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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws touchdown pass to running back Christian McCaffrey (23) in front of Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Prescott, Purdy playing at high level heading into showdown

By Josh Dubow Jan. 19, 2023 07:30 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Josh Ball (75) pats placekicker Brett Maher (19) on the helmet during NFL football practice Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Frisco, Texas. (Juan Figueroa/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
Cowboys kicker Maher looks steady in practice after meltdown

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 19, 2023 06:52 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws touchdown pass to running back Christian McCaffrey (23) in front of Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Cowboys face 49ers for record-tying 9th time in playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2023 01:10 PM EST

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich walks on the field during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec.11, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Byron Leftwich has been fired as offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a person with knowledge of the dismissal told the Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.(AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
Bucs oust offensive coordinator Leftwich, 5 other assistants

By Fred Goodall Jan. 19, 2023 12:53 PM EST

FILE - Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (22) makes his way through San Francisco 49ers' defensive backs Merton Hanks (36) and Bill Romanowski (53), for a 4-yard gain in the second quarter of the Cowboy's 38-21 NFC championship win, Sunday, Jan. 23, 1994, in Irving, Texas. The 49ers-Cowboys playoff history is a rich one from back-to-back conference title games in the early 1970s, the iconic “Catch” in the 1981 season and then the heated rivalry in the 1990s when the Cowboys won the first two meetings on the way to Super Bowl titles and then the Niners took the third game. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Cowboys-49ers rivalry set for record-tying 9th playoff game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 19, 2023 06:00 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brett Maher (19) watches his extra point miss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Cowboys sign kicker to practice squad after Maher meltdown

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 18, 2023 07:13 PM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Jerry Rosburg, right, talks with an official during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos' have six down, two to go in head coach interviews

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 18, 2023 06:32 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, center right, fumbles the ball while sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu, center left, during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. The 49ers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Unheralded pass rusher Charles Omenihu steps up for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 18, 2023 05:36 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero takes part in drills during an NFL football training camp session at the team's headquarters on Aug. 8, 2022, in Centennial, Colo. Evero elected to pass on taking the interim head coaching job after his good friend Nathaniel Hackett was fired on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
AP sources: Panthers interview Evero for head coaching job

By Steve Reed Jan. 18, 2023 05:26 PM EST

FILE -Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Smith (73) in action during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Tyler Smith likely will be back at left tackle for a divisional playoff at San Francisco on Sunday Jan. 22, 2023 returning to the spot he inherited when eight-time Pro Bowler Tyron Smith tore a hamstring in training camp. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Cowboys rookie Tyler Smith learns OL versatility on the fly

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 18, 2023 05:20 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) leaps for a two-point conversion against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
No Brady or Rodgers, no problem for NFL in divisional round

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 18, 2023 03:59 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Purdy, Lawrence, Jones have memorable NFL playoff debuts

By Josh Dubow Jan. 18, 2023 06:00 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) leaves the field after an NFL wild-card football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. The Dallas Cowboys won 31-14. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
With Brady's future uncertain, Bucs will explore options

By Fred Goodall Jan. 17, 2023 08:18 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) runs into the end zone on a touchdown carry during the first half of an NFL wild-card football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Prescott's playoff answer positions Cowboys to alter history

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 17, 2023 04:28 PM EST

Today in Sports History-MLB owners approve interleague play

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 18 1938 — Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His 90 shutouts is second on the all-time list to Walter Johnson and...

Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brett Maher (19) watches his extra point miss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Analysis: Thrilling NFL weekend defined by curious decisions

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 17, 2023 05:59 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage is taken off the filed after being injured against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Bucs: Gage in hospital with neck injury, to have more tests

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 16, 2023 11:44 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins (95) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
After playoff dud, Brady faces choice of whether to continue

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 16, 2023 11:33 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage is helped after an injury against Dallas Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Prescott outshines Brady, Cowboys dominate Buccaneers 31-14

By Fred Goodall Jan. 16, 2023 11:27 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brett Maher (19) misses an extra point against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. Maher missed his fourth attempt at an extra point. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Cowboys' Brett Maher misses 4 extra points, converts 5th try

Jan. 16, 2023 10:20 PM EST