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Dallas Cowboys' T.Y. Hilton makes a long ctch in front of Philadelphia Eagles' Reed Blankenship during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Hilton's quick hit with Cowboys may be spark for larger role

By Schuyler Dixon Dec. 27, 2022 05:50 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field after the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. The Saints won 17-10. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Analysis: Some NFL teams won't reap reward for poor seasons

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 27, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Jelani Woods (80) makes a catch against Los Angeles Chargers' Michael Davis (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Chargers reach playoffs, beat Foles, overmatched Colts 20-3

By Michael Marot Dec. 26, 2022 11:30 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) cannot get past Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (87) as Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Struggling QB Derek Carr's future with Raiders in question

By Mark Anderson Dec. 26, 2022 07:46 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay celebrates after a touchdown by running back Cam Akers during the first half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
Cam Akers' resurgence echoes Rams' late-season improvements

By Greg Beacham Dec. 26, 2022 06:56 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay and Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett leaves the field after an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
Hackett out as Broncos coach after Wilson's awful game

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 26, 2022 05:49 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers runs between Denver Broncos cornerback Damarri Mathis, left, and linebacker Randy Gregory during the first half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Randy Gregory, Oday Aboushi suspended 1 game for punches

Dec. 26, 2022 03:06 PM EST

Denver Broncos fire rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett with team at 4-11 after getting blown out by Los Angeles Rams

Dec. 26, 2022 01:05 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Denver Broncos fire rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett with team at 4-11 after getting blown out by Los Angeles Rams. ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls a play against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Rams, Bucs, Packers earn wins on same day in upside-down NFC

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 26, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Terrell Lewis sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson during the first half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif.(AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
Frustration spills over for Broncos in humbling loss to Rams

By Dan Greenspan Dec. 25, 2022 09:51 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers runs during the first half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
Mayfield, Akers lead Rams' 51-14 blowout of Wilson's Broncos

By Greg Beacham Dec. 25, 2022 07:40 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers place kicker Cameron Dicker (15) celebrates with teammates after kicking the game winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers face Colts on rebound after historically poor games

By Michael Marot Dec. 25, 2022 12:25 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Roy first goalie to win 500 games

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 26 1908 — Jack Johnson becomes the first black man to win the world heavyweight boxing title, with a 14th-round knockout of Tommy Burns in Sydney,...

Today in Sports History-Kamara ties NFL record 6 touchdowns

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. Morenz’s goal caps the Canadiens’ 3-0...

FILE - Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald looks on from the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Donald is unlikely to return to the Los Angeles Rams' defense this season, coach Sean McVay says. Donald will miss his fourth straight game with a high ankle sprain Sunday, Dec. 25, when the Rams (4-10) host the Denver Broncos. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Aaron Donald unlikely to return this season, McVay says

Dec. 23, 2022 02:50 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Brennan sets single-season record

By The Associated Press Dec. 23, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 24 1950 — Cleveland’s Otto Graham throws four touchdown passes, despite icy footing in Municipal Stadium, and Lou Groza kicks a 16-yard field goal...

Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) is hit by Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Wilson, Wagner meet as opponents when Broncos visit Rams

By Greg Beacham Dec. 22, 2022 09:15 PM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill, left, greets Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) after an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Chargers close in on playoff spot against injuries, history

By Greg Beacham Dec. 22, 2022 08:35 PM EST

Denver Broncos running back Latavius Murray (28) runs the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
At 32, Broncos tailback Latavius Murray still running strong

By Pat Graham Dec. 22, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Denver Broncos defensive tackle DeShawn Williams (99) celebrates a sack against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Wilson returns as Broncos visit Mayfield, Rams on Christmas

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 01:01 PM EST