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FILE - Saint Peter's Jaylen Murray, left, and Latrell Reid celebrate after their team won a college basketball game against Purdue in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. Saint Peter’s, the New Jersey men’s basketball team that made a long-shot run to the Elite Eight of the March Madness tournament this year, was among the most profitable teams for sports bettors in 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Curry, Henry, Kupp, Judge among most bet-on athletes of 2022

By Wayne Parry Dec. 30, 2022 08:43 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow winds up to pass while warming up prior to an NFL football game between the Bengals and the New England Patriots, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Bills visit Bengals with top AFC playoff spot in sight

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 07:21 PM EST

Three men walk down Richmond Avenue in whiteout conditions during a sustained blizzard in Buffalo, N.Y. on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (Derek Gee/The Buffalo News via AP)
Sabres, Bills send support to city devastated by blizzard

By John Wawrow Dec. 29, 2022 06:50 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) waves to fans as he leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. The Bills defeated the Bears 35-13.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Playoff positioning at stake when Bills and Bengals tangle

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 29, 2022 06:13 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Danielle Hunter (99) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Giants can get to playoffs for 1st time since 2016 with win

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 05:31 PM EST

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) leaps over the line of scrimmage ahead of Minnesota Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah II (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Giants would clinch playoffs with win over skidding Colts

By Tom Canavan Dec. 29, 2022 05:23 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson is tackled by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd during the second half of an NFL football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)
Chiefs face Broncos as they try to keep pace atop AFC

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 04:59 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 3 1920 — Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sells pitcher-outfielder Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $125,000 plus a $350,000 loan. ...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field after the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. The Saints won 17-10. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Analysis: Some NFL teams won't reap reward for poor seasons

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 27, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen shakes hands with head coach Sean McDermott as Allen arrives and McDermott departs a news conference after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Chicago. The Bills won 35-13. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
AFC-leading Bills adapt, overcome myriad challenges

By John Wawrow Dec. 26, 2022 06:37 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) breaks away from Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano (58) in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Eberflus: Bears won't consider sitting Fields rest of season

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 26, 2022 06:24 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is pushed out of bounds by Minnesota Vikings safety Josh Metellus (44) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-24. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Giants need 1 win in final 2 to return to the playoffs

By Tom Canavan Dec. 26, 2022 05:20 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trenton Irwin, top, celebrates his touchdown with Cincinnati Bengals guard Hakeem Adeniji (77) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Bengals win seventh straight but still seek consistency

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 26, 2022 04:27 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls a play against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Rams, Bucs, Packers earn wins on same day in upside-down NFC

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 26, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17), right, celebrates with Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)
Playoff hopes for Packers, Dolphins on diverging paths

Dec. 25, 2022 07:00 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' DaRon Bland celebrates his interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Analysis: NFL playoff picture tightens up after Week 16

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 25, 2022 03:04 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Roy first goalie to win 500 games

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 26 1908 — Jack Johnson becomes the first black man to win the world heavyweight boxing title, with a 14th-round knockout of Tommy Burns in Sydney,...

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (28) get past Chicago Bears linebacker Joe Thomas (45) on his way to a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
James Cook rushes for career-high 99 yards for surging Bills

By Jay Cohen Dec. 24, 2022 06:35 PM EST

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon (6) celebrates after an interception against the Buffalo Bills in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Singletary, Cook lead way as Bills beat Bears for AFC East

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 24, 2022 04:40 PM EST

Carolina Panthers running back D'Onta Foreman celebrates after scoring with guard Austin Corbett during the first half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Detroit Lions on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
Panthers run past Lions 37-23, maintain division title hopes

By Steve Reed Dec. 24, 2022 04:24 PM EST