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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, right, is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.

49ers win 1st playoff game in 6 years

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins, right, is sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif.

January 11, 2020, 5:49pm National Sports

Jimmy Garoppolo threw a TD pass on his opening drive and San Francisco's defense and running game take over from there in the 49ers' 27-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the divisional playoff round Saturday. Read story

New Mississippi State NCAA college football coach Mike Leach speaks at a news conference Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at the Starkville, Miss., based university, after being officially introduced as the head coach. (AP Photo/Rogelio V.

Leach relishes chance to test himself

New Mississippi State NCAA college football coach Mike Leach speaks at a news conference Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, at the Starkville, Miss., based university, after being officially introduced as the head coach. (AP Photo/Rogelio V.

January 10, 2020, 11:03pm College

The opportunity to coach in a talent-rich area helped persuade Mike Leach make the decision to leave Washington State and accept the Mississippi State job, giving him the chance to test himself in the Southeastern Conference. Read story

The Dallas Cowboys didn&#039;t take long to settle on Mike McCarthy as their coach after waiting a week to announce they were moving on from Jason Garrett.

NFL head coaching hires ranging from experienced to newcomers

The Dallas Cowboys didn&#039;t take long to settle on Mike McCarthy as their coach after waiting a week to announce they were moving on from Jason Garrett.

January 7, 2020, 6:46pm National Sports

The Cowboys and Redskins went the experience route in their head coaching searches. The Giants and Panthers apparently are comfortable with newcomers to the job. Read story

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora listens to a question during the Major League Baseball winter meetings Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in San Diego.

MLB to investigate reports 2018 champion Red Sox stole signs

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora listens to a question during the Major League Baseball winter meetings Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, in San Diego.

January 7, 2020, 5:21pm National Sports

Major League Baseball says it will investigate allegations the Boston Red Sox illegally used their video replay room to steal signs between opposing pitchers and catchers during their 2018 World Series championship season. Read story

The Dallas Cowboys are moving on from coach Jason Garrett, left, by hiring former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy, who has agreed to become the ninth coach in team history, a person with direct knowledge of the deal said Monday, Jan. 6, 2020.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hasn&#039;t announced the move.

Cowboys pick McCarthy to replace Garrett as coach

The Dallas Cowboys are moving on from coach Jason Garrett, left, by hiring former Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy, who has agreed to become the ninth coach in team history, a person with direct knowledge of the deal said Monday, Jan. 6, 2020.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hasn&#039;t announced the move.

January 6, 2020, 3:00pm National Sports

Mike McCarthy won a Super Bowl and went to the playoffs eight straight years while coaching two-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Read story

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) pulls in the game winning touchdown pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings won 26-20.

Vikings upend Saints 26-20 in OT

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) pulls in the game winning touchdown pass over New Orleans Saints cornerback P.J. Williams during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. The Vikings won 26-20.

January 5, 2020, 2:52pm National Sports

Kirk Cousins hit tight end Kyle Rudolph with a 4-yard fade on third-and-goal in overtime, and the Minnesota Vikings pulled out a 26-20 victory over the Saints in the wild-card round of the NFC playoffs on Sunday. Read story

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady walks to the sideline after a series of plays in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass.

Titans run Patriots out of playoffs

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady walks to the sideline after a series of plays in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass.

January 4, 2020, 9:50pm National Sports

When the eerie Foxborough fog lifted, it became clear that New England’s reign atop the NFL was ending. Read story

Houston Texans kicker Ka&#039;imi Fairbairn (7) kicks a game-winning 28-yard field goal as Buffalo Bills cornerback Kevin Johnson (29) tries to block the kick during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19.

This time it’s Houston’s turn to rally vs. Bills

Houston Texans kicker Ka&#039;imi Fairbairn (7) kicks a game-winning 28-yard field goal as Buffalo Bills cornerback Kevin Johnson (29) tries to block the kick during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19.

January 4, 2020, 8:40pm National Sports

Deshaun Watson’s teammates talked all week about how they never feel as if they’re out of any game when No. 4 is on the field. Read story

CChristian McCaffrey's versatility and superb statistics helped him to a rare double: The Carolina Panthers running back has made The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team at two positions.

Panthers’ McCaffrey a double All-Pro selection

CChristian McCaffrey's versatility and superb statistics helped him to a rare double: The Carolina Panthers running back has made The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team at two positions.

January 3, 2020, 4:28pm National Sports

Christian McCaffrey’s versatility and superb statistics helped him to a rare double: The Carolina Panthers running back has made The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team at two positions. Read story

Richard Sherman

Sherman tells contract critics ‘I keep all the receipts’

Richard Sherman

January 3, 2020, 4:00pm National Sports

The bet Richard Sherman placed on himself when he personally negotiated a free-agent contract with the San Francisco 49ers that included significant incentive clauses is paying off in a big way. Read story