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The Mercedes-Benz stadium is seen after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game between Georgia and Ohio State, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Atlanta will be site if Bills, Chiefs meet for AFC title

Jan. 12, 2023 12:33 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Astos Hinch and Luhnow are fired

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 13 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain scores an NBA regulation-game record 73 points to lead the Philadelphia Warriors to a 135-117 triumph over the Chicago...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Jan. 13-Jan.19

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 13 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain scores an NBA regulation-game record 73 points to lead the Philadelphia Warriors to a 135-117 triumph over the Chicago...

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons' Smith faces QB decision after another 7-10 finish

By Charles Odum Jan. 09, 2023 02:09 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees watches during the NFL football team's training camp on July 30, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees announced his retirement on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, one day after completing his second season with the team. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Falcons defensive coordinator Pees, 73, announces retirement

Jan. 09, 2023 01:59 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (17) makes a touchdown catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ridder throws first 2 TD passes as Falcons top Brady, Bucs

By Charles Odum Jan. 08, 2023 04:04 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Bucs' Brady breaks own record but suffers 1st losing season

By George Henry Jan. 08, 2023 02:24 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is stopped by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Brady nears completions record as Buccaneers visit Falcons

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 07:11 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) works against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Brady, Bucs hope to gain playoff momentum by beating Falcons

By Charles Odum Jan. 05, 2023 05:19 PM EST

Today in Sports History, Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 10 1972 — The longest winning streak in major professional sports — 33 games — ends when the Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-104 behind 39...

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) celebrates after a touchdown run by teammate AJ Dillon during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers' late-season surge bringing back memories of 2016

By Steve Megargee Jan. 04, 2023 07:51 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (11) makes a catch over Houston Texans cornerback Steven Nelson (21) during the second half of an NFL football game in Houston, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Marvin Jones provides surehanded 'security blanket' for Jags

By Mark Long Jan. 04, 2023 07:15 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady passes during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Bowles: Bucs won't rest starters in regular-season finale

By Fred Goodall Jan. 02, 2023 07:31 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) works against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Ridder poised on final drive, feels confident as Falcons' QB

By George Henry Jan. 02, 2023 06:58 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Cameron Batson looks on during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. Batson faces multiple charges after allegedly getting involved in an altercation with an officer and fleeing the scene. An officer observed a pickup truck speeding and failing to maintain its lane early Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, according to an Atlanta Police Department statement. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Falcons cut WR Batson from practice squad after arrest

Jan. 02, 2023 01:38 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback David Blough (17) works from the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Cardinals come up short again going with 4th QB in 4 weeks

By Paul Newberry Jan. 01, 2023 05:57 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals quarterback David Blough (17) works from the pocket against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Koo kicks short field goal, Falcons edge Arizona 20-19

By George Henry Jan. 01, 2023 04:18 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Cameron Batson looks on during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Aug. 12, 2022, in Detroit. Batson faces multiple charges after allegedly getting involved in an altercation with an officer and fleeing the scene. An officer observed a pickup truck speeding and failing to maintain its lane early Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, according to an Atlanta Police Department statement. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Falcons WR Batson arrested following altercation with police

Dec. 31, 2022 05:33 PM EST

Cardinals to start David Blough at quarterback vs Falcons

Dec. 30, 2022 03:23 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals will use their fourth quarterback of the season after David Blough was named the starter for Sunday's game against the...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Cards turn to David Blough at QB against Ridder, Falcons

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 08:28 PM EST