The Washington Commanders' path to returning to nation's capital is clear after an on-again, off-again saga in Congress ended with a late reprieve.

A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the District of Columbia is no longer included in Congress’ short-term spending bill that lawmakers are racing to pass before a government shutdown.

Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and other area leaders celebrated the start of an $800 million downtown arena renovation Thursday.

The Washington Commanders are another step closer to the possibility of returning to the franchise’s old home in the nation’s capital.

Las Vegas police say they found Raiders football player Charles Snowden passed out behind the wheel of a Jeep Cherokee atop a retaining wall before his arrest on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.

The NFL will consider expanding replay assist to include facemask penalties and other plays.

A person with knowledge of the meeting says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has met with congressional leaders to speak to them about the ongoing security issue of drones on game days.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris have met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill as efforts push forward to secure access to the RFK Stadium site in the District of Columbia.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is working “very hard” on bringing a game to Berlin in the future.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is still reviewing the latest claims of sexual assault and battery against Deshaun Watson.

The NFL’s aggressive international growth plan could include holding a Super Bowl outside the United States for the first time.

A former NFL Media journalist announced that he’s reached a settlement with the NFL to resolve a lawsuit in which he accused the league of refusing to address long-standing institutional discrimination while also alleging his contract was not renewed because he repeatedly voiced concerns regarding equity and racial injustice.

NFL owners have approved a rule allowing private equity investors in their teams.

Jon Gruden is asking the entire Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider a decision by a three-justice panel to throw out a lawsuit he filed against the NFL over emails leaked to the media before he resigned as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021.

The damages a federal jury has ordered the NFL to pay for violating antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service is $4,707,259,944.64.

Former NFL coach Jon Gruden has lost a bid for three Nevada Supreme Court justices to reconsider whether a lawsuit he filed against the NFL after he resigned from the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021 should be heard in courts or in private arbitration.

Sports leagues have 4.8 billion reasons to review how they distribute out-of-market broadcasts after the judgement against the NFL in the “Sunday Ticket” case in U.S. District Court.

A jury in U.S. District Court ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages Thursday after ruling that the league violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service.

The jury began deliberations Wednesday in a class-action lawsuit filed by “Sunday Ticket” subscribers claiming the NFL broke antitrust law.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated during testimony in federal court Monday that the league’s “Sunday Ticket” package, the subject of a class-action lawsuit, is a premium product while also defending the league’s broadcast model.

The NFL’s dedication to expanding flag football starts at the top.

The NFL draft tour has not had a stop quite like the one in Detroit.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he thinks the league will dramatically increase its number of international games in the next decade.

The players selected in the first round of the NFL draft.

Caleb Williams is heading to the Windy City, aiming to become the franchise quarterback Chicago has sought for decades.

Employees of the company tasked with rapidly personalizing jerseys for each first-round NFL draft pick as they are announced don’t need to travel very far for this year’s player selections in Detroit.

A judge says a federal lawsuit against the NFL’s disability plan can proceed to trial.

The Philadelphia Eagles will be the host team for the NFL’s first regular-season game in Brazil on Friday, Sept. 6.

Eminem stood alongside Pro Football Hall of Famers Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson before the Detroit Lions hosted a playoff game for the first time in three decades, soaking up an electric atmosphere at Ford Field.

The Houston Texans have claimed hard-hitting but oft-suspended safety Kareem Jackson off waivers from the Denver Broncos.

The NFL will play a regular-season game in Brazil in 2024.

If you think suspended safety Kareem Jackson has learned his lesson from illegal hits after drawing five fines, two ejections and six games' worth of suspensions, think again.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he sees football becoming a global sport within the next decade and that his league is at the forefront of that effort.

