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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 05:02 PM EST
Jan. 6 1951 — The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Rochester Royals 75-73 in six overtimes, the longest game in NBA history. ...

LaFleur says Harrison might make his Packers debut on Sunday

By Steve Megargee Dec. 31, 2020 01:54 PM EST
Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur says there’s a possibility newly acquired defensive tackle Damon “Snacks” Harrison could play in the team’s regular-season...

Packers seek top seed in NFC, Bears try to make playoffs

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 12:33 PM EST
GREEN BAY (12-3) at CHICAGO (8-7) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Packers by 51/2 RECORD...

Colts take on reeling Jaguars with playoff spot at stake

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 10:10 AM EST
JACKSONVILLE (1-14) at INDIANAPOLIS (10-5) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Colts by 12 1/2 ...

Rams host Arizona with 2 playoff berths potentially on line

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2020 10:10 AM EST
ARIZONA (8-7) at LOS ANGELES RAMS (9-6) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Rams by 4 1/2 ...

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers runs for a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Rodgers: 3rd MVP would be meaningful, validate his play

By Steve Megargee Dec. 30, 2020 06:41 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky runs for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Bears' Trubisky, Robinson focused on Packers instead of 2021

By Gene Chamberlain Dec. 30, 2020 06:32 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers' Chase Claypool (11) reacts after a reception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Steelers WR Claypool taking breakout rookie season in stride

By Will Graves Dec. 30, 2020 04:10 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game as offensive tackle Mekhi Becton (77) blocks Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
No preseason, no problem: NFL rookies shine in strange year

By Mark Long Dec. 29, 2020 02:30 PM EST

Alvin Kamara, corredor de los Saints de Nueva Orleáns, festeja luego de realizar su sexto acarreo de anotación en el duelo ante los Vikings de Minnesota, el viernes 25 de diciembre de 2020 (AP Foto/Butch Dill)
Curious calls by Sean Payton, Jon Gruden highlight Week 16

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 29, 2020 02:26 AM EST

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) carries for his fifth touchdown of the game, in the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings54 in New Orleans, Friday, Dec. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Eliminated Vikings seek to find purpose from final week

By Dave Campbell Dec. 28, 2020 08:26 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' A.J. Dillon runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 40-14. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Dillon's big night gives Packers more reason for optimism

By Steve Megargee Dec. 28, 2020 06:44 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, left, looks for a receiver as Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Aaron Lynch (59) tries to stop him during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Bears eye playoffs heading into finale with Rodgers, Packers

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 28, 2020 04:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws to an open receiver during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Charlotte, N.C. Lawrence has been named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. The Heisman will be awarded Jan. 5 during a virtual ceremony as the pandemic forced the cancellation of the usual trip to New York that for the presentation that usually comes with being a finalist. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco, File)
Jaguars set sights on Lawrence after years of failure at QB

By Mark Long Dec. 28, 2020 03:00 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
On Football: Playoff picture clears up -- and muddles, too

By Barry Wilner Dec. 28, 2020 02:06 AM EST

NFL Today, Week 16

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 08:59 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 28 Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots, 8:15 p.m., ESPN — Josh Allen and the AFC East...

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mike Glennon (2) throws a pass as he is rushed by Chicago Bears linebacker Barkevious Mingo (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jaguars seemingly win Lawrence with 41-17 home loss to Bears

By Mark Long Dec. 27, 2020 07:06 PM EST

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith (58) intercepts a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver DJ Chark Jr. (17) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Bears close in on NFC playoffs, Jags lock up top draft pick

By Mark Long Dec. 27, 2020 04:06 PM EST

Chicago Bears safety DeAndre Houston-Carson, right, breaks up a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert (88) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Chicago Bears at Jacksonville Jaguars 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 01:40 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is tackled by Atlanta Falcons Foyesade Oluokun during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The Latest: NFC East will produce sub-.500 champ next week

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 12:51 PM EST