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Washington Commanders president Jason Wright speaks during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new identity, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. The new name comes 18 months after the once-storied franchise dropped its old moniker following decades of criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Washington's NFL team unveils new name as Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 02, 2022 08:17 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams fans wait to get into SoFi Stadium before the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
LTs Williams, Whitworth active for NFC title game; Rapp out

Jan. 30, 2022 05:38 PM EST

FILE - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Feb. 1, 2004. Despite reports that he is retiring, Brady has told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he hasn't made up his mind, two people familiar with the details told The Associated Press, Saturday, Jan. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
AP sources: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn't made up mind

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 29, 2022 02:57 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 27, 2022 10:57 AM EST
Feb. 1 1913 — Jim Thorpe, star of the 1912 Olympics, signs to play baseball with the New York Giants. 1914 — The Chicago White Sox and...

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas (20) celebrates after catching an interception in overtime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The 49ers won 27-24. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams hope 3rd time is a charm in NFC title matchup vs. 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 26, 2022 02:21 AM EST

En foto de 5 de diciembre den 2021 el jugador de los Rams de Los Ángeles Andrew Whitworth en la banca durante el juego ante los Jaguars de Jacksonville. El sábado 25 de diciembre del 2021 ingresa a la lista de COVID-19 antes de enfrentar el domingo a Minnesota. (AP Foto/Mark J. Terrill)
Rams won't have LT Whitworth, S Rapp against Buccaneers

By Dan Greenspan Jan. 21, 2022 03:50 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) firest a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady, Buccaneers take another crack at Rams in playoffs

By Fred Goodall Jan. 21, 2022 03:18 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase signals for a touchdown on a ball caught by Tyler Boyd during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Las Vegas Raider, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Former NFL CB Hasty works for racial equity in hirings

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2022 12:51 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Brady, SB champs aim to avenge regular-season losses to Rams

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2022 11:33 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stars aligned: Rams confident their big names will deliver

By Greg Beacham Jan. 20, 2022 08:31 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Alexander Mattison tries to get past Green Bay Packers' De'Vondre Campbell during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers' Campbell's bet on himself pays huge dividends

By Steve Megargee Jan. 20, 2022 07:10 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) pulls in a reception in front of Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod (23) during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)
Bucs WR Mike Evans focused on team, not individual success

By Fred Goodall Jan. 19, 2022 07:49 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury walks off the field after the Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cardinals in an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Questions coming for Cardinals after late-season stumbles

By David Brandt Jan. 18, 2022 05:58 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Marquise Copeland (93) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Improving defense propels LA Rams onward to Tampa Bay

By Greg Beacham Jan. 18, 2022 05:03 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott speaks during a news conference following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Analysis: Dak Prescott hands it to all the wrong people

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 18, 2022 09:34 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams inside linebacker Troy Reeder, left, pressures Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) into throwing a pass that was intercepted and returned for a touchdown by David Long Jr. during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Murray's first playoff start a nightmare for Cardinals

By Joe Reedy Jan. 18, 2022 02:05 AM EST

Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Tanner Vallejo (51) tackles Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Stafford propels Rams past Cardinals 34-11 in playoff rout

By Greg Beacham Jan. 17, 2022 11:36 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker, bottom, falls forward after tackling Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (23) during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Inglewood, Calif., Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Cards' Baker evaluated for concussion following collision

Jan. 17, 2022 11:02 PM EST

Giants end first-round interviews for GM with 2 SF execs

Jan. 17, 2022 07:45 PM EST
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants wrapped up the first round of interviews for their vacant general manager's job, interviewing two executives with...

FILE - Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt walks the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, on Dec. 25, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year is trying to complete a miraculous comeback from a serious shoulder injury in an effort to help the Cardinals' defense when they travel to face the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night in the wild card round. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Watt active for Cards, Weddle in for Rams in playoff meeting

Jan. 17, 2022 07:07 PM EST