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Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) deflects a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in Detroit.

Lions snap playoff NFL’s longest drought

Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) deflects a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in Detroit.

January 14, 2024, 8:46pm National Sports

Jared Goff threw for a touchdown and completed a game-sealing first down against the team that cast him away, and the Detroit Lions won a playoff game for the first time in 32 years, beating Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams 24-23 on Sunday night. Read story

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.

Packers pull a wild-card stunner, beating Cowboys 48-32

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in Arlington, Texas.

January 14, 2024, 6:54pm National Sports

Aaron Jones grew up idolizing Emmitt Smith and the Dallas Cowboys. Read story

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs in front of Miami Dolphins defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (91) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.

Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs to 26-7 wild card win over Miami in near-record low temps

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs in front of Miami Dolphins defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (91) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.

January 13, 2024, 8:36pm National Sports

Patrick Mahomes threw for 262 yards and a touchdown, had his helmet shattered when he took a hit in the second half, and proceeded to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 26-7 rout of the Miami Dolphins in… Read story

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Emil Bemstrom, left, passes the puck in front of Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann during the first period NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.

Kraken beat the Blue Jackets 7-4 for their 9th straight win

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Emil Bemstrom, left, passes the puck in front of Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann during the first period NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.

January 13, 2024, 7:14pm National Sports

Jared McCann had two goals and an assist, Joey Daccord made 30 saves and the Seattle Kraken extended their win streak to nine games, rallying to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-4 on Saturday night. Oliver Bjorkstrand had a goal and two assists, Brian Dumoulin had a… Read story

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud celebrates after a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Houston.

C.J. Stroud becomes youngest QB to win a playoff game as Texans rout Browns 45-14

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud celebrates after a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Houston.

January 13, 2024, 5:29pm National Sports

Rookie C.J. Stroud became the youngest quarterback to win a playoff game after throwing for 274 yards and three touchdowns, and the Houston Texans returned two interceptions by Joe Flacco for scores in a 45-14 rout of the Cleveland Browns in a wild-card matchup Saturday. Stroud, the second… Read story

FILE - The Buffalo Bills logo is displayed opn the field at Highmark Stadium before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. The Bills' wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers that was scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, was moved to Monday amid a forecast for dangerous winter weather, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Saturday. (AP Photo/Gene J.

Steelers-Bills playoff game moved to Monday amid forecast for dangerous winter weather

FILE - The Buffalo Bills logo is displayed opn the field at Highmark Stadium before an NFL football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022. The Bills' wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers that was scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, was moved to Monday amid a forecast for dangerous winter weather, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Saturday. (AP Photo/Gene J.

January 13, 2024, 1:44pm National Sports

A potentially dangerous winter storm forecast to hit the Buffalo region over the weekend led the NFL on Saturday to push back the Bills’ wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers from Sunday to Monday. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the NFL cited public safety concerns… Read story

The New England Patriots have agreed to hire linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to succeed Bill Belichick as their next head coach, according to a person familiar with the situation. Details were still being worked out on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, according to the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the decision.

Patriots name Jerod Mayo as next head coach, Bill Belichick’s successor

The New England Patriots have agreed to hire linebackers coach Jerod Mayo to succeed Bill Belichick as their next head coach, according to a person familiar with the situation. Details were still being worked out on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, according to the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the decision.

January 12, 2024, 10:19am National Sports

The New England Patriots have named Jerod Mayo to succeed Bill Belichick as the franchise's 15th head coach. He becomes the first Black head coach in team history. Read story

Seattle Kraken defenseman Justin Schultz (4) is congratulated for a goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Washington.

Kraken extend winning streak to 8, beating Capitals 4-1

Seattle Kraken defenseman Justin Schultz (4) is congratulated for a goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Washington.

January 11, 2024, 7:10pm National Sports

Joey Daccord made 25 saves, Tye Kartye ended a lengthy goal drought and the Seattle Kraken won their eighth consecutive game, beating the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Thursday night. Read story

Seattle Mariners' Ty France hits a two-run RBI single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Mariners strike deals with Ty France, Logan Gilbert and 5 others to avoid salary arbitration

Seattle Mariners' Ty France hits a two-run RBI single against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

January 11, 2024, 4:55pm National Sports

First baseman Ty France and right-hander Logan Gilbert were among seven players who agreed to one-year contracts with the Seattle Mariners on Thursday, avoiding salary arbitration. Read story

New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft, left, and former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick embrace during an NFL football news conference, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass., to announce that Belichick, a six-time NFL champion, has agreed to part ways with the team.

Patriots parting with Bill Belichick, who led team to 6 Super Bowl championships

New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft, left, and former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick embrace during an NFL football news conference, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass., to announce that Belichick, a six-time NFL champion, has agreed to part ways with the team.

January 11, 2024, 8:04am Latest News

Coach's 333 career wins trail only Don Shula for most in NFL history Read story