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FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 file photo, Florida head coach Dan Mullen speaks with players before the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game between Florida and Alabama in Atlanta. Florida coach Dan Mullen finally acknowledged making some “regrettable” comments last year. None of those were more head-scratching than Mullen wanting to pack Florida Field during a pandemic. But he offered no apologies about staying quiet after ESPN reported he has interest in moving to the NFL. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Mullen focuses on Florida amid college football concerns

By Mark Long Feb. 16, 2021 05:50 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2020, file photo, signs about COVID-19 stand outside a door to enter the Pat Bowlen Fieldhouse during an NFL football practice at the headquarters of the Denver Broncos in Englewood, Colo. The pandemic has determined much of what we've seen thus far, and almost certainly will continue to with the predicted spikes in the coronavirus as the calendar heads toward winter. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Halfway through NFL season, uncertainty reigns off the field

By Barry Wilner Nov. 11, 2020 03:30 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Travis Fulgham (13) catches a touchdown pass against Baltimore Ravens' Marlon Humphrey (44) and Marcus Peters (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
Ravens' Humphrey says he has virus; Packers also have 1 case

By David Ginsburg Nov. 02, 2020 12:48 PM EST

A fan wearing a face mask sits alone on the stands before the start of the Champions League group C soccer match between FC Porto and Olympiacos at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. Only 3,750 fans were allowed on the stands. (Miguel Riopa, Pool via AP)
The Latest: Arizona athletics cuts 21 full-time positions

By The Associated Press Nov. 02, 2020 06:05 AM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, file photo, the entrance to the Tennessee Titans' practice facility is shown in Nashville, Tenn. A person familiar with the situation says the Tennessee Titans have their second straight day without positive coronavirus tests, giving them the potential to reopen their facility Wednesday after the NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak. The Titans had no positive tests Monday and continued that trend Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
AP source: Jets have presumptive positive COVID-19 test

By Teresa M. Walker And Barry Wilner Oct. 09, 2020 09:13 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Texas Tech coach Matt Wells applauds his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. Wells said at the start of this fall's camp that there was no question Alex Bowman was in line to take the first snap, and it was the sophomore quarterback's job “to solidify that role and extend his lead. It's up to him to play well.” (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
Texas Tech QB Bowman relishes fresh start in Wells' 2nd year

Sep. 01, 2020 10:11 PM EDT

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (32) leads teammates onto the field during an NFL football training camp Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Muscular Murray, Cardinals ready to show big improvement

By David Brandt Aug. 27, 2020 04:15 PM EDT

Soccer solidarity...Tiger speaks...MLF pay differences

Jun. 02, 2020 02:05 AM EDT
UNDATED (AP) — FIFA is calling for flexibility in allowing players to make gestures of support of American protesters during soccer matches. Organizers have...

Update on the latest in sports:

Jun. 02, 2020 12:45 AM EDT
GEORGE FLOYD-MAYWEATHER-FUNERAL Boxer Floyd Mayweather to pay for George Floyd's funeral UNDATED (AP) — Former boxing...

Soccer solidarity...Dykstra defamation action loses...Coach Pat Dye dies

Jun. 01, 2020 07:35 PM EDT
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — English soccer players took a knee during a match today in Liverpool in support of American protests following the death of George...

Update on the latest in sports:

Jun. 01, 2020 11:05 AM EDT
GEORGE FLOYD-MAYWEATHER-FUNERAL Boxer Floyd Mayweather to pay for George Floyd's funeral UNDATED (AP) — Former boxing...

FILE - In this Dc. 18, 2017 file photo, former Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant talks during a news conference in Los Angeles. Bryant and fellow NBA greats Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett headlined a nine-person group announced Saturday, April 4, 2020, as this year’s class of enshrinees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. They all got into the Hall in their first year of eligibility, as did WNBA great Tamika Catchings. Two-time NBA champion coach Rudy Tomjanovich, longtime Baylor women’s coach Kim Mulkey, 1,000-game winner Barbara Stevens of Bentley and three-time Final Four coach Eddie Sutton were selected. So was former FIBA Secretary General Patrick Baumann. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
The Latest: Lakers GM Pelinka draws inspiration from Bryant

By The Associated Press Apr. 08, 2020 06:09 AM EDT