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NFC Divisional game: 49ers at Packers, Saturday, 8:15 p.m., Fox
Aaron Rodgers’s latest playoff drive starts as Packers host 49ers
Rodgers, the 38-year-old, three-time MVP, is 0-3 against the 49ers in the postseason. 17 minutes ago
AFC Divisional game: Bengals at Titans, Saturday, 4:30 p.m., CBS
Rested, healthy Titans eager to begin playoff run with big horse Derrick Henry back
The AFC's top-seeded Titans play the Bengals Saturday in a divisional round game. 31 minutes ago
Dan Shaughnessy
Is there anything to the cryptic criticism from Bill James on the 2011 Red Sox, and other thoughts
The former Red Sox analytics guru recently made some strong comments about the role of team chemistry regarding the ‘11 Sox.
Fenway Sports Group moves up to No. 3 in Forbes’ latest rankings of sports empires
FSG swapped rankings with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, whose portfolio also includes real estate, hospitality and gaming.
Tennis
Defending champion Naomi Osaka loses in third round of Australian Open
Osaka had two match points in the third set before Anisimova rallied to advance on Friday.
Defending champion Naomi Osaka loses in third round of Australian Open
Osaka had two match points in the third set before Anisimova rallied to advance on Friday.
Golf roundup
Gaby Lopez takes one-shot lead with a 67 in first round of LPGA’s season opener
Lopez shot a 5-under 67 to lead the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, piecing together a near-perfect opening round to the new season.
Sports Log
With time dwindling in snail-paced negotiations, players seek to make MLB a counteroffer in resumption of talks
The players’ association asked Major League Baseball on Thursday to schedule the negotiating session on Monday, 11 days after clubs gave the union a proposal.