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The New America's Team: How the Chiefs have become the new 'it team' in professional sports
Read full article: The New America's Team: How the Chiefs have become the new 'it team' in professional sportsThe Dallas Cowboys like to call themselves “America’s Team,” but in truth, plenty of teams have claimed that title over the years.
Jimmy Johnson joins Cowboys' ring of honor 30 years after ugly split with Jerry Jones
Read full article: Jimmy Johnson joins Cowboys' ring of honor 30 years after ugly split with Jerry JonesJimmy Johnson is headed into the Dallas Cowboys' ring of honor almost 30 years after the former coach's acrimonious split with owner Jerry Jones.
Jim Brown remembered as "man among men" during tribute to Browns late Hall of Fame running back
Read full article: Jim Brown remembered as "man among men" during tribute to Browns late Hall of Fame running backJim Brown's extraordinary life was celebrated in a moving tribute just a short walk from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Cowboys-49ers rivalry set for record-tying 9th playoff game
Read full article: Cowboys-49ers rivalry set for record-tying 9th playoff gameFor Kyle Shanahan, the chance to coach the San Francisco 49ers against the Dallas Cowboys in a playoff game is a throwback to when that rivalry was the biggest in football.
49ers-Cowboys playoff rivalry resumes after long wait
Read full article: 49ers-Cowboys playoff rivalry resumes after long waitKyle Shanahan was a teenager watching on the sideline when the heated playoff rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers reached a fever pitch with three straight NFC title game matchups.
Jets' Gore out with bruised lung, playing future uncertain
Read full article: Jets' Gore out with bruised lung, playing future uncertainThe 37-year-old New York Jets running back has a bruised lung that coach Adam Gase said Monday will keep Gore out of the season finale at New England on Sunday. It was originally called a chest injury by the team after Gore left, but tests revealed the lung contusion. Gore has played in 240 games, a record for NFL running backs, over 16 seasons. Gore signed a one-year deal worth $1.05 million with the Jets last May and will be a free agent in the offseason. With Gore sidelined for the finale, the Jets will use La'Mical Perine, Ty Johnson and Josh Adams against the Patriots.
Rams' Goff dislocates thumb, Jets' Gore has chest injury
Read full article: Rams' Goff dislocates thumb, Jets' Gore has chest injury(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)Jared Goff popped his dislocated right thumb thumb back into place and kept playing. “It’s OK right now," said Goff, who was 23 of 42 for 224 yards and an interception in the Rams' 20-9 loss at Seattle on Sunday. In East Rutherford, New Jersey, Frank Gore ran his way to another career milestone and then was forced to watch the New York Jets' second win from the sideline. — Baltimore center Patrick Mekari left the Ravens' 27-13 win over the New York Giants with a back injury. — Carolina left tackle Trent Scott left early in the third quarter of the Panthers' 20-13 win over Washington with a shoulder injury and did not return.
Browns' playoff chances take hit with 23-16 loss to Jets
Read full article: Browns' playoff chances take hit with 23-16 loss to JetsCleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield leaves the field after an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Baker Mayfield coughed up the ball — and the Cleveland Browns' chances to wrap up a playoff spot. After a 23-16 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday, the Browns will need to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers next Sunday if they're going to end the NFL's longest playoff drought. The call was upheld by video review, and the Jets (2-13) sealed their second straight victory after an 0-13 start. Mayfield then marched the Browns downfield, and Nick Chubb's 1-yard run made it 20-10 with 2:56 left in the third quarter.
Stafford, Swift, Lions protect big lead, pound Jaguars 34-16
Read full article: Stafford, Swift, Lions protect big lead, pound Jaguars 34-16This was a victory the Detroit Lions probably needed more than they would admit. Detroit (2-3) made this one look easy, somewhat surprising considering the Lions had lost six straight in which they led by double digits. SOCIAL INJUSTICEAs they’ve done all season, players from Detroit and Jacksonville remained in their locker rooms for the national anthem. The Lions had 30 players lined up along the goal line for the anthem, with seven of them — including Stafford — taking a knee. UP NEXTThe Lions play next Sunday at Atlanta, which has won four of the last five meetings.
Trask, Pitts help No. 3 Florida top South Carolina 38-24
Read full article: Trask, Pitts help No. 3 Florida top South Carolina 38-243 Florida to a 38-24 victory over South Carolina on Saturday. The next performance comes at Kyle Field, where Texas A&M will try to become the first Southeastern Conference opponent to slow down Trask and Pitts in 2020. Kevin Harris was one of the few bright spots for South Carolina, which flubbed a chance to make it a one-score game in the final minute. DROPPED PASSESA big reason South Carolina couldn’t keep up in the first half was dropped passes. Florida takes its “Kyle to Kyle Show” to Kyle Field to play Texas A&M next Saturday.