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FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks for a receiver during the second quarter of the team's NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in San Francisco, Jan. 12, 2013. Kaepernick had replaced Alex Smith as starter late that season and established himself as a phenomenon when he ran for a quarterback-record 181 yards and two scores and threw for 263 yards and two TDs in a 45-31 San Francisco win. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
49ers, Packers set for record-tying 9th playoff meeting

By Josh Dubow Jan. 19, 2022 01:28 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2022 11:30 AM EST
(an. 14 943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2022 11:28 AM EST
Jan. 14 943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks. ...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs past Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
First place in AFC West at stake when Chiefs, Chargers clash

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2021 01:09 PM EST

Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson (24) scores a touchdown around Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Brandon Facyson (35) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Chiefs aim for sixth straight win as Raiders visit town

By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2021 12:44 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams runs with the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs keep AFC West lead with 22-9 victory over Broncos

By Dave Skretta Dec. 05, 2021 11:24 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) is chased by Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz (86) after catching an interception late in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 19-9. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs seeking 12th straight win over Broncos on Sunday

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 01:25 PM EST

Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin scores against Carolina Panthers free safety Jeremy Chinn during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
McLaurin keeps making improvements and impact for Washington

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 22, 2021 03:59 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) celebrates after a Antonio Gibson touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Landover, Md. (Shaban Athuman/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Franchise QB (Taylor's Version): Heinicke does it his way

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 17, 2021 03:42 PM EST

FILE - Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) dives to score a touchdown against Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebackers Kevin Minter (51) and Lavonte David (54) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers return to where their playoff run to the Super Bowl started when they visit Washington. The Buccaneers are a 9½-point favorite. But Brady says he and his teammates cannot just expect to walk onto the field and win. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Buccaneers visit Washington in rematch of wild-card game

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 11, 2021 04:03 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
High-scoring Buccaneers' offense takes show to Washington

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 11:35 AM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Denver. The Broncos won 17-10. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Second half of Washington's season a referendum on Heinicke

By Stephen Whyno Nov. 08, 2021 12:01 PM EST

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Quarterback Taylor Heinicke needs more Alex Smith in game

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 27, 2021 03:20 PM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 16, 2021 11:41 AM EDT
Sept. 21 1940 — For the first time in the history of photo finishes a triple dead heat for first place is recorded, at Willow’s Park,...

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Kyle Fuller (23) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Giants look to win sixth game in a row against Washington

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2021 01:27 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) throws the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Fitzpatrick out, Heinicke to start for Washington vs. Giants

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 13, 2021 01:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2021, file photo, Cleveland Browns cornerback M.J. Stewart Jr. (36) reacts on the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City. The Browns are on their way back to Kansas City's rowdy Arrowhead Stadium, where Cleveland's 2020 season ended with a gut-punching playoff loss and where its 2021 season, one with Super Bowl hopes, starts. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Chiefs ride 14-game September win streak into season opener

By Dave Skretta Sep. 09, 2021 01:40 PM EDT

Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) throws during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
'FitzMagic' part 9: Fitzpatrick takes reins as Washington QB

By Stephen Whyno Sep. 02, 2021 03:30 PM EDT

Chase Young-led defense is again Washington's best hope

By The Associated Press Sep. 01, 2021 04:30 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (7-10) New faces: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, CB William Jackson, WR Curtis Samuel, WR Adam Humphries, TE Sammis Reyes, LB Jamin Davis,...

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera looks over the field during practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Ashburn, Va., Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Ron Rivera continues overnight overhaul of Washington roster

By Stephen Whyno Aug. 31, 2021 03:07 PM EDT