross on the team for two more seasons
March 10, 2026
Tom Brady and the Fanatics Flag Football Classic are moving closer to home for their inaugural event, switching from Saudi Arabia to Los Angeles
March 10, 2026
The Miami Dolphins are moving on from Tua Tagovailoa and starting over at quarterback with Malik Willis
March 09, 2026
Travis Kelce is close to a new deal that keeps him with the Kansas City Chiefs for a 14th season, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press
March 09, 2026
Cornerback Montaric “Buster” Brown signed a three-year, $33 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars hours before the start of the NFL's legal, free-agency tampering period
March 09, 2026
Maxx Crosby said goodbye to Raiders fans Saturday
March 08, 2026
Chicago Bears Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman is retiring after five seasons, a person with knowledge of the decision said Tuesday
March 04, 2026
The Buffalo Bills have agreed to acquire wide receiver D
March 06, 2026
The New England Patriots have informed wide receiver Stefon Diggs that he’ll be released when the new league year begins next week, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press
March 05, 2026
The Arizona Cardinals have informed two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kyler Murray that they plan to release him at the beginning of the new league year on March 11, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press
March 04, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts placed a transition tag on quarterback Daniel Jones and the New York Jets used the franchise tag on running back Breece Hall as teams beat the deadline to place tags on potential free agents
March 04, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys have placed the franchise tag on George Pickens, a move that would guarantee the receiver $27.3 million in 2026 while the sides work on a long-term contract
February 28, 2026
The Spanish soccer league wants to resurrect plans to stage a regular-season game in the United States
February 27, 2026
The Chicago Bears’ potential move to Indiana took another step forward when a key committee approved a plan to create an agency that would help get a stadium built
February 19, 2026
Woman wins Ravens season tickets for 20 years in scratch-off contest
February 19, 2026
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was an athlete from a young age, and throughout his life he immersed himself in the world of sports
February 18, 2026
The Cleveland Browns say safety Ronnie Hickman was treated for minor injuries and released after reports that he was jumped by four men in a hotel lobby
February 16, 2026
The Seattle Seahawks are expected to hire San Francisco 49ers tight ends coach and run game coordinator Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the hiring process said Sunday
February 16, 2026
Stefon Diggs, Patriots wide receiver, pleads not guilty to assault, strangulation charges in Massachusetts
February 13, 2026
Sports are a big part of prediction markets
February 13, 2026
Ernest Jones IV dropped a few choice words while praising his defensive teammates, his offensive line, his quarterback and the city of Seattle ahead of the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory parade
February 11, 2026
The Las Vegas Raiders introduced Klint Kubiak as their new head coach
February 11, 2026
Seattle's Super Bowl victory over New England on Sunday night didn't break viewership records
February 11, 2026
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye doesn’t plan to have any surgical procedures on his throwing shoulder after receiving a pain-relieving injection before the Super Bowl
February 10, 2026
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance resonated deeply with Latino audiences
February 10, 2026
A day after the Seattle Seahawks became Super Bowl champions, speculation about the halftime music showdown is making news
February 09, 2026
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has had the final two of nearly 30 civil lawsuits against him dismissed
February 09, 2026
The attorney for Atlanta Falcons rookie James Pearce Jr. says Pearce “maintains his innocence” as he faces five felony charges following his arrest near Miami on Saturday night
February 09, 2026
Thousands gathered in San Francisco in the days leading up to the most anticipated game on the NFL calendar
February 09, 2026
His dad had never seen him play in an NFL game before Super Bowl LX. All Kenneth Walker did was go out and win MVP
February 09, 2026
Drake Maye was a dependable and steadying force for the New England Patriots this season
February 09, 2026
For many Puerto Ricans in San Juan and beyond, the Super Bowl lasted all of 13 minutes
February 09, 2026
On the sideline of Levi’s Stadium two seasons ago, Sam Darnold patiently paid his dues behind Brock Purdy as San Francisco’s backup quarterback and soaked up every ounce of knowledge he could from the coaches
February 09, 2026
Kenneth Walker III is running into free agency with a Super Bowl MVP
February 09, 2026
Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba returned in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 60 after being taken to the locker room in the third quarter to be evaluated for a concussion
February 09, 2026
Super Bowl 60 is almost here, and it’s a rematch: The New England Patriots versus the Seattle Seahawks
February 08, 2026
Girls flag football is booming at the high school level. It’s a little more complicated for the boys
February 07, 2026
A person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press that the New York Jets are hiring Seth Ryan as their offensive passing game coordinator
February 07, 2026
Single Gen Z women outpace Gen Z men to homeownership despite overall decline in first-time buyers
Ukraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran conflict
Where Trump falters with Republicans — and where he holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters
Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says
Bulgaria wants U.S. to allow visa-free travel for its nationals, says PM
Finnish divers recover remaining 2 bodies of Italians from underwater cave in Maldives