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Today in Sports History-Week Ahead Feb. 3-Feb.9

By The Associated Press Feb. 02, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 7 1882 — John L. Sullivan wins the world heavyweight bare-knuckle title by beating Paddy Ryan in a nine-round bout in Mississippi City, Miss. ...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is pushed out of bounds by San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Super Bowl features matchup of 1st and 2nd team All-Pro QBs

By Josh Dubow Feb. 01, 2023 06:00 AM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches a play during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. The Denver Broncos have agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Saints that will make Sean Payton their head coach, a person with knowledge of the accord said Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
AP source: Broncos get Payton as coach in deal with Saints

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 31, 2023 05:04 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs running back Ronald Jones II (2) scores during the first half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Mahomes sets record, Chiefs beat Raiders for AFC's top seed

By Mark Anderson Jan. 07, 2023 07:23 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Amik Robertson (21) intercepts a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) during the second half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Chiefs hope to continue dominance of Raiders

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 06:26 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Chiefs keep stacking wins after difficult offseason decision

By Dave Skretta Jan. 02, 2023 01:48 PM EST

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons, right, intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson (84) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Sluggish Chiefs beat Broncos for 15th straight time, 27-24

By Dave Skretta Jan. 01, 2023 04:27 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead-Dec. 30- 1/6

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay Packers beat the New...

Today in Sports History-Kamara ties NFL record 6 touchdowns

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. Morenz’s goal caps the Canadiens’ 3-0...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead-Dec. 23-29

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. Morenz’s goal caps the Canadiens’ 3-0...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (29) scores on a touchdown reception in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Saints' Allen doesn't see latest loss sparking major changes

By Brett Martel Dec. 06, 2022 06:17 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Rice is NFL leader in TD receptions

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. 1961...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. 1961...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 2 1907 — Tommy Burns defends his world heavyweight title by knocking out Gunner Moir in the 10th round at London. 1944 — Ohio State...

Today in Sports History-Grant Fuhr wins his 300th game

By The Associated Press Nov. 28, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 29 1890 — Navy beats Army 24-0 in the first matchup of this historic series. 1934 — The Detroit Lions play their first traditional...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 25-Dec. 1

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 29 1890 — Navy beats Army 24-0 in the first matchup of this historic series. 1934 — The Detroit Lions play their first traditional...

Seattle Seahawks' Tariq Woolen (27) reacts after an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Munich, Germany. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Seahawks return from bye and host struggling Raiders

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 04:19 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (90) in the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Rams to face Chiefs for first time since 2018 thriller

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 04:10 PM EST

New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton (14) gets off a pass under pressure by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) with offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk (71) blocking during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Saints sticking with Dalton over Winston at QB vs. Rams

By Brett Martel Nov. 16, 2022 06:37 PM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kyle Philips (18) defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu (59) and tight end Chigoziem Okonkwo (85) celebrate with fans after an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Landover, Md. Tennessee won 21-17. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Atop AFC South, Titans have rare chance to sweep Colts again

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 20, 2022 03:44 PM EDT