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Seattle Kraken celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta.

Kraken sink struggling Oilers 5-2 with offensive outburst

Seattle Kraken celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta.

January 3, 2023, 9:41pm National Sports

Jaden Schwartz had a goal and two assists as the Seattle Kraken exploded for four consecutive goals in the second period to come away with a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. Read story

People wait in line to enter Vila Belmiro stadium where Pele, the late Brazilian soccer great lies in state in Santos, Brazil, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.

Pelé buried at cemetery in Brazilian city he made famous

People wait in line to enter Vila Belmiro stadium where Pele, the late Brazilian soccer great lies in state in Santos, Brazil, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.

January 3, 2023, 8:38am National Sports

Brazilian sports legend Pelé is being buried Tuesday, with his nation of more than 200 million people and the world watching. Read story

Buffalo Bills' Siran Neal (33) and Nyheim Hines react after teammate Damar Hamlin was injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati.

Bills’ Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field

Buffalo Bills' Siran Neal (33) and Nyheim Hines react after teammate Damar Hamlin was injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati.

January 3, 2023, 8:38am Latest News

Buffalo defensive back Damar Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday after the Bills say his heart stopped following a tackle during the Monday Night Football game, which was indefinitely postponed. Read story

Fans gather outside of University of Cincinnati Medical Center, late Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati, where Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin was taken after collapsing on the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Fans give millions to Damar Hamlin’s toy drive for kids

Fans gather outside of University of Cincinnati Medical Center, late Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati, where Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin was taken after collapsing on the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

January 3, 2023, 8:37am Life

Damar Hamlin’s goal was simple: He wanted to raise $2,500 online to buy toys for needy kids. Read story

The Buffalo Bills players pray for teammate Damar Hamlin during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati.

Bills’ Hamlin in critical condition after collapse on field

The Buffalo Bills players pray for teammate Damar Hamlin during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati.

January 2, 2023, 6:52pm Latest News

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was in critical condition after he collapsed on the field Monday night, the NFL said, and Buffalo’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals was suspended. Read story

This Oct. 22, 2022, photo provided by University of Buffalo Athletics shows University at Buffalo NCAA college football player Damian Jackson (38) carrying the American flag as the team takes the field before a game against Toledo, in Buffalo, N.Y. Jackson has no expectation of growing emotional in preparing to play the final game of his college career next week. (Paul Hokanson/Univ.

Ex-Navy SEAL makes big impression on Buffalo football team

This Oct. 22, 2022, photo provided by University of Buffalo Athletics shows University at Buffalo NCAA college football player Damian Jackson (38) carrying the American flag as the team takes the field before a game against Toledo, in Buffalo, N.Y. Jackson has no expectation of growing emotional in preparing to play the final game of his college career next week. (Paul Hokanson/Univ.

December 25, 2022, 5:55am College

Buffalo defensive end Damian Jackson has no expectation of growing emotional as he prepares for the final game of his college career next week. Read story

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Houston.

Friday was record outburst for NBA

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, in Houston.

December 24, 2022, 12:41pm National Sports

The NBA went into Christmas with a night like none other. For the first time in NBA history, five players scored at least 43 points on the same day. It happened Friday, with Dallas’ Luka Doncic leading the way with 50 points against Houston. Read story

Vancouver Canucks' Curtis Lazar, left, and Seattle Kraken's Vince Dunn collide during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Kraken fall to Canucks in shootout, 6-5

Vancouver Canucks' Curtis Lazar, left, and Seattle Kraken's Vince Dunn collide during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia.

December 22, 2022, 10:37pm National Sports

Elias Pettersson scored his second goal of the game to tie it with 1:20 left in regulation and added the shootout winner in the Vancouver Canucks' 6-5 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night. Read story

FILE - Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris stands next a statute of himself on Sept. 12, 2019, at Pittsburgh International Airport near Pittsburgh.

Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris dies at 72

FILE - Former Pittsburgh Steelers running back Franco Harris stands next a statute of himself on Sept. 12, 2019, at Pittsburgh International Airport near Pittsburgh.

December 21, 2022, 12:57pm Latest News

Franco Harris, the Hall of Fame running back whose heads-up thinking authored the "Immaculate Reception,” considered the most iconic play in NFL history, has died. He was 72. Read story

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers' Franco Harris (32) eludes a tackle by Oakland Raiders' Jimmy Warren as he runs 42-yards for a touchdown after catching a deflected pass during an AFC Divisional NFL football playoff game in Pittsburgh, Dec. 23, 1972. Harris' scoop of a deflected pass and subsequent run for the winning touchdown -- forever known as the "Immaculate Reception" -- has been voted the greatest play in NFL history. On the 50th anniversary of the "Immaculate Reception" -- Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 -- Pittsburghers recall how it boosted morale during the collapse of the steel industry and has served as a cultural rallying point ever since.

At 50, ‘Immaculate Reception’ still lifts a region’s spirits

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers' Franco Harris (32) eludes a tackle by Oakland Raiders' Jimmy Warren as he runs 42-yards for a touchdown after catching a deflected pass during an AFC Divisional NFL football playoff game in Pittsburgh, Dec. 23, 1972. Harris' scoop of a deflected pass and subsequent run for the winning touchdown -- forever known as the "Immaculate Reception" -- has been voted the greatest play in NFL history. On the 50th anniversary of the "Immaculate Reception" -- Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 -- Pittsburghers recall how it boosted morale during the collapse of the steel industry and has served as a cultural rallying point ever since.

December 19, 2022, 3:30pm National Sports

And it came to pass — actually, quarterback Terry Bradshaw came to pass, but bear with us. This is a story about football, culture and religion, so it seems right to begin with some biblical phrasing. Read story