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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Bengals visit struggling Bucs, aiming for 6th straight win

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 04:44 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris slips the tackle by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 15

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 14, 2022 02:52 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Brock Purdy rolls out against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter of an NFL football game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
Brock Purdy, 49ers aim to clinch NFC West in Seattle

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 14, 2022 12:58 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) celebrates with teammates after running for a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Purdy looking to heal up before 49ers visit Seattle

By Josh Dubow Dec. 13, 2022 06:50 PM EST

FILE - Buffalo Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley is shown before an NFL football game against the indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Beasley ended a brief retirement to get one more shot at extending his career by reuniting with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis, File)
WR Beasley comes out of retirement to rejoin Buffalo Bills

By John Wawrow Dec. 13, 2022 11:54 AM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) reacts between plays in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Analysis: NFL fight against fakery leads to feud with Jordan

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 13, 2022 06:02 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Bowles says it's time Buccaneers decide who they want to be

By Fred Goodall Dec. 12, 2022 06:59 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow greets the Cleveland Browns following an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Defense getting notice as Bengals earn fifth straight win

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 12, 2022 06:16 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Anthony Brown throws a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Analysis: Third-string NFL QBs rise to challenge of starting

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 12, 2022 05:58 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers spoil Brady's Bay Area return with 35-7 win vs. Bucs

By Josh Dubow Dec. 11, 2022 10:05 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to pass while pressured by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Purdy outshines Brady in 1st start as 49ers beat Bucs 35-7

By Josh Dubow Dec. 11, 2022 07:43 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay, right, runs past Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) to score a touchdown after intercepting a Wilson pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Mahomes, Chiefs outlast Broncos 34-28; Wilson concussed

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 11, 2022 07:40 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel, bottom, is checked on before being carted off during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers lose star WR Deebo Samuel to left ankle injury

By Josh Dubow Dec. 11, 2022 05:58 PM EST

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) reacts between plays in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
AP source: Saints fined for violating rule on faking injury

Dec. 10, 2022 05:22 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy speaks at a press conference after the team's NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers rookie Purdy to make starting debut vs. Brady's Bucs

By Josh Dubow Dec. 08, 2022 08:22 PM EST

Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium is seen after owners the Glazer family announced they are considering selling the club as they "explore strategic alternatives", Manchester, England, Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. On Tuesday, the same day the potential sale was annnounced it was also it was also confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo had left Manchester United by mutual consent. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Man United owners not taking semi-annual dividend

Dec. 08, 2022 07:16 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) looks to pass before San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) caused Tagovailoa to fumble, which 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw returned for a touchdown, during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Purdy set for 1st start when 49ers host Buccaneers

By The Associated Press Dec. 08, 2022 05:37 PM EST

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-Brady breaks record for TD passes

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...

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift rushes past Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard (42) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 14

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 07, 2022 03:13 PM EST