LaDainian Tomlinson
FILE - New York Jets guard Alan Faneca (66) blocks New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis, left, and defensive end Bobby McCray, center, in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Oct. 4, 2009. Faneca played 10 years with Pittsburgh, helping the Steelers win a Super Bowl while also becoming one of the NFL’s top guards as a ferocious run blocker. The six-time All-Pro signed a five-year deal with the Jets in 2008, helping them make the AFC title game that season. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)
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FILE - New York Jets' LaDainian Tomlinson (21) runs for a touchdown during the second half of the NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2010. One-time NFL MVP and Offensive Player of the Year Tomlinson was one of the most electric players in league history as a speedy and elusive double-threat out of the Chargers’ backfield. After nine seasons in San Diego, Tomlinson signed with the Jets in 2010 and helped them to the AFC title game. (AP Photo/ David Duprey, File)
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By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2023 10:46 PM EST
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Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Today in Sports History-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EST
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By The Associated Press Dec. 09, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 10 1939 — The Green Bay Packers register the first shutout in an NFL championship game by beating the New York Giants 27-0. 1961 —...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 9-12

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 9 1934 — The New York Giants wins the NFL championship by beating the Chicago Bears 30-13 in the famous “Sneakers Game.” With the temperature at 9...

Today in Sports History-Rivers completes 25-straight passes

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 25 1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the Chicago Cardinals...

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

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 25 1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the Chicago Cardinals...

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scrambles past Cleveland Browns defensive end Chase Winovich (69) and safety Ronnie Harrison Jr. (33) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Bills face Lions, aiming for 2nd straight win at Ford Field

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) waves after scoring the winning touchdown against the Denver Broncos during overtime of an NFL football game in Denver, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Week 11 provided happy returns across NFL

By Josh Dubow Nov. 23, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett reacts during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders in Denver, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Adams' 35-yard TD in OT powers Raiders past Broncos 22-16

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Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons (98) celebrates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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By Teresa M. Walker Nov. 18, 2022 03:04 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 18 1962 — Bill Wade of the Chicago Bears passes for 466 yards and two touchdowns to edge the Dallas Cowboys 34-33. 1970 — Joe...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Nov. 18-24

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Nov. 22 1945 — Jim Benton of the Cleveland Rams is the first NFL player to have more than 300 receiving yards in a game. Benton has 10 receptions for...

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney (19) catches a pass as Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) and linebacker David Long Jr. (51) defend during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Titans sit atop AFC South again despite struggles, injuries

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Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs with the ball as Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (54) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Henry keeps rewriting Titans history in loss to Kansas City

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New Orleans Saints defensive end Payton Turner (98) sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Henry, McCaffrey shine with milestone games

By Josh Dubow Nov. 02, 2022 02:06 AM EDT

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle, left, celebrates his touchdown with running back Christian McCaffrey during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
McCaffrey sends 49ers into bye week on winning note

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