Chiefs’ Mahomes leads way with his legs, not just his arm
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Patrick Mahomes was just trying to run out of bounds, not make the kind of shake-your-head, what-did-he-just-do play that will be s...
49ers CEO Jed York goes from vilified to Super Bowl
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York got rid of his third coach in as many seasons three years ago and faced calls for his remo...
How the 49ers and the Chiefs match up in the Super Bowl
It has been a while since a Super Bowl has appeared to be such a toss-up. This one between the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers and the AFC champ Kans...
LSU’s Orgeron agrees to new 6-year, $42 million contract
BATON ROUGE, La — LSU coach Ed Orgeron has agreed to a new contract extension worth more than $7 million annually and which runs through the 2026 seas...
Suggs aiming for Super Bowl after joining Chiefs last month
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There was a moment during practice last week, while the Kansas City Chiefs were prepping for their AFC title game against Tennessee...
Long lines at Pro Bowl to get Jackson’s autograph, picture
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Baltimore cornerback Marlon Humphrey was signing autographs following Pro Bowl practice Thursday and wrapping up an interview...
Woods, McIlroy give Torrey Pines the feel of a season opener
SAN DIEGO — A small crowd that gathered in the morning chill made its way to the first tee to watch Tiger Woods start his pro-am round Wednesday at To...
3 former Dolphins provide Super Bowl boost to Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs saw value in a trio of players that were essentially castoffs from what was one of the least-successful fran...
Cardinals WR Fitzgerald purchases minority stake in Suns
PHOENIX — Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald has purchased a minority stake in the NBA's Phoenix Suns.
Hunt family finally gets to see Chiefs back in Super Bowl
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Clark Hunt remembers well the celebrations four years ago that surrounded the golden anniversary of the Super Bowl, the championshi...
Kyle Busch has 2 NASCAR titles and an eye on at least 5 more
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The way Kyle Busch sees it, there is a flaw in the championship ring NASCAR awarded him last month.
49ers impressive turnaround leads to Super Bowl appearance
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — As the celebration raged in the victorious 49ers locker room, general manager John Lynch showed off a "Mobile to Miami" T-shirt ...
Police: Guard ‘saved lives’ in Kansas City bar shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An armed security guard saved several lives when he shot and killed a heavily armed man who opened fire on a line of people waiting...
Chiefs stick to game plan in AFC title game win over Titans
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs advanced to their first Super Bowl in 50 years by doing things decidedly their way.
New Baylor coach Aranda sensed something special with Bears
WACO, Texas — Dave Aranda sensed something special about Baylor even before the Bears were looking for a new head coach.
Mahomes gives Reid best hope to win that elusive Super Bowl
Andy Reid revitalized the Kansas City Chiefs the same way he did with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Mostert lifts 49ers to Super Bowl with 37-20 win vs Packers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — From No. 2 pick in the draft to one of the last two teams standing.
Chiefs shut down Henry, Titans game plan in AFC title game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Tennessee Titans hoped to follow the same game plan against the Kansas City Chiefs that had carried them to playoff wins in Bal...
Stopping Titans RB Derrick Henry a goal for Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The first thing that most NFL defensive coordinators prioritize is stopping the run, even in this modern pass-happy era, because th...
Two-time ACC player of the year Etienne returning to Clemson
CLEMSON, S.C. — Two-time Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year Travis Etienne is returning to Clemson for his senior season.
Panthers’ McCaffrey pulls out of Pro Bowl; Kamara in
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey has pulled out of the Pro Bowl after a memorable season.
49ers, Packers look to go from losing seasons to Super Bowl
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers are one win away from accomplishing a turnaround that's been done only once before in the Super Bowl era...
Titans, Chiefs on verge of Super Bowl, play for AFC title
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid rarely digs into his own past, preferring to stay in the moment or focus squarely on the future. It's an approach that ha...
King Henry running wild in the postseason, carrying Titans
King Henry is running wild in the postseason.
Jefferson, Delpit among 6 LSU players entering NFL draft
BATON ROUGE, La. — Receiver Justin Jefferson and safety Grant Delpit are among a half dozen players from LSU's national championship team who've state...
Titans lineman eager for 1st AFC title game in 9th season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee defensive lineman Jurrell Casey took a moment to sit down with his wife and simply soak in the feeling.
Tagliabue, NFL Films’ Sabol headed to Hall of Fame
Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue has made the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his fifth attempt.
Red Sox manager Alex Cora fired in sign-stealing scandal
BOSTON — Alex Cora has already been identified as a ringleader in an illegal system of sign stealing when he was with the Houston Astros.
Panthers LB Kuechly retiring after 8 seasons in NFL
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly is retiring from the NFL after eight seasons.
Bye week hazardous for Chiefs and Ravens, but KC survives
The San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers used their bye week to rest, relax and recharge.