Detroit Lions

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks for a receiver during the second quarter of the team's NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in San Francisco, Jan. 12, 2013. Kaepernick had replaced Alex Smith as starter late that season and established himself as a phenomenon when he ran for a quarterback-record 181 yards and two scores and threw for 263 yards and two TDs in a 45-31 San Francisco win. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

49ers, Packers set for record-tying 9th playoff meeting

By Josh Dubow Jan. 19, 2022 01:28 AM 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

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) is sacked by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Carlos Dunlap (8) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Murray, Stafford seek first playoff wins when Cards visit LA

By Greg Beacham Jan. 14, 2022 04:59 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio looks on before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Denver. Fangio has been fired as coach of the Denver Broncos after going 19-30 in three seasons. Fangio was fired Sunday morning, Jan. 9, 2022, one day after Denver’s season-ending 28-24 loss to Kansas City. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Denver Broncos' head coach search starts out in the Midwest

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 14, 2022 04:49 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2022 11:29 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...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) waves to fans after the team defeated the Carolina Panthers during an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Scoring in NFL takes biggest drop in more than 40 years

By Josh Dubow Jan. 12, 2022 02:55 AM EST

New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Jets, Lions staffs to coach at Senior Bowl in Alabama

Jan. 11, 2022 12:09 PM EST

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Packers getting healthier as they begin their playoff drive

By Steve Megargee Jan. 10, 2022 06:55 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32), defended by Green Bay Packers cornerback Isaac Yiadom (24) rushes for a 14-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)

Lions' relatively strong ending gives hope for 2022 season

By Larry Lage Jan. 10, 2022 06:48 PM EST

Miami Dolphins NFL football head coach Brian Flores watches practice at the Baptist Health Training Complex in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)

Miami Dolphins fire coach Brian Flores after 3 seasons

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 10, 2022 10:06 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 10, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 11 1970 — The AFL wins its second straight Super Bowl as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-7 behind Len Dawson’s superb...