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Michael Irvin, Pro Bowl legend team captain and Pro Football Hall of Famer, center, takes a photo with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3), who was named the offensive player of the game, and defensive end Michael Bennett, of Team Irvin, right, after the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Honolulu. Team Irvin won 49-27.

Seahawks Wilson, Bennett MVPs of Pro Bowl

January 31, 2016, 8:27pm National Sports

Russell Wilson threw three first-half touchdown passes to lead Team Irvin to a 49-27 victory over Team Rice in the Pro Bowl on Sunday. Read story

Pacific Division forward John Scott (28) celebrates after scoring a goal during an NHL hockey All-Star semifinal round game against the Central Division team Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.

John Scott, fan vote as captain, gets MVP at NHL All-Star Game

January 31, 2016, 6:11pm National Sports

John Scott scored twice during the NHL's new 3-on-3 All-Star tournament, and was named MVP as a write-in candidate after captaining the Pacific to a 1-0 win in the championship Sunday night. Read story

Novak Djokovic of Serbia holds his trophy aloft after defeating Andy Murray of Britain in the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan.

Djokovic wins 6th Australian Open title

January 31, 2016, 11:12am National Sports

Novak Djokovic maintained his perfect streak in six Australian Open finals with a 6-1, 7-5, 7-6 (3) victory Sunday over Andy Murray. Read story

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman answers a question during a news conference before the NHL All-Star hockey game skills competition, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn.

Seattle not in running for NHL team

January 30, 2016, 5:32pm National Sports

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman insisted Seattle is not in the running to land an expansion team. Read story

Angelique Kerber, right, of Germany holds the trophy with runner-up Serena Williams of the United States after winning their women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.

Kerber upsets Serena Williams to win Australian title

January 30, 2016, 10:31am National Sports

Angelique Kerber upset Serena Williams 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 to win the Australian Open title, ending the six-time champion's unbeaten streak in finals at Melbourne Park. Read story

The San Diego Chargers play the Oakland Raiders during an NFL football game at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. Chargers Chairman Dean Spanos said Friday, Jan. 29, that the team will play in San Diego in 2016, and he'll work with politicians and the business community to try to resolve a long, bitter fight over a new stadium.

Chargers to stay in San Diego in 2016

January 29, 2016, 4:55pm National Sports

Chargers Chairman Dean Spanos said Friday that the team will play in San Diego in 2016, and he'll work with politicians and the business community to try to resolve a long, bitter fight over a new stadium. Read story

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto talks to reporters Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016 in Seattle during the team's annual briefing before the start of baseball spring training. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Mariners prep for spring believing they can contend in AL West

January 28, 2016, 4:51pm National Sports

The Mariners will arrive in Arizona in about three weeks with one of the more remodeled rosters in baseball, including 17 new additions to their 40-man roster that were with other clubs a year ago. Read story

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton celebrates a first down run during the second half the NFL football NFC Championship game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C.

Newton, Panthers rout Cardinals for NFC title

January 24, 2016, 7:30pm Latest News

Cam Newton threw for two touchdowns and ran for two others, and Carolina's big-play defense stifled the league's top-ranked offense in a 49-15 romp Sunday for the NFC championship. Read story

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning evades a tackle by New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (91) during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver.

Manning, Broncos scramble to Super Bowl in win over Patriots

January 24, 2016, 4:49pm Latest News

Peyton Manning engineered Denver’s 20-18 victory — not settled until Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby picked off Tom Brady’s pass on a 2-point attempt that would have tied it with 12 seconds left. Read story

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2015, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly watches the action from the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. The San Francisco 49ers have hired Chip Kelly as their new head coach. CEO Jed York announced the move on Twitter and so did the team.

49ers hire Chip Kelly as new coach

January 14, 2016, 10:55am Latest News

The San Francisco 49ers hired Chip Kelly as their coach Thursday, finding a focused, football-first leader CEO Jed York is counting on to turn the once-proud franchise back into a contender. Read story