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FILE - New York Giants coach Brian Daboll stands along the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Nov. 20, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. Daboll, Doug Pederson and Kyle Shanahan are the finalists for AP Coach of the Year award. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Hurts, Jefferson, Mahomes among AP NFL MVP finalists

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 25, 2023 08:45 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws touchdown pass to running back Christian McCaffrey (23) in front of Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin (51) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Cowboys face 49ers for record-tying 9th time in playoffs

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2023 01:10 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco (10) struggles for yardage as Las Vegas Raiders safety Duron Harmon (30) defends during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
NFL: 5 teams to play home games in Germany, London in 2023

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 19, 2023 07:00 AM EST

Seattle Seahawks place kicker Jason Myers (5) shakes hands with place holder Michael Dickson (4) after Myers' game-winning field goal in overtime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Seahawks keep Pro Bowl K Jason Myers with four-year contract

By Tim Booth Jan. 18, 2023 08:08 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, center right, fumbles the ball while sacked by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu, center left, during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. The 49ers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Unheralded pass rusher Charles Omenihu steps up for 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 18, 2023 05:36 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks safety Ryan Neal (26) as defensive tackle Poona Ford (97) looks on during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Seahawks know focus and fixes need to come on defensive side

By Tim Booth Jan. 17, 2023 07:32 PM EST

Today in Sports History-MLB owners approve interleague play

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 18 1938 — Grover Cleveland Alexander is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His 90 shutouts is second on the all-time list to Walter Johnson and...

Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brett Maher (19) watches his extra point miss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Analysis: Thrilling NFL weekend defined by curious decisions

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 17, 2023 05:59 AM EST

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs for a touchdown against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) during the first half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Seahawks excited about future after surprising playoff berth

By Tim Booth Jan. 16, 2023 05:01 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel races to the end zone with a fourth-quarter TD reception against the Seattle Seahawks during an NFC wild-card NFL football playoff game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (Scott Strazzante/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
49ers' dominant 2nd half bodes well for playoff future

By Josh Dubow Jan. 16, 2023 03:57 PM EST

FILE - This is a 2021 photo of Sean Desai of the Chicago Bears NFL football team. The Cleveland Browns began the second week of their search for a new defensive coordinator by interviewing their fourth candidate, Desai, who is the Seattle associate head coach. Desai visited the Browns' training facility on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, two days after the Seahawks were eliminated from the playoffs. (AP Photo, File)
Browns interview Seahawks' Desai for defensive coordinator

By Tom Withers Jan. 16, 2023 03:14 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Williams is the winningest woman

By The Associated Press Jan. 16, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 17 1961 — The Cincinnati Royals’ 22-year-old rookie sensation, Oscar Robertson, becomes the youngest player to receive NBA All-Star MVP honors....

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu (94) celebrates during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. The 49ers won 41-23. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Seahawks collapse in 2nd half of playoff loss to 49ers

By Josh Dubow Jan. 14, 2023 10:20 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs toward the end zone to score during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Purdy's 4 TDs lead 49ers past Seahawks 41-23 in playoffs

By Josh Dubow Jan. 14, 2023 07:42 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs (6) intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) during the overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Quandre Diggs thrives as teacher for young Seattle secondary

By Tim Booth Jan. 13, 2023 02:00 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) is congratulated by fullback Kyle Juszczyk after scoring against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers seeking 3-game sweep vs. Seahawks in wild-card game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 12, 2023 07:43 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts scrambles against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Eagles, Hurts get week of much-needed rest as NFC's top team

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 12, 2023 06:45 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
49ers host NFC West rival Seahawks in wild-card round

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2023 12:49 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Jan. 13-Jan. 19

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 17 1961 — The Cincinnati Royals’ 22-year-old rookie sensation, Oscar Robertson, becomes the youngest player to receive NBA All-Star MVP honors....

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers rookie QB Brock Purdy set for 1st playoff test

By Josh Dubow Jan. 12, 2023 05:55 AM EST