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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)
Cowboys face 49ers for record-tying 9th time in playoffs

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

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2023 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...

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) walks toward his bench at the end of the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Flacco to start for Jets in finale vs Dolphins, White out

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 06, 2023 10:51 AM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Skylar Thompson (19) throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Foxborough, Mass. Thompson replaced quarterback Teddy Bridgewater after an apparent injury. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Dolphins have one last shot at playoffs in Week 18 vs. Jets

By Alanis Thames Jan. 05, 2023 05:56 PM EST

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) celebrates a defensive stop against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Dolphins enter must-win Week 18 matchup vs rival Jets

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 05:47 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) is sacked by Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets OC: Wilson would've benefited from sitting as rookie

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 05, 2023 04:29 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) is sacked by Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets committed to help Wilson 'through hell or high water'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 04, 2023 04:52 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Mike White receives assistance following a play in the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Jets' White cleared by docs, will start at QB on Sunday

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 26, 2022 12:59 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) walks to the locker room during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. As a precaution, Jets head coach Robert Saleh said White was sent to the hospital after the game to be evaluated. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Jets move Wilson up to No. 2 QB, still expect White to start

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 14, 2022 11:44 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Anthony Brown throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Analysis: Third-string NFL QBs rise to challenge of starting

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 12, 2022 05:58 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, center, catches a pass between New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones, left, and safety Devin McCourty (32) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Cousins-Jefferson connection strong for Vikes with Jets next

By Dave Campbell Dec. 01, 2022 07:44 PM EST

New York Jets running back Ty Johnson (25) and quarterback Mike White (5) celebrate after a touchdown by Johnson against the Chicago Bears during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
White making name for himself again as Jets' starting QB

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Dec. 01, 2022 06:30 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) runs as New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. (91) gives chase during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Analysis: Winning isn't always most important stat for QBs

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 25, 2022 06:00 AM EST

FILE - New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5) practices before a preseason NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Zach Wilson has been benched by the New York Jets and will be replaced by Mike White as the starter Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Coach Robert Saleh announced the decision Wednesday, Nov. 23, after evaluating and discussing the situation with his assistants. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
White steps in, focused on giving Jets a 'fighting chance'

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 24, 2022 01:07 PM EST

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger, top, sacks New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Jets bench Zach Wilson, Mike White to start vs. Bears

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 23, 2022 11:55 AM EST

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Foreman tries for another big game when Panthers face Ravens

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 05:15 PM EST

New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) carries a game ball to the sidelines after intercepting a pass against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Jets' Sauce Gardner cooking with hot start to rookie season

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 02, 2022 06:09 PM EDT

New York Jets running back Michael Carter (32) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets creating an identity by flourishing in 4th quarter

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 12, 2022 06:17 PM EDT

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (25) fumbles the football as Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) recovers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. Robertson run the fumble back for a touchdown. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Broncos' offense hurt by awful 3rd quarter in loss to Vegas

By W.g. Ramirez Oct. 02, 2022 10:06 PM EDT

FILE- New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) warms up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Cleveland. Changes are coming to the Jets' offense. Nothing too drastic or radical, but Wilson's return as the starting quarterback allows the team to do some things it simply couldn't with Joe Flacco under center. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Jets' offense will be 'a hair different' with Wilson back

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Sep. 29, 2022 05:48 PM EDT