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NFL VP backs NY girls’ high school bid for flag football
By John Wawrow KENMORE, N.Y. (AP) — Freshman Sydney Yost’s bid to establish a flag football program at her all-girl high school already has its...
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Chiefs, led by hobbled Mahomes, beat Jags 27-20 in playoffs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes pleaded with Chiefs coach Andy Reid to let him stay in the game on Saturday. He argued with...
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Bills’ Hamlin faces long recovery, family spokesman tells AP
By John Wawrow ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Remarkable as Damar Hamlin’s recovery has been, the Buffalo Bills safety still faces a lengthy rehabilitation some...
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More than 50,000 tickets sold for AFC title game in Atlanta
ATLANTA (AP) — More than 50,000 tickets were sold in the first 24 hours for a potential AFC championship game in Atlanta, the NFL said...
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Commanders’ Jennifer King to coach Senior Bowl running backs
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Washington Commanders assistant running backs coach Jennifer King will coach the position for the Senior Bowl. King, who became the first...
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Saturday perfection: Lawrence’s 37-0 mark at stake vs Chiefs
By Mark Long JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Doug Pederson turned away from the question, stopping just short of shaking his head in disappointment, and then...
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Analysis: Thrilling NFL weekend defined by curious decisions
By Arnie Stapleton Curious decisions defined the NFL’s wacky wild-card weekend, and none more so than Tyler Huntley going high when he should have gone...
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Former NFL player arrested in Mississippi on kidnap charge
RIDGELAND, Miss. (AP) — A former University of Mississippi and NFL football player has been arrested in Mississippi on kidnapping charges. Jerrell Powe, 35, remained...
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AP source: Packers LB Quay Walker fined $13,261 for shove
By Steve Megargee Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker was fined $13,261 by the NFL for the shove that led to his ejection from a...
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Column: Super Bowls before the Super Bowl? Don’t rule it out
By Paul Newberry ATLANTA (AP) — If Buffalo and Kansas City both reach the AFC championship game, they’ll head to Atlanta, of all places, to compete...
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McDermott hailed for leading Bills through emotional week
By John Wawrow ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Jimmye Laycock’s first thought during those initial chilling moments went to Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills safety...
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Damar Hamlin’s toy drive: What’s the plan for the $8.6M?
By THALIA BEATY NEW YORK (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin plans to support young people through education and sports with the $8.6 million in GoFundMe...
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Packers’ Quay Walker apologizes for shoving Lions physician
By STEVE MEGARGEE GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker apologized after the second ejection of his rookie season and said...
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Hamlin, still critical, continues recovery, tweets thanks
By John Wawrow ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Doctors described Damar Hamlin’s neurological function as “excellent” Saturday, as the Buffalo Bills safety continued making progress...
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Bills’ Hamlin breathing on his own, joins team via video
By John Wawrow ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — It was uplifting enough for the Buffalo Bills staff and players to see Damar Hamlin appear on...
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Bengals’ Higgins says ‘I’m in a good place right now’
By Mitch Stacy CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Bengals receiver Tee Higgins said he’s “in a good place right now” after hearing from Damar Hamlin’s mother...
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Damar Hamlin asked who won Bills-Bengals when he woke up
By John Wawrow and Carolyn Thompson ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has begun to communicate in writing with his family...
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Hamlin’s collapse spurs new wave of vaccine misinformation
By Ali Swenson, David Klepper and Sophia Tulp WASHINGTON (AP) — Unfounded claims about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines proliferated in the hours and days...
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NFL players, communities rally for Bills safety Damar Hamlin
By John Wawrow With tears beginning to well, Tennessee Titans linebacker Rashad Weaver shook his head and lowered it to his knees, his body swaying...
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Evero passes on Broncos’ interim job, has head coach desire
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero had a shot at a two-game tryout. A chance to get a feel for the job...
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Analysis: Some NFL teams won’t reap reward for poor seasons
By Arnie Stapelton Les Snead famously wore a T-shirt at the Los Angeles Rams’ championship parade 10 months ago mocking his team’s lack of draft...
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Analysis: NFL playoff picture tightens up after Week 16
Minshew Mania is on hold. The Philadelphia Eagles couldn’t wrap up the NFC East and the No. 1 seed with their backup quarterback, tightening the...
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Ex-Navy SEAL makes big impression on University of Buffalo football team
AMHERST, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo defensive end Damian Jackson has no expectation of growing emotional as he prepares for the final game of his college...
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Franco Harris’ legacy forged in humility and empathy
By Will Graves PITTSBURGH (AP) — It was never just about football to Franco Harris. It couldn’t be. That would have been too limiting. Too...
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Franco Harris, Steeler who caught Immaculate Reception, dies
By Will Graves PITTSBURGH (AP) — The ball fluttered in the air and all but one of the 22 players on the Three Rivers Stadium...