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Former NFL star Richard Sherman arrested on suspicion of DUI, authorities in Washington state say
SEATTLE (AP) — Former NFL star Richard Sherman was arrested early Saturday on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the Washington State Patrol....
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Chiefs sign punter Matt Araiza, who was dropped from lawsuit in December after alleged rape
BY DAVE SKRETTA KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are signing punter Matt Araiza, who was dropped from a lawsuit in December that had been...
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NFL’s salary cap skyrockets to $255.4 million, up a record $30.6 million
The NFL’s salary cap for 2024 will be $255.4 million, up a record $30.6 million from last year. The cap number has gone from $198.2...
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Chicago Bears add Jennifer King as their 1st ever female assistant coach
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have hired Jennifer King as their first female coach in franchise history working as an offensive assistant...
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2 men are charged with murder in the deadly shooting at Kansas City’s Super Bowl celebration
By Nick Ingram and Margery A. Beck, Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two men charged with murder in last week’s shooting after the Kansas City...
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Two juveniles charged in mass shooting at Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two juveniles have been charged with crimes connected to the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally, authorities said Friday. A...
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Chiefs lineman Trey Smith shares WWE title belt with frightened boy after parade shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith shared the WWE title belt to help calm a young boy in the...
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At least 8 children among 22 hit by gunfire at end of Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade; 1 person killed
BY HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH AND NICK INGRAM THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Eight children were among 22 people...
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The game. The ads. The music. The puppies. Here’s why millions are excited for Super Bowl Sunday
Even if it’s not the game itself, millions of Americans will find something to be excited about when it comes to Super Bowl Sunday — and that’s...
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NFL’s first Super Bowl in Las Vegas has plenty of storylines plus an interesting football matchup
BY ROB MAADDI LAS VEGAS (AP) — The first Super Bowl in Las Vegas has everything the imaginary NFL scriptwriters could’ve wanted. There’s Patrick Mahomes and...
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Patrick Mahomes tight-lipped about his dad’s arrest ahead of the Super Bowl
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said Monday night his father was “doing good” after his arrest for driving while intoxicated, but...
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NFL officiating can create controversy, even at a Super Bowl. Here are some memorable calls
BY HOWARD FENDRICH When it comes to officiating, NFL fans — not to mention players and coaches — tend to remember the misses or mistakes, real or...
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Super Bowl opening night extravaganza in Las Vegas could be the wildest one yet
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Super Bowl opening night evolved into a wacky, circus-like spectacle long before Las Vegas had a chance to host the NFL’s...
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The New America’s Team: How the Chiefs have become the new ‘it team’ in professional sports
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The polarizing moniker is still applied to the Dallas Cowboys these days, regardless of whether it rings as true as...
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Carl Weathers, NFL, CFL linebacker-turned-actor who starred in ‘Rocky’ and ‘Predator’ movies, dies at 76
Carl Weathers, a former NFL linebacker who became a Hollywood action movie and comedy star, playing nemesis-turned-ally Apollo Creed in the “Rocky” movies, facing-off against...
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NFL players steadily have used more mental health resources since the pandemic, league and union say
By Larry Lage ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Former NFL offensive lineman T.J. Lang said no one discussed mental health 15 years ago at the...
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From marching bands to megastars: How the Super Bowl halftime show became a global spectacle
BY JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. LOS ANGELES (AP) — Underneath his umbrella, NFL legend Dan Marino stood nearly drenched on the sideline watching Prince’s epic “Purple Rain” Super Bowl halftime...
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Early money heavily on Kansas City Chiefs to repeat as Super Bowl champions
BY MARK ANDERSON LAS VEGAS (AP) — Minutes after beating Baltimore 17-10 on Sunday to clinch a spot in the Super Bowl, Travis Kelce had a message...
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Brock Purdy, 49ers rally from 17 points down, beat Lions 34-31 to advance to Super Bowl
BY JOSH DUBOW SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Brock Purdy threw for 267 yards and a touchdown, and the San Francisco 49ers rallied from 17...
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Man convicted of manslaughter in the killing of former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A man who shot former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith following a traffic crash nearly eight years ago has been...
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Mahomes, Kelce are headed to the Super Bowl after Chiefs shut down Ravens 17-10
BY NOAH TRISTER BALTIMORE (AP) — Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were at their magnificent best in the first half, and Kansas City’s defense delivered another...
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Lions-49ers game features 2 of the NFL’s top 3 offenses, but San Francisco has big edge on defense
By Rob Maaddi The San Francisco 49ers are back in a familiar spot facing a Detroit Lions team new to this stage. No team has...
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Chiefs-Ravens matchup features star quarterbacks, stingy defenses and potential Hall of Fame coaches
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs took a different route to face the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship game. They’re going on the...
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NFL reaches ‘major milestone’ with record 9 minority head coaches in place for the 2024 season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The National Football League has urged teams for years to hire more minority head coaches. That mission finally seems to be...
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Trial delayed for man who says he fatally shot ex-Saints star Will Smith in self-defense
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The manslaughter retrial for the man who fatally shot New Orleans Saints star Will Smith almost eight years ago was delayed Tuesday after...