Athlete health

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes walks on the sideline during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Column: Mahomes 'cleared' for big game. What could go wrong?

By Jim Litke 9 hrs ago

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones (33) celebrates his touchdown with Elgton Jenkins (74) against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Packers' offensive line still rolling even without Bakhtiari

By Steve Megargee 21 hrs ago

Baltimore Ravens' Marlon Humphrey, right, defends Buffalo Bills' Gabriel Davis (13) during the first half of an NFL divisional round football game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Bills list WR Gabriel Davis questionable for AFC title game

21 hrs ago

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (81) scores a touchdown against Washington Football Team cornerback Ronald Darby (23) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Vita Vea in, Antonio Brown out for Bucs in NFC title game

22 hrs ago

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes enters the injury tent during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Chiefs' Mahomes cleared to play in AFC championship

By Dave Skretta 22 hrs ago

Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White, right, intercepts a pass in front of New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)

NFC Matchups: Where else to start but Brady and Rodgers?

By Barry Wilner 23 hrs ago

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) catches a pass over Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Big offenses, overlooked defenses in AFC title game

By Barry Wilner 23 hrs ago

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, left, talks with Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid after an NFL divisional round football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. The Chiefs won 22-17. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chiefs' Reid, Bills' McDermott to match wits for AFC title

By Dave Skretta Jan. 21, 2021 05:58 PM EST

Bills head to Kansas City for first AFC title game since '94

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 04:12 PM EST
BUFFALO (15-3) at KANSAS CITY (15-2) Sunday, 6:20 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE — Chiefs by 3 RECORD VS...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass in front of Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, right, during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Chiefs' Mahomes takes most of snaps in Thursday practice

By Dave Skretta Jan. 21, 2021 03:09 PM EST

FILE- In this Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's facility in Indianapolis. The Philadelphia Eagles are nearing a deal to hire Nick Sirianni to be their head coach, according to two people familiar with the decision. Both people spoke to The Associated Press Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't officially announced the hiring. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

AP sources: Eagles plan to hire Colts OC Nick Sirianni

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 21, 2021 02:41 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 12:52 PM EST
Jan. 23 1944 — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 at Olympia Stadium to set an NHL record for consecutive goals. The...