Suspended safety Kareem Jackson of the Denver Broncos says he's flying to New York on Wednesday to meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss his latest suspension and what he calls the league's uneven enforcement of its player safety rules.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says Berlin has shown “a lot of interest” in hosting a game as the league plans to extend its agreement to play in Germany beyond 2025.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league still needs to hire more minority head coaches.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has received his long-expected contract extension.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says the league could stage a game in yet another international location “as early as next year."

The NFL has revised its gambling policy and is reinstating three players who previously received longer suspensions.

A former NFL Media journalist is accusing the league of refusing to address what he calls long-standing institutional discrimination and says his contract was not renewed because he repeatedly voiced concerns regarding equity and racial injustice.

One year after the NFL vigorously tried to suspend Deshaun Watson a minimum of one season for alleged sexual misconduct before settling on 11 games, the three-time Pro Bowl quarterback is moving forward.

The NFL has responded to a Nevada congresswoman’s inquiries about the league’s gambling policies with a detailed letter that includes a call for lawmakers and law enforcement to pay additional attention to illegal gambling and put more resources toward combating it.

New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara and Indianapolis Colts defensive back Chris Lammons each have been suspended for three regular-season games by the NFL because of their involvement in a February 2022 fight in Las Vegas.

Jim Brown's extraordinary life was celebrated in a moving tribute just a short walk from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

A federal judge says she's not changing her decision to let NFL Coach Brian Flores put the league on trial over claims that he and other Black coaches face discrimination.

NFL owners have unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders from Dan Snyder to a group led by Josh Harris.

Norma Hunt, the second wife of the late Kansas City Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt and the only woman to attend every Super Bowl, has died.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell expressed confidence in the completion of the $6.05 billion sale of the Washington Commanders.

Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL have agreed on the framework of a three-year contract extension that will keep him in place until 2027.

The NFL has pushed the kickoff return further toward irrelevance with a priority on player safety.

The attorneys general of New York and California are investigating allegations of workplace discrimination at the NFL.

The NFL and other sports leagues spent many years staying as far away as they could from sports betting because they said it was necessary to protect the integrity of their games.

The Supreme Court’s 2018 ruling in Murphy vs.

The NFL took another step at the owners meetings to increase diversity throughout the league while continuing to face criticism and a lawsuit for lack of representation among head coaches.

Embattled Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder could very well sell the franchise before an investigation into his organization’s conduct can be complete.

Will Anderson Jr. might be the best defensive player in this year's NFL draft.

A federal judge says NFL Coach Brian Flores can let a jury decide the merits of his discrimination claims against the league, the Denver Broncos, the New York Giants and the Houston Texans, but he must pursue his claims against the Miami Dolphins through arbitration.

From Super Bowl opening night to the night before the big game, the party was on all week long.

Ten retired players are accusing the NFL of lying and flagrantly violating federal law in denying disability benefits.

From diversity to concussions, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated the league is still looking for improvement.

The NFL has signed a 10-year agreement with DAZN Group to deliver the Game Pass International service to fans outside the United States beginning with the 2023 season.

NFL owners have approved a resolution that could lead to a neutral site for the AFC championship in response to the cancellation of Monday night’s Bills-Bengals game after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field.

The NFL’s decision to cancel the Bills-Bengals game has major playoff implications for several teams.

The NFL pushed ahead Tuesday with a difficult balancing act, navigating players’ emotions after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin’s shocking cardiac arrest with a tight playoff schedule and emphasizing Hamlin’s health was its main focus.

ESPN initially showed a replay a couple of times of Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsing to the turf during the first quarter of Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals before going to a commercial.

The NFL has informed the Bills and Bengals their suspended game will not be resumed this week while the Week 18 schedule remains unchanged.

Former NFL official Art McNally has died after a distinguished career that led to him becoming the first on-field official inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The NFL has announced a multiyear agreement with Google for “NFL Sunday Ticket.”.

Quarterback Davius Richard ran for 97 yards and two touchdowns, including a 1-yard scoring plunge in overtime, and North Carolina Central beat Jackson State 41-34 in the Celebration Bowl.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay says he isn’t ready to oust Daniel Snyder as owner of the Washington Commanders and wants to discuss the possibility with other NFL owners.

