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Fans line up in front of a big screen to have their photo taken with the Vince Lombardi Trophy on display at the NFL Experience ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl 53 football game between the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots in Atlanta, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Super Bowl Matchups

By Barry Wilner Jan. 31, 2019 11:33 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) battles Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (93) for a ball Wilson lost on a fumble and returned for a touchdown by defensive end Dante Fowler during the second half in an NFL football game in Los Angeles. The Rams know they've got to pressure Tom Brady early and often to have a chance in the Super Bowl, and they've been assembling the tools for this job all year long. They signed Ndamukong Suh to a big free-agent deal, wrote a record-breaking contract for Aaron Donald and acquired edge rusher Dante Fowler from Jacksonville down the stretch. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
Chasing Brady: Donald, Suh to lead Rams' Super Bowl pursuit

By Greg Beacham Jan. 30, 2019 04:06 PM EST

Bears hire DeLeone as inside linebackers coach

Jan. 29, 2019 05:41 PM EST
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have hired Mark DeLeone as inside linebackers coach. DeLeone spent the past six seasons on Andy Reid's staff...

AFC safety Jamal Adams (33), of the New York Jets, celebrates after sacking NFC quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, of the Chicago Bears during the second half of the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)
AFC wins 3rd straight Pro Bowl, 26-7 over NFC in Orlando

By Mark Long Jan. 27, 2019 08:53 PM EST

Chiefs turn to Spagnuolo to turn around ailing defense

By Dave Skretta Jan. 24, 2019 09:13 PM EST
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs hired Steve Spagnuolo as their defensive coordinator Thursday, moving swiftly to replace Bob Sutton after his unit's dismal...

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2018, file photo, official Gene Steratore views a replay to confirm a Corey Clement touchdown during NFL football Super Bowl 52 between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots in Minneapolis. Last year Steratore was preparing to be the referee for the Super Bowl. Steratore will be at the Super Bowl for the second straight year but this time he will be in the booth for CBS as its rules analyst. Steratore has transitioned well from the field to the booth in his first season and has done a good job conveying rules interpretations amid a season where there have been plenty of controversial calls, including in both of last weekend's championship games.(AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Steratore back at Super Bowl, this time as CBS analyst

By Joe Reedy Jan. 24, 2019 07:20 PM EST

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) warms up during an NFL football practice, Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass. The Los Angeles Rams are to play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 53 on Feb. 3, in Atlanta, Ga. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots controlling clock, third downs during playoffs

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 24, 2019 06:46 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2019, file photo, Los Angeles Rams' Jared Goff takes the field before the NFL football NFC championship game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Goff was 7 years old when Tom Brady won his first Super Bowl in early 2002. The Rams quarterback has looked up to his fellow Bay Area native ever since, and now they're meeting in the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Super Bowl Matchups

By Barry Wilner Jan. 24, 2019 03:37 PM EST

File-This July 30, 2015, file photo shows Kansas City Chiefs then rookie linebacker D. J. Alexandra (57) talking with Chiefs defensive coordinator Bob Sutton during an NFL football training camp practice in St. Joseph, Mo. The Chiefs have fired Sutton after a second-half collapse in the AFC championship game, including an overtime period in which Kansas City failed to stop the New England Patriots on what turned out to be the only possession. The Patriots won the game 37-31 to reach their third consecutive Super Bowl. Chiefs coach Andy Reid announced the firing in a statement Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019, one day after he said he was evaluating all aspects of the team. Reid declined to address Sutton specifically. (Andrew Carpenean/The St. Joseph News-Press via AP, File)
Chiefs fire defensive coordinator Sutton after loss to Pats

By Dave Skretta Jan. 22, 2019 09:44 PM EST

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Daniel Sorensen (49) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
After tough year, Gronk coming alive at right time for Pats

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 22, 2019 07:30 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
NFL investigating laser pointed at Brady in AFC title game

Jan. 22, 2019 02:46 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates during the trophy presentation after the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Column: Pats', Rams' titles not tarnished by bad officiating

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 22, 2019 11:22 AM EST

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs to the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Hurdles cleared, Patriots head to 3rd straight Super Bowl

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 21, 2019 09:46 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with his teammates after the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Pats-Chiefs second-most watched AFC title game in 42 years

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2019 05:59 PM EST

El quarterback Tom Brady, derecha, festeja con sus compañeros de los Patriots de Nueva Inglaterra tras vencer a los Chiefs de Kansas City en el partido por el campeonato de la Conferencia Americana de la NFL, el domingo 20 de enero de 2019, en Kansas City, Missouri. (AP Foto/Charlie Neibergall)
Prop bets popular for Super Bowl, but NFL wants them gone

By Wayne Parry Jan. 21, 2019 04:24 PM EST

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry (29) and inside linebacker Anthony Hitchens (53) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Bummed out Chiefs head into offseason full of optimism

By Dave Skretta Jan. 21, 2019 03:41 PM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (11) works for a coach against Los Angeles Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman (23) during the second half the NFL football NFC championship game Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in New Orleans. The Rams won 26-23. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Column: Officiating helps determine Super Bowl teams

By Barry Wilner Jan. 21, 2019 11:39 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) Los Angeles Rams nose tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) after overtime of the NFL football NFC championship game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in New Orleans. The Rams won 26-23.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Super Bowl: Pats vs Rams in a meeting of Past vs Future

By Eddie Pells Jan. 21, 2019 07:24 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a touchdown pass to running back Damien Williams against New England Patriots middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Patriots make 3rd straight Super Bowl, beat Chiefs 37-31 OT

By Barry Wilner Jan. 21, 2019 06:19 AM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, hands off the championship trophy to quarterback Tom Brady after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Veteran Patriots beat Chiefs to return to Super Bowl

By Dave Skretta Jan. 21, 2019 03:57 AM EST