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Umpire Ramon George (128) backs away from the line of scrimmage after setting the ball on the final play for the Dallas Cowboys in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Franciso 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
49ers hang on over Cowboys 23-17 in chaotic wild-card finish

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 16, 2022 08:18 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa walks off the field during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Concussion sidelines 49ers' Bosa in wild-card game at Dallas

Jan. 16, 2022 06:45 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Leighton Vander Esch reacts after making an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Excuse the typo: Cowboys botch Vander Esch's name on jersey

Jan. 16, 2022 04:41 PM EST

49ers LT Trent Williams active for wild-card game at Cowboys

Jan. 16, 2022 03:16 PM EST
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams is active for a wild-card game against the Dallas Cowboys after missing the regular-season...

Green Bay Packers oeensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is seen before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Saturday, Dec. 25, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
AP source: Vikings invite Hackett, 6 others for interviews

By Dave Campbell Jan. 15, 2022 04:43 PM EST

FILE - Nickelodeon commentators Nate Burleson, Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, and Noah Eagle are seen during an NFL wild-card playoff football between the New Orleans Saints and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in New Orleans. Nickelodeon is back again for the opening weekend of the NFL Playoffs this year with more slime and hoping to top last year's critically acclaimed broadcast. The network will do a kids-focused broadcast of the San Francisco 49ers-Dallas Cowboys game on Sunday. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)
Slime Time: Nickelodeon ready for 2nd NFL playoff broadcast

By Joe Reedy Jan. 14, 2022 07:30 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (4) runs to the end zone after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Cowboys, 49ers meet again in postseason in wild-card round

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 14, 2022 05:28 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Josiah Scott (33) trips up Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Cowboys back in playoffs with older, wiser Prescott, Elliott

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 14, 2022 05:21 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio looks on before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Denver. Fangio has been fired as coach of the Denver Broncos after going 19-30 in three seasons. Fangio was fired Sunday morning, Jan. 9, 2022, one day after Denver’s season-ending 28-24 loss to Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Denver Broncos' head coach search starts out in the Midwest

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 14, 2022 04:49 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
49ers, Cowboys renew playoff rivalry after 27-year hiatus

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 02:08 PM EST

Graphic looks at NFL divisional round of the playoffs and predicts the winners; 3c x 3 1/2 inches
Hot rivalries spice NFL's wild-card weekend

By Barry Wilner Jan. 14, 2022 01:09 PM EST

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Roster

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:23 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro team selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE Quarterback — Aaron...

2021 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2022 12:02 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The results of The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro balloting as selected by a national panel of 50 media members: OFFENSE ...

FILE - Green Bay Packers' Davante Adams tries to get past Chicago Bears' Jaylon Johnson during the second half of an NFL football game on Dec. 12, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. Five players, including dynamic pass catchers Cooper Kupp and Davante Adams, are unanimous choices for The Associated Press 2021 NFL All-Pro Team, announced Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)
5 players are unanimous choices for AP's NFL All-Pro Team

By Barry Wilner Jan. 14, 2022 12:01 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas (20) celebrates with defensive back Dontae Johnson (27) after catching an interception in overtime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The 49ers won 27-24. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Ambry Thomas' rough rookie season has happy ending for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 14, 2022 02:15 AM EST

49ers star left tackle Trent Williams returns to practice

By Josh Dubow Jan. 13, 2022 09:43 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are expected to get a big boost for their playoff opener with the return of injured star left tackle Trent...

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers pitches to Aaron Jones during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers hoping homefield is to their advantage this year

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 13, 2022 06:49 PM EST

Cowboys, personnel man McClay agree on contract extension

Jan. 13, 2022 02:49 PM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Cowboys have agreed on a contract extension for vice president of player personnel Will McClay, who has played a significant role in...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2022 11:28 AM EST
Jan. 14 943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks. ...

FILE - Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn, right, talks with offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan during a workout at the NFL football team's practice facility in Flowery Branch, Ga., Friday, Jan. 27, 2017. Kyle Shanahan and Dan Quinn will always share the painful memory of coaching in the Super Bowl together with Atlanta five years ago when the Falcons couldn't hold a 25-point lead in the second half of a loss to New England. The wild-card meeting Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 between the visiting 49ers (10-7) and Cowboys (12-5) is the first in the playoffs involving both coaches since that crushing loss in Houston.(AP Photo/David Goldman, File)
Shanahan, Quinn bring painful past to 49ers-Cowboys meeting

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 13, 2022 02:18 AM EST