Deshaun Watson signed autographs, posed for selfies, ignored the boos and earned a sloppy win.

If the NFL had its way, Deshaun Watson wouldn’t be playing this week or anytime this year.

The Washington Commanders have agreed to return security deposits to former season ticket holders and pay a $250,000 penalty in a settlement with the state of Maryland.

The Washington Commanders have been sued again by the District of Columbia.

The NFL plans to play more regular-season games in Germany, possibly sooner than expected.

The NFL’s overwhelming popularity just keeps on growing, no matter how many significant, unsavory off-field issues loom as its season enters its second half.

The District of Columbia attorney general’s office has filed a civil consumer protection lawsuit against the Washington Commanders, owner Dan Snyder, the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry expects suspended quarterback Deshaun Watson to play on Dec. 4 in Houston — against his former team — when his 11-game ban ends for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.

Doug Pederson believes the Jaguars' trade for suspended wide receiver Calvin Ridley will make the team better. Eventually. Pederson said that he won't know for sure until the league clears the former Falcons' first-round pick to return to play.

Suspended Atlanta receiver Calvin Ridley is getting a fresh start in Jacksonville.

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder still hasn’t been interviewed for the NFL’s investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against him.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said suspended Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has met the requirements of his settlement with the league to this point after being accused of sexual misconduct by two dozen women.

Colts owner Jim Irsay says there’s “merit to remove” Dan Snyder as owner of the Washington Commanders.

There isn’t expected to be any significant news related to concussions, roughing-the-passer penalties or Washington owner Dan Snyder when NFL owners meet in New York on Tuesday.

Dan Snyder's ownership of Washington's NFL franchise has been a matter of considerable debate for years.

Three people with knowledge of the agenda tell The Associated Press there is no plan to vote on Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder’s status next week at the NFL owners' meetings in New York.

Saquon Barkley took a direct snap and ran for a 2-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to cap the New York Giants’ 27-22 comeback victory over the Packers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, spoiling Green Bay’s international debut.

The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to make changes to the league’s concussion protocol following a joint investigation into the procedures after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered what was described as a back injury against the Buffalo Bills last month.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is prepared "to make a change or two” to its concussion protocol amid questions about the handling of Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s recent injuries.

For the second straight week, DirecTV’s “NFL Sunday Ticket” package is experiencing problems for those trying to view games through the app or online.

Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes, rookie Jaylen Watson returned an interception 99 yards for the go-ahead fourth-quarter score, and the Kansas City Chiefs held on to beat the Los Angeles Chargers 27-24.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver says Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver was likely spared even stronger sanctioning by the NBA for his racist, misogynistic and hostile words and actions because of one key conclusion by investigators.

Lawyers for three Black NFL coaches alleging racial bias by the league took aim directly at Commissioner Roger Goodell in their latest arguments against arbitrating a dispute they say belongs before a jury.

Former Raiders coach Jon Gruden says he is “ashamed” about his old offensive emails that cost him his job and hopes to get another chance in football.

The attorney for a California teenager who has accused a Buffalo Bills rookie and two of his former college teammates of gang rape says the NFL team has not contacted him despite saying it had conducted a “thorough investigation.”.

Cleveland quarterback Deshaun Watson was suspended for 11 games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy following accusations of sexual misconduct made against him by two dozen women in Texas when he played for Houston.

Two people familiar with the negotiations tell the AP that talks between the NFL and NFL Players Association on a discipline settlement for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson have progressed.

Jacoby Brissett has jumped ahead of Deshaun Watson on Cleveland’s depth chart.

Deshaun Watson’s apologized before his preseason debut with the Cleveland Browns and then got an earful from opposing fans.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has apologized “to all the women I have impacted” after he was accused of sexual misconduct during massage therapy sessions in Texas.