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NFL free agency: Panthers, 49ers, Patriots, Jets and Rams are early winners

Winning free agency doesn’t guarantee success. It’s still a good start. NFL teams have committed billions of dollars in free agency, hoping the players they’ve added can help them win a ...

Could the Chicago Bears leave Illinois? Indiana makes a play for the historic franchise

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A turf war over a football team is developing between two Midwestern states with a sometimes-discordant history. The storied Chicago Bears want to leave historic So...

Trey Hendrickson joins Ravens, Maxx Crosby still on Raiders and Daniel Jones re-signs with Colts

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 ne...

Lou Holtz, college football staple who coached Notre Dame to 1988 national title, dies at 89

Lou Holtz never met an opponent that couldn't beat him. Somehow, he squeaked out nearly 250 wins and a national title while cementing himself both as one of the most lovable and unlikable ch...

A rare handoff for Sean Payton as Davis Webb takes over Broncos play-calling

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Broncos coach Sean Payton confirmed Tuesday at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis that he's handing off play-calling duties to his new offensive coordinator, Davis ...

Finneseth ready for final season with Buffaloes in 2026

Former Durango High star is a special teams’ standout for Colorado

Seahawks ride their 'Dark Side' defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The “Dark Side” defense carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to a Lombardi Trophy. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdon...

Durango’s Super Bowl connection: John Benton helping lead Seahawks

Former Demon football player is Seattle’s offensive line coach

How aggressive free agency moves led the Patriots and Seahawks to the Super Bowl

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Winning the headlines during free agency in March doesn't typically lead to success in January and February in the NFL. This season, that hasn't been the case. Two of...

Matthew Stafford edges Drake Maye for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Matthew Stafford walked away with the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award and a declaration that he's returning to the Los Angeles Rams for another season. Stafford edged ...

Sean Payton's gamble: The decision that derailed the Broncos' Super Bowl dreams

DENVER (AP) — With a blizzard bearing down on Empower Field at Mile High, coach Sean Payton went for the jugular instead of the points, short-circuiting the Denver Broncos' drive to Super Bo...

Patriots punch ticket to 12th Super Bowl with gritty 10-7 win over Broncos in snowy Denver

DENVER (AP) — Drake Maye handled the sloppy, snowy conditions better than the home team and he scored New England’s only touchdown on a 6-yard keeper, propelling the Patriots to their 12th S...