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FILE - Simone Biles watches gymnasts perform at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka were not the first elite athletes to struggle with their own mental health, but their public admissions this year spotlighted a crisis not often addressed in the sporting world. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Mental health among athletes spotlighted in tumultuous 2021

By Jenna Fryer Dec. 22, 2021 09:56 AM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive end Everson Griffen (98) in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
The Latest: Duke-Miami women's basketball game postponed

By The Associated Press Dec. 12, 2020 04:47 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a pass in front of Detroit Lions cornerback Amani Oruwariye, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Cook runs over Lions, Vikings rough up Stafford in 34-20 win

By Dave Campbell Nov. 08, 2020 06:08 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....

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake (41) breaks into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game as Dallas Cowboys' Leighton Vander Esch (55) and Dontari Poe (95) defend in Arlington, Texas, Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Cowboys release DT Poe amid shakeup of disappointing defense

Oct. 28, 2020 06:46 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) catches a 24-yard touchdown pass over Minnesota Vikings defensive back Anthony Harris during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Young Vikings CBs fail 1st test, fall to Rodgers, Packers

By Dave Campbell Sep. 13, 2020 06:59 PM EDT

A lone fan has his picture taken in front of U.S. Bank Stadium before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Rodgers at ease as Packers roll past Vikings 43-34

By Dave Campbell Sep. 13, 2020 06:11 PM EDT

McCarthy era begins with Cowboys still seeking playoff run

By The Associated Press Sep. 08, 2020 03:26 PM EDT
DALLAS COWBOYS (8-8) New Faces: Coach Mike McCarthy, backup QB Andy Dalton, WR CeeDee Lamb, DE Everson Griffen, DE Aldon Smith, DT Dontari...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) does neck stretch the NFL football team's training camp Monday Aug. 24, 2020, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Zimmer, remodeled Vikings defense not buying regression

By Dave Campbell Aug. 27, 2020 04:54 PM EDT

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) greets teammate running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) at the beginning of an NFL football training camp practice in Frisco, Texas, Friday, Aug. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Sure sign of pandemic: Cowboys cope with Texas heat for camp

By Schuyler Dixon Aug. 14, 2020 05:38 PM EDT

Vikings put DE Odenigbo on COVID reserve; 7 players on list

By The Associated Press Jul. 29, 2020 07:38 PM EDT
The Minnesota Vikings put three more players, including defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo, on their reserve list for COVID-19 on Wednesday. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan (26) keeps watch during the second half in an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. The 29-year-old Ryan played his first four NFL seasons with New England, helping the Patriots win two Super Bowls before signing a three-year, $30 million contract that included $12 million guaranteed with Tennessee in 2017. He set career highs with 105 total tackles, 18 passes defensed and 4½ sacks to go along with four interceptions last season, but Tennessee chose to move on. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Some big names remain unsigned late in NFL's odd offseason

By Dennis Waszak Jr. May. 26, 2020 01:23 PM EDT