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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo.

Patriots make 3rd straight Super Bowl, beat Chiefs 37-31 OT

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo.

January 20, 2019, 8:23pm National Sports

The New England Patriots are headed to their third straight Super Bowl, once more thanks to Tom Brady’s brilliance. Read story

Los Angeles Rams players celebrate after overtime of the NFL football NFC championship game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J.

Rams beat Saints in OT for trip to Super Bowl

Los Angeles Rams players celebrate after overtime of the NFL football NFC championship game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J.

January 20, 2019, 4:47pm National Sports

After rallying from an early 13-0 deficit, the Los Angeles Rams stunned the New Orleans Saints with Greg Zuerlein's 57-yard field goal in overtime for a 26-23 victory in the NFC championship game Sunday. Read story

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) lies on the turf in front of New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) after the Saints intercepted a pass in the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. The Saints won 20-14.

Saints rally past Eagles 20-14, will host NFC title game

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) lies on the turf in front of New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) after the Saints intercepted a pass in the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. The Saints won 20-14.

January 13, 2019, 6:24pm National Sports

When the New Orleans Saints finally found their rhythm, they marched one step closer to the Super Bowl. Read story

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown run by running back Sony Michel during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass.

Lopsided win over Chargers shows Patriots dynasty not dead

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown run by running back Sony Michel during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, in Foxborough, Mass.

January 13, 2019, 5:07pm National Sports

Tom Brady recognizes that there are some who believe the Patriots are nearing the end of their run of unprecedented playoff success. Read story

Los Angeles Rams running back C.J. Anderson scores against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half in an NFL divisional football playoff game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Los Angeles.

Gurley, Rams run through Cowboys, advance with 30-22 victory

Los Angeles Rams running back C.J. Anderson scores against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half in an NFL divisional football playoff game Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Los Angeles.

January 12, 2019, 8:59pm National Sports

C.J. Anderson rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns, and Todd Gurley rushed for 115 more yards and another TD in the Los Angeles Rams’ first playoff victory in 14 years, 30-22 over the Dallas Cowboys in the divisional round Saturday. Read story

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) scores a touchdown past Indianapolis Colts safety Clayton Geathers (26) during the first half of an NFL divisional football playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019.

Chiefs roll past Colts 31-13 to reach AFC title game

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) scores a touchdown past Indianapolis Colts safety Clayton Geathers (26) during the first half of an NFL divisional football playoff game in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019.

January 12, 2019, 5:26pm National Sports

Patrick Mahomes picked apart the Colts in his postseason debut, the Chiefs defense answered their chorus of critics with a stout performance, and Kansas City rolled to a 31-13 victory over Indianapolis in the divisional round Saturday. Read story

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens has been hired as the team’s head coach.

Kitchens hired by Browns after offensive run as interim

Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens has been hired as the team’s head coach.

January 12, 2019, 11:00am National Sports

Freddie Kitchens had something on his coaching résumé no other candidate could match. He made Baker Mayfield a better quarterback. Read story

Carl Grove, 90, tested positive that traces of trenbolone, an anabolic steroid used by U.S. cattle farmers, a result that is said to come from him eating a liver dinner. Ryan M.L.

Senior cyclist has beef with drug test

Carl Grove, 90, tested positive that traces of trenbolone, an anabolic steroid used by U.S. cattle farmers, a result that is said to come from him eating a liver dinner. Ryan M.L.

January 10, 2019, 2:28pm National Sports

With each pedal-stroke of his 80- and now 90-year-old legs, Carl Grove sought to show his fellow Americans that old age can be rich and rewarding. Read story

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, center, joins Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, left, and Tod Leiweke, right, president and CEO of the Seattle Hockey Partners group, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, during a news conference in Seattle. Bettman said the NHL has promised Seattle it will host the hockey All-Star Game within its first seven seasons. (AP Photo/Ted S.

NHL draft, All-Stars coming to Seattle

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, center, joins Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly, left, and Tod Leiweke, right, president and CEO of the Seattle Hockey Partners group, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, during a news conference in Seattle. Bettman said the NHL has promised Seattle it will host the hockey All-Star Game within its first seven seasons. (AP Photo/Ted S.

January 9, 2019, 7:13pm National Sports

On his first trip to Seattle since the city was granted the NHL’s 32nd franchise, Commissioner Gary Bettman announced a couple more rewards for the future franchise’s investment. Read story

Bruce Arians is the latest coach entrusted to transform the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers into winners. The 66-year-old came out of a one-year retirement to fill the team’s fifth coaching vacancy in a decade. Arians replaces Dirk Koetter, who was dismissed Dec. 30, 2018 after leading the Bucs to 19 wins and no playoffs berths over the past three seasons.

Bruce Arians comes out of retirement to coach Buccaneers

Bruce Arians is the latest coach entrusted to transform the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers into winners. The 66-year-old came out of a one-year retirement to fill the team’s fifth coaching vacancy in a decade. Arians replaces Dirk Koetter, who was dismissed Dec. 30, 2018 after leading the Bucs to 19 wins and no playoffs berths over the past three seasons.

January 8, 2019, 7:26pm National Sports

Bruce Arians is the latest coach entrusted to transform the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers into winners. Read story