Football (NFL)

Miami standout Cam Ward is widely considered the top quarterback prospect of this year's NFL draft and the favorite to be selected by the Tennessee Titans with the No. 1 overall selection.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A political battle fit for the gridiron is underway in Ohio, where state Republican leaders are clashing over whether to single out the Cleveland Browns for help building a new suburban domed stadium or impose tax hikes to fund

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Quarterback Cam Ward might be the first player off this year's NFL draft board. Five years ago, he was pretty much off everybody's radar outside of West Columbia, Texas.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears have agreed to a $40 million, three-year contract extension with cornerback Kyler Gordon, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

CLEVELAND (AP) — Joe Flacco is heading back to Cleveland. The veteran NFL quarterback agreed to terms with the Browns on a one-year deal on Friday. Flacco will have a base salary of $4 million but can earn more with incentives.

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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts released Matt Gay on Thursday, a surprising move that came just two years after he became the NFL's highest-paid kicker. He had two years remaining on his $22.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Linebacker Troy Reeder has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams announced the deal Thursday with Reeder, a member of their Super Bowl championship team in the 2021-22 season.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Some NFL teams are sending Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter to the offensive meetings first. Others have him meet the defensive coaches first.

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and his wife were involved in a domestic dispute at their South Florida high-rise condominium, but no charges were filed, according to a police report.