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Sam Darnold and Seahawks advance to Super Bowl with thrilling 31-27 win over Rams in NFC title game
SEATTLE (AP) — Sam Darnold threw for three touchdowns, the Seahawks’ “Dark Side” defense came up with a critical fourth-down stop, and Seattle advanced to...
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Patriots punch ticket to 12th Super Bowl with gritty 10-7 win over Broncos in snowy Denver
DENVER (AP) — Drake Maye handled the sloppy, snowy conditions better than the home team and he scored New England’s only touchdown on a 6-yard keeper, propelling...
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Packers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker arrested on gun possession charge at LaGuardia Airport
Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker has been arrested after police say he presented a firearm for inspection without proper credentials at LaGuardia Airport....
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Colts confirm the FBI has opened an investigation into the death of former owner Jim Irsay
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The FBI has opened an investigation into the death of former Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, team officials confirmed Friday. When Irsay died in...
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Former NFL player Kevin Johnson killed at homeless encampment, medical examiner says
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Kevin Johnson died from “blunt head trauma and stab wounds” at a homeless encampment, according to...
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He lined fields. He did laundry. Jeff Hafley took the hard road toward coaching the Miami Dolphins
By Tim Reynolds MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jeff Hafley was a football coach before he was a football coach. The new coach of the Miami...
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Baltimore Ravens tab Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter as new head coach
BALTIMORE (AP) — Jesse Minter is the new head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. The club hired the Los Angeles Chargers defensive coordinator on Thursday....
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NFL teams opt for change over patience in offseason with record-tying 10 coaching changes
The Green Bay Packers and Buffalo Bills faced similar decisions after another promising season ended short of the Super Bowl. The Packers opted to give coach...
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In the NFL, winning seasons and playoff appearances don’t always equate to job security
Winning isn’t everything. Winning the Super Bowl matters most. Sean McDermott became the latest coach to learn that harsh reality when the Buffalo Bills fired...
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US and Mexico flag football teams will play a game during the Super Bowl week in an Olympic preview
By Pat Graham The week of the Super Bowl next month in San Francisco will feature not one but two marquee flag football games. It’s...
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Bills fire coach Sean McDermott after 9 seasons of falling short of reaching the Super Bowl
By John Wawrow ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Sean McDermott arrived in Buffalo in 2017, envisioning the day of looking out his office window and...
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NFL again faces questions about the definition of a catch after disputed pick in Bills-Broncos game
By Rob Maaddi Hey, NFL: What’s a catch? Once again, many football fans, coaches and commentators are questioning the definition of a catch after a...
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Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Mike Vrabel returned to New England on a mission to have the franchise playing again in meaningful games in January —...
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Rams shake off wild TD pass by Caleb Williams to force OT, beat Bears 20-17 to reach NFC title game
By Andrew Seligman CHICAGO (AP) — Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears...
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Seahawks dominate 49ers from opening kick, advance to NFC title game with 41-6 win
SEATTLE (AP) — Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, Kenneth Walker III rushed for three scores and the Seattle Seahawks advanced to...
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Broncos knock out Josh Allen and the Bills to advance to the AFC championship game
By Rob Maaddi The Denver Broncos are heading to the AFC championship game for the first time since winning their last Super Bowl 10 years...
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Broncos host first playoff game in a decade, face banged-up Bills in divisional round Saturday
By ARNIE MELENDREZ STAPLETON DENVER (AP) — After the Buffalo Bills ended the Broncos’ season with a 31-7 thrashing in the playoffs last year, Sean Payton...
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NFL sees increased viewership for wild-card round, eyes more for divisional games
By Joe Reedy After double-digit increases in its regular-season and wild-card playoff round ratings, the NFL is looking for another large bump in ratings during...
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Uncertainty about American football in Europe grows as group of franchises split with local league
By Tales Azzoni MADRID (AP) — Uncertainty about the future of American football in Europe increased Thursday after a group of franchises split and said...
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NFL playoff weekend sets a record with 12 fourth-quarter lead changes
By Josh Dubow The NFL has never experienced a playoff weekend quite like this. The first four games of the 2025 postseason featured a combined 12 lead...
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Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 seasons as coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers
By Will Graves PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Tomlin was an unknown when the Pittsburgh Steelers plucked him from obscurity in 2007 and handed the young...
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Bears coach Ben Johnson offers no apologies for profane postgame speech
The Chicago Bears were hooting and hollering in the locker room after rallying late to knock the Green Bay Packers out of the playoffs on Saturday night....
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Maye throws late TD pass and Patriots’ defense roughs up Herbert, Chargers in 16-3 playoff win
By Kyle Hightower FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye threw a touchdown pass to Hunter Henry in the fourth quarter, and New England’s defense roughed up Justin...
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Josh Allen carries Bills to 27-24 win at Jags for Buffalo’s first road playoff victory in 33 years
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Josh Allen took a pounding and doled out punishment — looking every bit like the reigning MVP. He carried Buffalo to...
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Caleb Williams rallies Bears from 18 points down for 31-27 playoff win over rival Packers
CHICAGO (AP) — Caleb Williams came through in his playoff debut, throwing a go-ahead, 25-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore with 1:43 remaining, and the Chicago Bears...
