Chicago Bears

Coaches, players make best of NFL’s 1st virtual offseason

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Turns out there’s only so much that can be done virtually.

Football

Rams chasing 49ers, Seahawks, Cards in power-packed NFC West

A year ago, the Los Angeles Rams were fresh off a Super Bowl trip and back-to-back NFC West titles, feeling good about where they stood in the division.

MLB

The Latest: Astros foundation provides pizza to firefighters

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Baseball

The Latest: AP source: Salary reductions for top NBA execs

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Travel

The Latest: Australia cancels track championships for 2020

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NFL

NFL memes business: In virus age, teams feign deal ignorance

A sense of humor and a dash of creativity, along with memes from "Friends," "SpongeBob SquarePants" and the "Real Housewives" franchise, helped NFL teams' social-media crews tell the story of free...

Chicago Bears

The Latest: Broncos agree to deal with QB Jeff Driskel

The Latest on NFL free agency. Teams can negotiate with representatives of free agents for the second day Tuesday but cannot finalize any agreements until Wednesday (all times EDT):

NFL

NFL bars player and team personnel travel in free agency

The NFL has barred in-person interviews with free agents and is requiring local physical examinations for them rather than team-conducted exams.

Cincinnati Bengals

The Latest: 49ers safety Jimmie Ward gets 3-yr deal to stay

The Latest on NFL free agency. Teams were required to use franchise tags on players by noon EDT Monday. Teams can negotiate with representatives of free agents for the next two days but cannot...

Kenyan Drake

AP Source: Cards get WR Hopkins from Texans for RB Johnson

The Arizona Cardinals have acquired three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade that will send running back David Johnson and draft picks to the Houston Texans, a person familiar with...

Chicago Bears

NFL At 100: From head to toe, players equipment has evolved

MIAMI — Red Grange looked more like the pilot of a single-engine airplane than a dominant halfback who once thrived in a single-wing offense.

Kansas City

Suggs aiming for Super Bowl after joining Chiefs last month

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There was a moment during practice last week, while the Kansas City Chiefs were prepping for their AFC title game against Tennessee, that caused linebackers coach Matt...

Larry Fitzgerald

Cardinals WR Fitzgerald purchases minority stake in Suns

PHOENIX — Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has purchased a minority stake in the NBA's Phoenix Suns.

Larry Fitzgerald

Cardinals star WR Fitzgerald returning for 2020 season

TEMPE, Arizona — Cardinals star wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is coming back to the team for the 2020 season.

Kansas City

Texans-KC set NFL playoff record with 52 points in 1st half

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Texans and Chiefs set a postseason record for combined points in the first half on Sunday when the Chiefs rallied from a 24-0 first-quarter deficit to take a 28-24 lead...

Football

From AirPods to airing it out: Murray learns the ways of NFL

TEMPE, Ariz. — Quarterback Kyler Murray spent his rookie season with the Arizona Cardinals dealing with issues big and small: Becoming a leader, reading defenses, studying film and knowing...

Football

Lynch’s return provides a spark for Seahawks locker room

RENTON, Wash. — When Marshawn Lynch played his last game for Seattle in January 2016, a playoff loss to Carolina, the idea of him ever wearing a Seahawks uniform again seemed preposterous....

Sports

Behind The Call: Wondering about NFL overtime structure

Here are two elements of the NFL's 10-minute overtime that deserve re-examination by the league during the offseason.

Chicago Bears

The Latest: Bears NT Goldman leaves with concussion

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NFL

AP source: Cardinals’ Shaw drops appeal of ban for gambling

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Josh Shaw has dropped his appeal of a one-year NFL suspension for gambling on league games, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Friday....

Chicago Bears

49ers lose in wild finish but end six-year playoff drought

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Football

The Latest: Pats can clinch playoff berth by beating Texans

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General News

Cardinals’ Josh Shaw suspended for betting on NFL games

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Josh Shaw has been suspended through at least the end of the 2020 season for betting on NFL games on multiple occasions this season, the first time in more than 35...

Football

49ers rally past Cardinals 36-26 on 4 TD passes by Garoppolo

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Jimmy Garoppolo felt the rush coming, lofted up a pass to Jeff Wilson Jr. and then let the crowd tell him everything else.

Cincinnati Bengals

The Latest: Afternoon of routs followed by close calls

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New Orleans Saints

The Latest: Minkah’s magic leads Steelers past Rams 17-12

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Chicago Bears

49ers vs Seahawks, with Sherman on other side of rivalry

The last time the San Francisco 49ers had a winning record for a home game in November, Colin Kaepernick was their quarterback and Russell Wilson and Richard Sherman ate turkey legs at midfield to...

Zac Taylor

Calling plays in NFL a challenge for some rookie NFL coaches

Maybe Sean McVay made it all look just too easy.

NFL

Garoppolo throws 4 TD passes, 49ers beat Cardinals 28-25

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 317 yards and four touchdowns and the San Francisco 49ers reach the halfway point of their season undefeated, beating the Arizona Cardinals 28-25...

Arizona

49ers look to end 8-game skid vs. NFC West rival Cardinals

Jim Tomsula and Chip Kelly couldn't do it in their one season as head coach in San Francisco. Kyle Shanahan hasn't done it in two years with the 49ers.

Football

AP Source: Brees starting vs. Cardinals

NEW ORLEANS — A person familiar with the situation says record-setting quarterback Drew Brees will start for the New Orleans Saints against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, beginning his...