Ernie Zampese of ‘Air Coryell’ Chargers, Cowboys, dies at 86
August 29, 2022 GMTErnie Zampese, one of the architects of the Dan Fouts-led “Air Coryell” offense with the San Diego Chargers and Troy Aikman's play-caller for the last of the Dallas Cowboys' three Super Bowl titles in the 1990s, has died.
Russell Wilson Era begins for Denver Broncos back in Seattle
August 23, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Peyton Manning didn't have to deal with his emotional return to Indianapolis until he'd been a member of the Denver Broncos for almost a year and a half.
No such homecoming honeymoon awaits Russell Wilson.
Fox promoting Olsen caps NFL’s announcer movement for now
May 31, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — At least when it comes to its top announcing crews, the NFL’s free agency is over for this year.
Fox Sports completed its lineup for the 2022 season on Tuesday by announcing Greg Olsen as its lead NFL analyst.
Buck, Aikman excited about ‘starting over’ with ESPN
May 17, 2022 GMTIt's been two months since Joe Buck jumped from Fox to ESPN. It wasn’t until Monday that the gravity of moving into the “Monday Night Football” booth hit him.
Buck and Troy Aikman made their first trips to ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut, to meet with executives and future co-workers who are preparing for the upcoming season.
‘ManningCast’ comes to golf as PGA gets alternate telecast
May 10, 2022 GMTJoe Buck is back in golf at another major, this time the PGA Championship with ESPN. He’ll be sharing his space with the likes of Fred Couples and Charles Barkley, and Peyton and Eli Manning will be sure to drop in.
Buck, Aikman going from Fox to ESPN’s ‘Monday Night’ booth
March 16, 2022 GMTOn the first day of the new league year, one of the NFL's top broadcasting teams is moving from Fox to ESPN.
ESPN announced on Wednesday a move that has been in the works for nearly a month — Joe Buck and Troy Aikman will be broadcasting “Monday Night Football.”
AP source: 49ers hire Brian Griese as QBs coach
March 5, 2022 GMTSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are hiring ESPN analyst Brian Griese as their new quarterbacks coach.
A person familiar with the move said Friday that Griese will leave the “Monday Night Football” booth to join coach Kyle Shanahan's staff.
Aikman expected to leave Fox for ESPN ‘Monday Night’ booth
February 25, 2022 GMTNFL free agency doesn't begin for a few more weeks, however business is about to pick up when it comes to shuffling among the network broadcast teams with perhaps the biggest surprise of them all.
Troy Aikman is expected to become the lead analyst on ESPN's “Monday Night Football” after 22 years with Fox.
Top picks Burrow, Stafford take different Super Bowl paths
February 9, 2022 GMTJoe Burrow got to the Super Bowl faster than any other No. 1 pick quarterback. Matthew Stafford's journey from top pick to the title game has taken longer than any other quarterback.
AP WAS THERE: Cowboys get 9 takeaways in 42-17 rout of Bills
February 6, 2022 GMTPASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin and Emmitt Smith were the young stars of Dallas' up-and-coming team that seemed to have reached the Super Bowl a year or more ahead of schedule. They were going up against the seasoned Buffalo Bills who had come up short against the Giants and Washington in the previous two Super Bowls.
Rookie QBs getting crash course in up-and-down life of NFL
October 8, 2021 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — No one said this was going to be easy, rookie.
Playing quarterback in the NFL is no simple task, and this year's class of newcomers is getting a crash course — filled with sacks, interceptions and losses — in how difficult it is to immediately succeed under center.
Spurrier uses memorabilia to create one-of-a-kind restaurant
August 14, 2021 GMTGAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Steve Spurrier stashed six decades worth of memorabilia in closets and cabinets, scattered between his office, his home and his nearby beach house. Jerseys and cleats. Helmets and visors.
Social media reaction swift after Prescott’s gruesome injury
October 12, 2020 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott's brother wasted little time trying to show the upbeat side of the Dallas quarterback in a hospital bed after a gruesome ankle injury that ended his season Sunday...
Timmy Hill virtual winner of NASCAR’s live iRacing event
March 30, 2020 GMTCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead sang the national anthem from a remote location...
Dallas Cowboys finally move on from Jason Garrett as coach
January 6, 2020 GMTFRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys made official Sunday night what they had already signaled: Jason Garrett is out as coach...
Super Bowl practice run for Fox at Dolphins’ preseason game
August 26, 2019 GMTMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — It's two hours before kickoff, and in the Fox TV truck, a large screen shows logos of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Miami Dolphins and this season's Super Bowl...
Encore: Storm, Kremer make Amazon return for 2nd NFL season
January 24, 2019 GMTHannah Storm and Andrea Kremer had so much fun in their first season calling NFL games on Amazon Prime that they are coming back for an encore...
AP source: Cowboys to release QB Romo when NFL year begins
March 9, 2017 GMTDALLAS (AP) — Tony Romo's star-crossed career as the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys will soon be over.
A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that the Cowboys will release Romo when the NFL year opens on Thursday.