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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)
Old (Brady), young (Mahomes), different Super Bowl 55 awaits

By Eddie Pells Jan. 24, 2021 10:22 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers waves to spectators after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Rams 32-18 to advance to the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
All eyes on QBs as Packers host Bucs for NFC championship

By Steve Megargee Jan. 21, 2021 04:27 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 20 1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees waves to his family and fans after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. The Buccaneers won 30-20. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Brady vs Rodgers, possibly Mahomes vs. Allen in title games

By Josh Dubow Jan. 17, 2021 06:49 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce runs up field after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
NFL Today, Divisional Round

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2021 12:23 AM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 03:59 PM EST
Jan. 20 1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 14, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 14 1943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Washington Football Team, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Brady vs. Brees: A matchup for the ages and aged

By Josh Dubow Jan. 13, 2021 03:11 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 13 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain scores an NBA regulation-game record 73 points to lead the Philadelphia Warriors to a 135-117 triumph over...

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson celebrates after the Ravens beat the Tennessee Titans in an NFL wild-card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Weekend

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2021 08:58 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2021 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 10 1972 — The longest winning streak in major professional sports ends when the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-104....

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 09:35 AM EST
Jan. 13 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain scores an NBA regulation-game record 73 points to lead the Philadelphia Warriors to a 135-117 triumph over...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 07, 2021 09:32 AM EST
Jan. 9 1942 — Joe Louis knocks out Buddy Baer with four seconds left in the first round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the...

NFL Today, Week 12

By The Associated Press Nov. 29, 2020 09:04 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 30 Seattle Seahawks at Philadelphia Eagles, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN — Russell Wilson looks to...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) exchanges words with Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) as referee Shawn  Hochuli (83) tries to separate the two during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Mahomes, Hill light up Bucs, Chiefs hold on vs. Brady 27-24

By Fred Goodall Nov. 29, 2020 08:06 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2020 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 27 1913 — Notre Dame and Texas meet for the first time in a Thanksgiving showdown. Both carry perfect records into the game, with...

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) throws against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)
Derek Carr is the king of the audacious audibles in 2020

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 24, 2020 02:56 AM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 12:53 PM EST
Nov. 26 1917 — The NHL is formed with five charter members: Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, Toronto Arenas, Ottawa Senators, Quebec...

New York Jets' Breshad Perriman, second from left, celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Joe Flacco, second from right, during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Flacco feels confident as he prepares for 4th start for Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 18, 2020 07:08 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) scores on a touchdown run during an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Minneapolis. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)
NFL increasing grants to military organizations

By The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2020 10:10 AM EST