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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field after a drive stalled during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Column: Epic playoffs show new wave of quarterback talent

By Tim Dahlberg 5 hrs ago

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) is stopped by Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (31) after a catch during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Divisional Round

By The Associated Press 12 hrs ago

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis (13) celebrates with teammate Dawson Knox (88) after catching an 18-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Chiefs host Bengals, 49ers at Rams for spots in Super Bowl

By Barry Wilner 13 hrs ago

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) slips a tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Jordan Whitehead (33) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Gay's 30-yard FG lifts Rams over Brady, Buccaneers 30-27

By Fred Goodall 14 hrs ago

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field after a drive stalled during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tom Brady's return to the Bucs next season isn't a lock

By Rob Maaddi 17 hrs ago

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press 22 hrs ago
Jan. 24 1939 — Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob Pettit of the St....

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) firest a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady, Buccaneers take another crack at Rams in playoffs

By Fred Goodall Jan. 21, 2022 03:18 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Brady, SB champs aim to avenge regular-season losses to Rams

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2022 11:33 AM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (1) celebrates his touchdown catch with quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills prove Patriots were bogus, can they do same to Chiefs?

By Barry Wilner Jan. 21, 2022 09:48 AM EST

Bears interview Leftwich, McKenzie for coach, GM positions

Jan. 20, 2022 10:49 PM EST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears interviewed Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich and longtime NFL executive Reggie McKenzie for their...

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stars aligned: Rams confident their big names will deliver

By Greg Beacham Jan. 20, 2022 08:31 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2022 11:33 AM EST
Jan. 21 1921 — Kenesaw Mountain Landis takes office as baseball’s commissioner. 1947 — Carl Hubbell, Frank Frisch, Mickey Cochrane, and...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 20 1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but it wasn’t...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates after wide receiver Gabriel Davis (13) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Allen, Mahomes, Stafford star on wild-card weekend

By Josh Dubow Jan. 19, 2022 01:32 AM EST

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) looks to throw against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
Titans lean on Tannehill's experience vs young Joe Burrow

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 18, 2022 07:40 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Tanner Vallejo (51) tackles Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stafford propels Rams past Cardinals 34-11 in playoff rout

By Greg Beacham Jan. 17, 2022 11:36 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White (45) runs into Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) as he attempts a pass during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Eagles have a long way to go to compete for championship

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 17, 2022 05:20 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works the sidelines during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Patriots not quite back yet after another early playoff exit

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 17, 2022 02:42 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2022 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...

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) Tom Compton, center, and Charlie Woerner (89) celebrate Mitchell's touchdown in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Weekend

By The Associated Press Jan. 16, 2022 09:25 PM EST