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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, center, catches a pass for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (1) and cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (4) defend. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rams host 49ers again in NFC championship game showdown

By The Associated Press 17 hrs ago

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, right, walks off the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 42-36 in overtime. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Surprise: Bengals headed to Kansas City for AFC title game

By The Associated Press 17 hrs ago

San Francisco 49ers' Robbie Gould makes the game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The 49ers won 13-10 to advance to the NFC Chasmpionship game. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Kicker Robbie Gould shining in 'Goulden' years with 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 28, 2022 02:11 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams outside linebacker Von Miller (40) strips the ball from Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
America FC RN vs ABC FC RN 1/23/2022

Jan. 27, 2022 08:49 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay walks on the sideline during the first half of his team's NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Analysis: Andy Reid helped pave the way for young coaches

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 27, 2022 07:37 PM EST

FILE - New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels looks on prior to an NFL football game Nov. 14, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. The Las Vegas Raiders have made a request to interview the Patriots' McDaniels for their head coach opening. A person familiar with the search said Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, the Raiders made the request to speak with McDaniels about filling the void left when Jon Gruden resigned in October. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team was not announcing its candidates. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
AP source: Raiders make request to interview Josh McDaniels

By Josh Dubow Jan. 27, 2022 06:33 PM EST

Big-time agent Don Yee switched his path, made right choice

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 27, 2022 03:27 PM EST
Long before he represented Tom Brady, Bryant Young, Sean Payton and Jimmy Garoppolo, Don Yee considered a career in journalism. Changing course was the...

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel runs during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
NFC Matchup: Old West rivals meet for Super Bowl berth

By Barry Wilner Jan. 27, 2022 02:22 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals' patience pays off as Taylor delivers a playoff team

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 27, 2022 02:00 PM EST

In this photo provided by Saco River Auction LLC, a 2002 Topps Finest X-Fractor card showing football quarterback Tom Brady rests inside a transparent case, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Gorham, Maine. Troy Thibodeau from Saco River Auction estimates the card will fetch six figures when it's auctioned on Jan. 31. (Troy Thibodeau/Saco River Auction LLC via AP)
Rare Tom Brady card from 1st Super Bowl year to be auctioned

Jan. 27, 2022 11:07 AM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 27, 2022 10:57 AM EST
Feb. 1 1913 — Jim Thorpe, star of the 1912 Olympics, signs to play baseball with the New York Giants. 1914 — The Chicago White Sox and...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 27, 2022 10:54 AM EST
Jan. 28 1901 — The American League is founded. The league plans for a 140-game schedule, set player rosters at 14 and recognizes the Players Protective...

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) greets fans after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers won 26-14. Roethlisberger's NFL career is over. The longtime Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback announced his retirement on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, saying it was “time to clean out my locker, hang up my cleats” after 18 years, two Super Bowls, countless team records and a spot in the Hall of Fame all but secure. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Roethlisberger retires at 39: Time to 'hang up my cleats'

By Will Graves Jan. 27, 2022 10:49 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) celebrates with wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) after his reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Rams' Stafford fired up to realize his Super Bowl dreams

By Greg Beacham Jan. 27, 2022 02:20 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) walks off the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 42-36 in overtime. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Winning ways: Are the Chiefs suddenly the NFL's new dynasty?

By Dave Skretta Jan. 26, 2022 02:01 PM EST

Tennessee Titans' Anthony Rush and Harold Landry sack Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Titans' Landry, Vikings' O'Neill are Pro Bowl injury subs

Jan. 26, 2022 12:46 PM EST

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Todd Bowles watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. The Las Vegas Raiders have made a request to interview Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Todd Bowles for their head coach opening. A person familiar with the search said Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, the Raiders made the request to speak with Bowles about filling the void left when Jon Gruden resigned in October. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team was not announcing its candidates. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
AP source: Raiders request interview with Todd Bowles

By Josh Dubow Jan. 26, 2022 11:26 AM EST

Cleveland Browns Vice President of Football Operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, left to right, and GM Andrew Berry watch the action from the sidelines at training camp, August 27, 2021, at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus in Berea, Ohio. Adofo-Mensah has emerged as the front-runner for the Minnesota Vikings' general manager job. Adofo-Mensah was in Minnesota for his second formal interview with the organization on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. (John Kuntz/Cleveland.com via AP)
Vikings hire Browns executive Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as GM

By Dave Campbell Jan. 26, 2022 11:22 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams' Johnny Hekker (6) celebrates after kicker Matt Gay (8) kicked the game-winning field goal against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Analysis: Quartet of classics featured greatest toes on turf

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 25, 2022 02:32 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Donte' Deayon (21) and linebacker Obo Okoronkwo (45) celebrate their win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL divisional round playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Rams on brink of Super Bowl despite struggling to close wins

By Greg Beacham Jan. 24, 2022 07:01 PM EST