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Quarterback Philip Rivers announces retirement after 17 seasons in NFL

The 17-year veteran told the San Diego Union-Tribune that he is hanging it up after 16 seasons with the Chargers and one with the Colts.

Tom Brady brings a slight edge into NFC Championship matchup with Aaron Rodgers

Brady is 2-1 vs. Rodgers, including a lopsided win in October, and they meet again Sunday in the NFC Championship.

Sarah Thomas will become the first woman to officiate a Super Bowl

Thomas, who will be the down judge for the Feb. 7 game, was the first woman to be a full-time NFL official in 2015.

Pro Football Hall of Fame voters meet to discuss 2021 class as Tom Brady throws support behind Richard Seymour

The former Patriots defensive end is among the finalists hoping to hear his name called when this year’s honorees are revealed Feb. 6.

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Chiefs await word on how long Patrick Mahomes will remain in concussion protocol
Before concussion protocols, "There was a chance ‘back in the day’ that Patrick comes back in [the game],’’ coach Andy Reid said.

Bruce Arians says Bucs offer freedom Tom Brady didn’t have with Patriots: ‘New England didn’t allow him to coach’
The Buccaneers coach will take his team to Green Bay for the NFC Championship game Sunday.

Patriots remain deep at running back — when everyone is healthy, that is

With James White and Rex Burkhead becoming free agents, there could be turnover at the position this offseason.

Tom Brady’s conference-championship history is filled with memorable moments

Brady is headed to his 14th conference title game, his first in the NFC. Here's a look back at his 13 with the Patriots.

‘Special moment’: Tom Brady meets Drew Brees on field after what may be Saints quarterback’s final game

After what may have been quarterback Drew Brees’ last game with the New Orleans Saints — and of his career — he spent nearly two hours on the Superdome field, throwing passes to his children and catching up with Tom Brady.

As Tom Brady beats Saints to earn 14th conference title game, why did he have to leave the Patriots again?

Brady, even at age 43, showed the powers that be in Foxborough that they should have tried harder to work things out.

Tom Brady leads Buccaneers to NFC title game with 30-20 win over Drew Brees and the Saints

Brady is going to his 14th conference championship.

Urban Meyer has his first NFL coaching job, and it’s a near-perfect situation

Meyer a three-time NCAA national champion, has the chance to mentor Trevor Lawrence, who the Jaguars will likely draft with the No. 1 overall pick and is considered the best college prospect in recent memory.

Defense holds Ravens in check as Bills advance to AFC Championship game

The last time Buffalo played in the conference title game was after the 1993 season.

Aaron Rodgers leads Packers to NFC Championship game

Next Sunday, the Packers will host the winner of this weekend's other NFC playoff game between the Buccaneers and Saints.

Bills and Packers have look of Super Bowl teams, and other observations from Saturday’s NFL playoff games

They did it in different ways, but Buffalo's win over the Ravens and Green Bay's KO of the Rams were both impressive.

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Quarterback Philip Rivers announces retirement after 17 seasons in NFL

The 17-year veteran told the San Diego Union-Tribune that he is hanging it up after 16 seasons with the Chargers and one with the Colts. 2 hours ago

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Weston’s starters finish the job in comeback win over Boston Latin

Led by 6-foot-10-inch Sawyer Mayhugh's 22 points, the Wildcats erased a 14-point deficit entering the fourth quarter and spoiled the Wolfpack's season debut in a Dual County League matchup.

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Tiger Woods reveals he has undergone fifth back surgery

The surgery count for the 45-year-old golfer is up to 10 — five on his left knee, five on his back.

Outfielder George Springer agrees to $150 million, 6-year deal with Blue Jays

Springer, who turned 31 in September, is a three-time All-Star who spent his entire seven-season career with Houston.

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Long time coming for this celebration by King Philip boys’ hockey team

King Philip's last boys' hockey victory over Franklin was Feb. 16, 2000.

Mets’ hiring — and firing — of GM Jared Porter reveals the flaws in MLB vetting process

Mets team president Sandy Alderson said when he was checking on Porter's background, he didn't ask a single woman.