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Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Oct. 14-20

By The Associated Press Oct. 13, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 18 1924 — Harold “Red” Grange accounts for six touchdowns in Illinois’ 39-14 win over Michigan. Grange returns the opening kickoff 95 yards for a...

FILE - In this July 26, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich, right, talks with center Ryan Kelly (78) who warms up during practice at the NFL team's football training camp in Westfield, Ind. Reich is always considering new approaches to finish the job. So this offseason, he made a proposal to Kelly.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Colts change offseason schedule by cutting deal with players

By Michael Marot May. 18, 2021 02:38 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton celebrates a catch during the team's NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Indianapolis. Hilton tested the free-agent market and came to the same conclusion he made last summer — he wanted to stay in Indianapolis. So on Wednesday, March 24, the longtime Colts receiver agreed to a one-year contract worth $10 million and $8 million in guaranteed money. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Colts bring back Pro Bowl receiver Hilton on 1-year deal

By Michael Marot Mar. 24, 2021 06:42 PM EDT

FILE - Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) celebrates a defensive stop against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, file photo. Leonard was selected Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, to The Associated Press All-Pro Team. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Ballard contemplates possibility of Rivers returning to Indy

By Michael Marot Jan. 14, 2021 05:21 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive back Darious Williams (31) looks back as he scores on an interception from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, right, during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
The Latest: Rams surge to 30-13 lead over Seahawks in fourth

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2021 07:51 PM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs for a touchdown as Houston Texans' Jacob Martin (54) chases during the first half of an NFL football game in Houston. The Titans play the Baltimore Ravens in a wild-card playoff game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
Bucs and Browns reach territory Tom Brady visits annually

By Barry Wilner Jan. 08, 2021 10:51 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh cheers on his team from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. One year ago, Saleh and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy missed out on the coaching carousel despite being coordinators of the two Super Bowl teams. The two figure to be near the top of many of the lists of possible head coaching candidates again this offseason when the NFL is hoping some new rules lead to more opportunities for minority coaches.(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
For non-playoff teams, important NFL offseason is underway

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 06, 2021 02:42 AM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) walks off the field after an injury during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Latest: Henry runs for 2k, Titans' doink wins AFC South

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2021 05:59 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) is tripped up by New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley as strong safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) defends in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
No preseason, no problem: NFL rookies shine in strange year

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2020 02:30 PM EST

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (2) celebrates his field goal with teammate during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North

By The Associated Press Dec. 13, 2020 12:17 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, center, jokes with backup quarterbacks Jeff Driskel, left, and Brett Rypien during an NFL football practice in Englewood, Colo., in this Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, file photo. The Broncos activated three quarterbacks—starter Lock and backups Rypien and Blake Bortles—from the COVID-19 list Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, to insure that the team will not be without quarterbacks on the roster for the game against the Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday as the Broncos were last Sunday when hosting the New Orleans Saints. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
The virus's toll: How 32 NFL teams have been hit by COVID-19

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2020 04:32 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) watches the final minutes from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
The Latest: Cowboys win, NFC East teams all have 3 wins

By The Associated Press Nov. 22, 2020 12:55 PM EST

NFL coaches, players on fewer fans affecting home-field edge

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2020 05:12 PM EST
NFL home teams have a losing overall record this late in the season for the first time in almost 40 years. The pandemic is limiting teams to partial capacity...

The Miami Dolphins and the Arizona Cardinals compete during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
With limited fans, NFL home teams on pace for losing record

By Schuyler Dixon Nov. 13, 2020 04:50 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) is pressured by New Orleans Saints defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) as he throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
QBs Brady, Newton, Rivers still finding footing in new homes

By Mark Long Nov. 13, 2020 03:00 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
AFC features plenty of star power even without Tom Brady

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 10, 2020 03:18 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard (53) celebrates a sack against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts still looking for consistency halfway through season

By Michael Marot Nov. 09, 2020 03:57 PM EST

Lions face Colts, going for Patricia's 1st 3-game win streak

By The Associated Press Oct. 29, 2020 12:10 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (4-2) at DETROIT (3-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Colts by 3 RECORD VS....

New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) celebrates with teammates after making an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
The Latest: Brady, Bucs roll to win, give Packers first loss

By The Associated Press Oct. 18, 2020 03:47 PM EDT

NFL Today, Week 5

By The Associated Press Oct. 11, 2020 09:21 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Oct. 12 Los Angeles Chargers (1-3) at New Orleans (2-2), Monday 8:15 p.m. EDT, ESPN. ...