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FILE - This is a 1970 file photo showing Chicago Bears football player Gale Sayers. Sports in 2020 was an unending state of mourning. Football lost a big piece of its heart: Don Shula, Gale Sayers, Paul Hornung, Bobby Mitchell.(AP Photo/File)
From Kobe to Maradona, a year of staggering losses in sports

By Fred Lief Dec. 29, 2020 12:54 PM EST

Alvin Kamara, corredor de los Saints de Nueva Orleáns, festeja luego de realizar su sexto acarreo de anotación en el duelo ante los Vikings de Minnesota, el viernes 25 de diciembre de 2020 (AP Foto/Butch Dill)
Curious calls by Sean Payton, Jon Gruden highlight Week 16

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 29, 2020 02:26 AM EST

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson, right, sacks New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Bills earn 1st sweep of Patriots since '99 with 38-9 win

By Kyle Hightower Dec. 28, 2020 11:20 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) speaks with head coach Jon Gruden during the second half of an NFL football game Miami Dolphins, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Another late-season collapse keeps Raiders out of playoffs

By Josh Dubow Dec. 28, 2020 05:36 PM EST

Miami Dolphins players celebrate after kicker Jason Sanders (7) made a game-winning field goal with seconds left during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Fitz will watch as Dolphins try to get him into the playoffs

By Steven Wine Dec. 28, 2020 01:07 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
On Football: Playoff picture clears up -- and muddles, too

By Barry Wilner Dec. 28, 2020 02:06 AM EST

NFL Today, Week 16

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2020 08:59 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 28 Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots, 8:15 p.m., ESPN — Josh Allen and the AFC East...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) fumbles the football as he is hit by Cincinnati Bengals' Sam Hubbard (94) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. The Bengals recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Frustrated Watt unleashes postgame tirade about effort

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 27, 2020 06:49 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) celebrates after a 46-yard touchdown run against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Bengals beat Texans 37-31 for first road win since 2018

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 27, 2020 04:35 PM EST

Chicago Bears safety DeAndre Houston-Carson, right, breaks up a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Tyler Eifert (88) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
Chicago Bears at Jacksonville Jaguars 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 01:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2019, file photo, Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll watches the team warm up for an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y. In his 20th NFL season and third in Buffalo, Daboll has transformed a once plodding, run-oriented attack into one of the league’s top passing units. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Daboll's success with Bills puts him on head coaching radar

By John Wawrow Dec. 27, 2020 12:10 PM EST

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt warms up before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans 12/27/2020

Dec. 27, 2020 11:56 AM EST

Miami Dolphins kicker Jason Sanders (7) celebrates after making a game-winning field goal with seconds left during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Raiders keep finding ways to lose, fall to Dolphins 26-25

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 27, 2020 01:23 AM EST

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) runs to score a touchdown against Miami Dolphins strong safety Bobby McCain (28) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)
Dolphins stun Raiders 26-25 to move step closer to playoffs

By Josh Dubow Dec. 26, 2020 11:32 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) warms up before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 08:20 PM EST

Carr active for Raiders, Parker out for Dolphins

Dec. 26, 2020 07:05 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Quarterback Derek Carr is active for the Las Vegas Raiders after leaving last week’s game with an injured groin. Carr was...

Star TE George Kittle set to return for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Dec. 24, 2020 06:41 PM EST
The injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers will be getting star tight end George Kittle back for this week’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. ...

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks strong safety Jamal Adams (33) during the first half of an NFL football game between the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Football Team, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
A bonus for NFL fans in Week 16: 4 straight days of games

By Barry Wilner Dec. 24, 2020 04:15 PM EST

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) celebrates his score against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Dolphins move past Raiders in rebuilding process

By Josh Dubow Dec. 24, 2020 03:02 PM EST

Bills look to put stamp on AFC East with Patriots sweep

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2020 01:55 PM EST
BUFFALO (11-3) at NEW ENGLAND (6-8) Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN OPENING LINE - Bills by 4 1/2 RECORD...