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The NFL averaged 22.3 million viewers per game during the league's opening week, making it the most-watched Week 1 on record for the second straight year.

The NFL is not planning any discipline for Lamar Jackson after Baltimore's star quarterback exchanged shoves with a fan last weekend in a loss at Buffalo.

Maryland coach Mike Locksley has often emphasized his "developmental program" and the required patience as players learn the ways of the college game. This year, however, Maryland's freshmen have thrown the prerequisites to play out the window.

Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt on Thursday was named the NFL's Rookie of the Week after rushing for 82 yards and a touchdown in his pro debut.

A public relations associate with the Carolina Panthers was fired over an Instagram post that mocked the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, who was gunned down at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

The death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist, led to an outpouring of support throughout the sports world on Wednesday and Thursday.

Lamar Jackson apologized to the fan he exchanged shoves with during Baltimore's loss at Buffalo last weekend.

A serpentine specter looms over the Washington Commanders, providing inspiration for players who grew up admiring the cool charisma of the NBA's "Black Mamba."

In a sense, the Baltimore Ravens had one job this season: stay out of their own way.

Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons remains grateful to Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn, even though they're no longer together in Dallas.