These teams advanced in the NFL playoffs

The Bengals haven’t lost since Halloween and are trying to make it back to the Super Bowl for a second straight year. WASHINGTON — The Kansas City Chiefs got good news Sunday, learning they’ll host the AFC championship game against the Cincinnati Bengals next weekend instead of playing at a neutral site. One problem for … Read more

‘Fell short again’: Cowboys react to playoff loss to 49ers

Dallas came up short against San Francisco in a defensive-packed divisional round playoff game. SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The Dallas Cowboys were, once again, knocked out of the playoffs by the San Francisco 49ers. Sunday’s matchup was a defensive battle for both sides, but the 49ers took advantage of some wearing-down of the Cowboys defense … Read more

Bills’ Hamlin attends his 1st game since collapse, waves to fans

Hamlin made his first public appearance since going into cardiac arrest after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals 3 weeks ago, waving to fans. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The question that many had asked during the course of the week has been answered: Damar Hamlin is in the house. Hamlin made his first public … Read more

Leonard, George lead Clippers past Mavericks, 112-98

Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 29 points and 10 rebounds. Tim Hardaway Jr. added 22 points and Spencer Dinwiddie had 21. DALLAS — Kawhi Leonard scored a game-high 30 points, Paul George had 21 and Norman Powell added 19 off the bench to give the Los Angeles Clippers a 112-98 win over the Dallas … Read more

Tony Dungy apologizes for controversial cat litter tweet after backlash

His tweet, in response to a bill in the Minnesota legislature, pushed a debunked conspiracy theory about transgender and nonbinary children. INDIANAPOLIS — Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy apologized Saturday for a now-deleted tweet that many called anti-LGBTQ+.  Dungy, who currently works as an NBC Sports football analyst, came under fire earlier this week … Read more