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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reacts after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Super matchup between QBs Mahomes, Brady for NFL title

By Josh Dubow Jan. 27, 2021 02:33 AM EST

Chiefs shoot for No. 1 seed with win over Falcons on Sunday

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 10:10 AM EST
ATLANTA (4-10) at KANSAS CITY (13-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Kansas City by 10 1-2 ...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 22 1894 — The United States Golf Association is founded, becoming the governing body for the game in the country. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 11:13 AM EST
Dec. 20 1921 — Baseball Commissioner Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis casts the deciding vote to return to best-of-seven World Series from the...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
On Football: Big games ahead on the NFL schedule -- maybe

By Barry Wilner Dec. 04, 2020 02:24 PM EST

Giants visit Washington looking for second win of season

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 11:25 AM EST
NEW YORK GIANTS (1-7) at WASHINGTON (2-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Washington by 3 1/2 ...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Oct. 23, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
Oct. 24 1943 — The Green Bay Packers make nine interceptions, seven off Frank Sinkwich, in a 27-6 victory over the Detroit Lions. ...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2020 01:00 PM EDT
Oct. 22 1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun in Rome. ...

NFL Today, Week 3

By The Associated Press Sep. 27, 2020 10:08 PM EDT
SCOREBOARD Monday, Sept. 28 Kansas City at Baltimore, 8:15 p.m. EDT. It’s a Monday night matchup between Patrick...

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes (27) runs back an interception for a touchdown against the New York Jets In the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colts defense, Rivers come up big as Colts ground Jets 36-7

By Michael Marot Sep. 27, 2020 07:11 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings' Alexander Mattison (25) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Darius Leonard (53) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Colts' defense hoping to build on strong start against Jets

By Michael Marot Sep. 24, 2020 04:16 PM EDT

Colts hoping to build momentum with Jets coming to town

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 10:56 AM EDT
NEW YORK JETS (0-2) at INDIANAPOLIS (1-1) Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS OPENING LINE - Colts by 7 ...

Indianapolis Colts' Kenny Moore II (23) celebrates an interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Taylor makes hefty workload pay off as Colts beat Vikings

By Michael Marot Sep. 20, 2020 04:40 PM EDT

Defensive end Aaron Donald (99) high fives teammate offensive guard Austin Blythe (66) of the Los Angeles Rams after defeating the Dallas Cowboys 20-17 during a NFL football game on opening night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sunday, September 13, 2020. (Keith Birmingham/The Orange County Register via AP)
Top-flight Seahawks await Cam Newton, Patriots in Week 2

By Barry Wilner Sep. 19, 2020 11:36 AM EDT

Green Bay Packers defender Jaire Alexander, left, intercepts a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen, right, in the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Minneapolis. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)
Taylor takes hand off as Colts, Vikings try to bounce back

By Michael Marot Sep. 17, 2020 05:11 PM EDT

Indianapolis, Minnesota try to rebound from Week 1 losses

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2020 11:51 AM EDT
MINNESOTA (0-1) at INDIANAPOLIS (0-1) Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE - Colts by 3 1/2 RECORD...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Sep. 11, 2020 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 12 1895 — Defender wins three straight matches from the British challenger Valkyrie II to defend the America’s Cup for the United...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Sep. 03, 2020 10:39 AM EDT
Sept. 10 1933 — Fred Perry wins his first U.S. men’s singles title with a 6-3, 11-13, 4-6, 6-0, 6-1 victory over Australian Jack Crawford. ...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) prepares for a pass play during the NFL football team's practice Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
On the run: Cousins, Vikes realize QB needs to scramble more

By Dave Campbell Aug. 19, 2020 06:15 PM EDT

In a photo provided by Project Isaiah, Detroit Health Department worker helps to distribute packaged food as part of the Project Isaiah relief efforts bringing thousands of packaged meals to COVID-positive Detroit residents, Friday, May 1, 2020. (Project Isaiah via AP)
Pro Football Hall of Fame teams with Project Isaiah

May. 06, 2020 02:27 AM EDT