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Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers pitches to Aaron Jones during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers hoping homefield is to their advantage this year

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 13, 2022 06:49 PM EST

Giants interview Chiefs' Poles, Cards' Harris for GM job

By Tom Canavan Jan. 13, 2022 05:24 PM EST
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — The New York Giants interviewed Quentin Harris of the Arizona Cardinals and Ryan Poles of the Kansas City Chiefs for their general...

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Darrell Taylor (52) wraps up Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) for a sack during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
After 3 years of building, Cards' Murray ready for playoffs

By David Brandt Jan. 13, 2022 04:47 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2022 11:28 AM EST
Jan. 14 943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks. ...

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)
Medical marvel: Watt tries quick return for Cardinals

By David Brandt Jan. 12, 2022 03:55 PM EST

FILE - New York Giants new NFL football head coach Joe Judge, second from left, poses for photographs with New York Giants chairman and executive vice president Steve Tisch, second from right, New York Giants CEO John Mara, left, and New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman, right, after a news conference Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. Seeing the Giants struggles in a four-win season that led to the retirement of general manager Dave Gettleman and the firing of coach Joe Judge was the low point in co-owner John Mara’s more than 30-year association with the franchise. Speaking less than 24 hours after firing his third coach since December 2017, Mara said Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, the Giants need to build from the ground up. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Giants co-owner John Mara says past season was his low point

By Tom Canavan Jan. 12, 2022 03:45 PM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Rams safety Eric Weddle watches during an NFL football training camp in Irvine, Calif., on July 30, 2019. Weddle is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams for the playoffs. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Veteran safety Eric Weddle rejoining LA Rams for playoffs

By Greg Beacham Jan. 12, 2022 12:24 PM EST

FILE - New York Giants head coach Joe Judge walks off the field after a loss to the Washington Football Team during an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants fired Judge on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, after he went 10-23 in two seasons. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Giants fire Joe Judge as coach after 10-23 record in 2 years

By Tom Canavan Jan. 11, 2022 05:51 PM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Jan. 11, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 12 1951 — Ezzard Charles knocks out Lee Oma in the 10th round at Madison Square Garden in New York to retain the heavyweight title. ...

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) runs past Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquill Griffin (26) for a touchdown after a 22-yard reception during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Watson's issues doomed Houston Texans before season's start

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 10, 2022 07:34 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, left, walks off the field after an NFL football game loss to the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. The Seahawks won 38-30. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Fading Cardinals grasping for answers as postseason looms

By David Brandt Jan. 10, 2022 07:19 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (10) reacts after catching a pass for a touchdown 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)
Rams trip into playoffs with clear flaws, chance to rebound

By Greg Beacham Jan. 10, 2022 05:27 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy looks on from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Cowboys get rhythm, higher seed for playoffs; Niners next

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 10, 2022 12:45 PM EST

El quarterback de los Steelers de Pittsburgh Ben Roethlisberger celebra un pase de touchdown al wide receiver Chase Claypool en la segunda mitad del partido ante los Ravens de Baltimore, el domingo 9 de enero de 2022, en Baltimore. (AP Foto/Evan Vucci)
Analysis: Raiders' wild win gives NFL playoffs strong start

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 10, 2022 03:05 AM EST

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Darrell Taylor (52) wraps up Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) for a sack during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Cardinals hitting the road after 38-30 loss to Seattle

By John Marshall Jan. 09, 2022 09:01 PM EST

An injured Seattle Seahawks free safety Quandre Diggs grimaces as he is attended to by Seahawks training and medical staff during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Seahawks' Diggs carted off field; Saints' Hill hurts foot

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2022 08:44 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould (9) celebrates with fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) after making a field goal in overtime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) and defensive back David Long (22) react. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
49ers clinch playoff berth by holding off Rams 27-24 in OT

By Greg Beacham Jan. 09, 2022 07:54 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs with the ball as Arizona Cardinals defensive end Zach Allen (94) gives chase during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
Seahawks win 38-30 to spoil Cardinals shot at NFC West title

By David Brandt Jan. 09, 2022 07:49 PM EST

Seahawks' Diggs breaks right leg, dislocates ankle

By The Associated Press Jan. 09, 2022 07:21 PM EST
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl safety Quandre Diggs was carted off the field after suffering a broken right leg and dislocated ankle in the fourth...

Tennessee Titans guard Rodger Saffold (76) celebrates with fans after their win over the Houston Texans in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex )
Titans get AFC's No. 1 seed; Colts' loss helps Steelers

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 09, 2022 05:38 PM EST