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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after throwing a pass to setup the game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Watson's mind key to success with Houston Texans

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 09, 2020 06:10 PM EST

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Compiled By Paul Montella Jan. 01, 2020 09:47 AM EST
Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...

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Compiled By Paul Montella Dec. 29, 2019 09:25 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay...

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 20-15. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Aaron Rodgers set for 24th clash against rival Bears

By Keith Jenkins Dec. 11, 2019 06:47 PM EST

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Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 28, 2019 09:16 AM EST
Nov. 29 1890 — Navy beats Army 24-0 in the first matchup of this historic series. 1934 — The Detroit Lions play their...

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Nov. 28 1906 — Tommy Burns fights to a 20-round draw with light heavyweight Jack O'Brien in a world heavyweight title bout in Los Angeles. ...

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Compiled By Paul Montella Nov. 24, 2019 09:46 AM EST
Nov. 25 1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the...

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Mexico City. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chiefs’ Mahomes views bye as chance to finally get healthy

By Dave Skretta Nov. 21, 2019 06:51 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin watches during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Winless Bengals hope to avoid “horror show” vs Steelers

By Joe Kay Nov. 21, 2019 02:32 PM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) carries on a pass reception ahead of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) and defensive end Vic Beasley (44) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)
NFL Notes: Jets' Beachum helps tackle water issues in Newark

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Nov. 15, 2019 01:24 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs out of the pocket under pressure by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue (91) during the first half of an NFL football game at Wembley Stadium, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Watson's play has Houston Texans leading AFC South

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 07, 2019 05:30 PM EST

FILE - In this 1936, file photo, Johnny Mize of the St. Louis Cardinals swings during a baseball game. (AP Photo/File)
Essay: What is America's game? 3 sports, 3 American eras

By Ted Anthony Oct. 25, 2019 03:25 AM EDT

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) is tackled on the run by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (25) during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Bengals' Joe Mixon frustrated by 1-yard run average

By Joe Kay Sep. 19, 2019 06:04 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) walks off the field as time runs out in a 28-26 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019. Roethlisberger did not play the second half of the game. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Roethlisberger, Brees knocked out of games with injuries

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2019 08:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2019, file photo, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks on from the sideline during the first half of a NFL football preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens, in Baltimore. The Packers and Aaron Rodgers take on the Bears and Khalil Mack on Thursday, Sept. 5. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
Packers and Bears reverse roles in NFL's 100th season opener

By Gene Chamberlain Sep. 04, 2019 10:37 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2008, file photo, Baltimore Ravens' Ed Reed runs for a touchdown after making an interception against the Philadelphia Eagles during a NFL football game in Baltimore. Reed will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on Aug. 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)
HOF Preview: Safety Ed Reed 'made the impossible possible'

By David Ginsburg Aug. 01, 2019 02:23 PM EDT

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May 19 1910 — Cy Young, the career leader in major league victories, wins No. 500 as the Cleveland Indians defeat Washington 5-4 in 11 innings. ...

Patriots among admirable company as sports dynasty

By The Associated Press Jan. 27, 2019 05:19 PM EST
Sports fans love dynasties. And hate them, too. That a team could be so dominant for a long period as the New England Patriots have been should be...

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid pumps his fists as he celebrates a win over the Oakland Raiders after an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo. The Patriots are seeking their third straight Super Bowl appearance while the Chiefs are trying to make it back for the first time since 1970 when the two teams meet for the AFC title on Sunday. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga, File)
Chiefs' bandwagon rolling into Arrowhead for mighty Patriots

By Dave Skretta Jan. 19, 2019 12:30 PM EST