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Today in Sports History-Griffey Jr. elected to Hall of Fame

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 6 1951 — The Indianapolis Olympians beat the Rochester Royals 75-73 in six overtimes, the longest game in NBA history. 1976 — Ted...

FILE - Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas (73) walks off the field the team's NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore on Sept. 17, 2017. Thomas, Darrelle Revis and Dwight Freeney are finalists in their first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2023. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Thomas, Revis, Freeney picked as Hall of Fame finalists

By Josh Dubow Jan. 04, 2023 08:58 PM EST

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll gestures to fans after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 38-10. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
3 NFL teams look for rare trip from 2-6 start to playoffs

By Josh Dubow Jan. 04, 2023 06:00 AM 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

Carolina Panthers head coach Steve Wilks yells during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Panthers' failure to reach playoffs hurts Wilks' job hopes

By Steve Reed Jan. 02, 2023 05:42 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans scores in front of Carolina Panthers cornerback CJ Henderson during the second 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)
Analysis: NFC is wide open heading into final weekend of NFL

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 02, 2023 01:33 AM EST

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White 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/Jason Behnken)
Brady, Bucs rally to beat Panthers 30-24, clinch NFC South

By Fred Goodall Jan. 01, 2023 04:47 PM EST

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons, right, intercepts a pass intended for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson (84) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Sluggish Chiefs beat Broncos for 15th straight time, 27-24

By Dave Skretta Jan. 01, 2023 04:27 PM EST

NBC Sports play-by-play announcer Mike Tirico, left, sits next to color commentator Cris Collinsworth before an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Miami Dolphins on Dec. 11, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
NBC's 'Sunday Night Football' rolls with new broadcast crew

By Joe Reedy Dec. 31, 2022 10:02 AM EST

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert (11) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. Gabbert helped rescue four people whose helicopter crashed into the Hillsborough Bay after it lost power. The Tampa Police Department said Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, that Gabbert had been riding on a jet ski with his two brothers on their own water vehicles in the bay south of Tampa Thursday evening when they spotted the helicopter broken up into pieces in the water. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Bucs' Gabbert, brothers rescue people in Tampa chopper crash

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2022 04:20 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...

FILE - Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) runs back an interception against the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 30-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game on Sept. 13, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Panthers worked out 35-year-old cornerback Norman on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, because starter Jaycee Horn’s status for Sunday’s crucial game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is up in the air. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Analysis: With 1 more game, more teams in NFL playoff race

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 30, 2022 12:12 PM EST

FILE - Saint Peter's Jaylen Murray, left, and Latrell Reid celebrate after their team won a college basketball game against Purdue in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. Saint Peter’s, the New Jersey men’s basketball team that made a long-shot run to the Elite Eight of the March Madness tournament this year, was among the most profitable teams for sports bettors in 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Curry, Henry, Kupp, Judge among most bet-on athletes of 2022

By Wayne Parry Dec. 30, 2022 08:43 AM EST

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman runs during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Brady, Bucs take aim at NFC South title against Panthers

By Fred Goodall Dec. 29, 2022 05:48 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, left, holds the ball as he hits the ground while Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai, right, defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Without Tua, Dolphins need to find a win to reach playoffs

By Jimmy Golen Dec. 29, 2022 04:53 PM EST

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Brady, Bucs can clinch NFC South with win over Panthers

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 04:10 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) carries during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 28, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Devin Asiasi, left, is brought down by New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Few winning teams leads to 1 Week 17 matchup of winners

By Josh Dubow Dec. 28, 2022 06:00 AM EST

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis (90) in action during the NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Oct. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. Davis was such a difference-maker in the middle of the Eagles’ defensive line the first two months of the season that the team needed to sign two former Pro Bowl players to replace him after the rookie sustained an ankle injury. (AP Photo/Christopher Szagola, File)
Eagles rookie Jordan Davis learns from room of veterans

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 27, 2022 02:29 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Detroit goes 16-games with no wins

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 27 1953 — The Detroit Lions edge the Cleveland Browns 17-16 for the NFL championship. Doak Walker’s extra point, following a 33-yard scoring pass,...