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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 4 hrs ago

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 7 hrs ago

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 25, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 26 1913 — Jim Thorpe gives up his track medals from the 1912 Olympic games as a result of his having been a professional. He had been paid $25 for...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) tries to fire up the team during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
With or without Brady, Bucs roster will have different look

By Fred Goodall Jan. 24, 2022 05:11 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field after a drive stalled during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Tom Brady's return to the Bucs next season isn't a lock

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 23, 2022 03:02 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 23, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 24 1939 — Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob Pettit of the St....

FILE - New York Giants coach Ben McAdoo stands on the field before the team's NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Nov. 23, 2017. The Carolina Panthers are hiring former New York Giants head coach Ben McAdoo to be their new offensive coordinator, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, Jan. 21, 2022. because the team is still finalizing the details of the contract. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)
AP Source: Panthers hiring McAdoo as offensive coordinator

By Steve Reed Jan. 21, 2022 02:48 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a 4-yard touchdown pass to running back Jerick McKinnon, right, during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
Bills headed to KC for high-profile AFC title game rematch

By Dave Skretta Jan. 21, 2022 12:12 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates with teammate Tyreek Hill (10) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Travis Heying)
Bills head to KC for AFC title game rematch against Chiefs

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2022 11:51 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 22 1920 — The New York Yankees announce they will be the first team to wear uniform numbers, according to the player’s position in batting order. ...

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (1) celebrates his touchdown catch with quarterback Josh Allen (17) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Bills prove Patriots were bogus, can they do same to Chiefs?

By Barry Wilner Jan. 21, 2022 09:48 AM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2022 11:39 AM EST
Jan. 25 1894 — Jim Corbett knocks out Charley Mitchell in the third round to retain the world heavyweight title. 1924 — The first Winter...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 20, 2022 11:33 AM EST
Jan. 21 1921 — Kenesaw Mountain Landis takes office as baseball’s commissioner. 1947 — Carl Hubbell, Frank Frisch, Mickey Cochrane, and...

Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Rich Bisaccia watches during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Bisaccia interviews for Raiders coaching job

By Josh Dubow Jan. 19, 2022 07:33 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates after wide receiver Gabriel Davis (13) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Allen, Mahomes, Stafford star on wild-card weekend

By Josh Dubow Jan. 19, 2022 01:32 AM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs the ball during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Allen vs. Mahomes revisited as Bills face Chiefs once more

By John Wawrow Jan. 17, 2022 07:16 PM EST

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock walks the sideline during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. On Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, the Las Vegas Raiders announced they have fired Mayock after three seasons and will begin a search for a coach and GM following their second playoff berth in the past 19 seasons. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Las Vegas Raiders oust GM Mike Mayock after 3 seasons

By Josh Dubow Jan. 17, 2022 06:20 PM EST

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works the sidelines during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Patriots not quite back yet after another early playoff exit

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 17, 2022 02:42 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 18 1938 — Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His 90 shutouts is second on the all-time list to Walter Johnson and...

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) Tom Compton, center, and Charlie Woerner (89) celebrate Mitchell's touchdown in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
NFL Today, Wild-Card Weekend

By The Associated Press Jan. 16, 2022 09:25 PM EST