There will be a familiar feel to the NFL playoffs next weekend: Every divisional-round game will be a rematch from the regular season, the first time that’s happened in six years.
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Aaron Rodgers, master of the Hail Mary pass, struck again in another big moment.
Injuries forced Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell to wait three seasons for the chance to run onto the field together in the playoffs. The wait for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ “Big Three” to do it again won’t be nearly as long.
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney grew up cleaning gutters, and the experience stuck with him. He now is a successful coach leading the Tigers to the College Football Playoff National Championship for the second season in a row.
It was one hour prior to kickoff for the Oakland Raiders’ most consequential game in more than 14 years. The owner was crying. Tears of rejoice they were not.
The formula that has led the Seattle Seahawks to unmatched success over the past five seasons returned.
Alabama defensive end Jonathan Allen’s flying sack of Texas A&M quarterback Trevor Knight in October showed his athletic ability. Allen now hopes to lead the Crimson Tide to a national title.
Alabama coach Nick Saban made the unusual move of changing offensive coordinators between the national semifinals and championship game. Steve Sarkisian replaced Lane Kiffin.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson was sensational in almost leading Clemson to a victory in last year’s national championship game over Alabama. Now he gets a second chance.
Brock Osweiler finally looked like the player Houston spent $72 million on, throwing for a touchdown and running for another to lead the Texans to a 27-14 wild-card playoff win over the Oakland Raiders on Saturday.
In a rare role reversal, professional sports bettors are backing the favorite and the so-called public squares are siding with the underdog in Monday’s college football national championship game.
Bishop Gorman senior safety Bubba Bolden made an oral commitment to Southern California on Saturday. He announced his decision during the broadcast of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio.
Las Vegas Review-Journal assistant sports editor Allen Leiker finished 47-34-4 (58 percent) to win the RJ NFL Challenge. Ten contestants picked five games a week against the spread.
Westgate SuperContest winner Damon Graham likes the Dolphins as 10-point road underdogs against the Steelers and the Texans as 3½-point home favorites over the Raiders.
Three-star recruit Drew Tejchman orally committed to UNLV on Friday. He’s a wide receiver from North Cobb High in Georgia.
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