Lions ride unheralded stars to NFC title bid
Detroit edge Tampa Bay 20 17 on Derrick Barnes late interception sealing the win. Rookie Jahmyr Gibbs Sam LaPorta Brian Branch led Lions in rushing receptions and tackles as Craig Reynolds delivered a postseason TD on a rare carry to seal the victory under coach Dan Campbell at Ford Field.
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Lions Shine Behind Craig Reynolds in Conference Playoff Preview
The Lions show belief in Craig Reynolds as they prepare for postseason play. Sunday divisional games include AFC Kansas City at Baltimore and NFC Detroit at San Francisco with kickoff times and local announcers noted. The Super Bowl is set for February 11 in Las Vegas with TV listings.
Chiefs defensive stand seals sixth straight AFC title game
Kansas City defeated the Bills 27 24 as their defense stifled the opponent in the final minutes to reach the sixth consecutive AFC championship. Patrick Mahomes praised the defense after urging them to close out the win. Mecole Hardman fumbled late but the unit held.
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Iowans in the NFL Divisional Round Spotlight
IA natives and alumni from Iowa and Iowa State faced NFL action in the divisional round. Notable performances include Sam LaPorta of Detroit with 9 receptions, Xavier Hutchinson and Desmond King contributing defensively, and George Kittle delivering 81 receiving yards and a TD for San Francisco as teams like Detroit Buffalo and Baltimore posted wins or losses.
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Hall of Fame slugger Sandberg facing metastatic cancer treatment
Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg announced he has started treatment for metastatic prostate cancer. The 64 year old thanked his wife Margaret and support network as he fights the illness with his medical team. other notes include Hall of Fame eligibility chatter and college basketball rankings across various programs.
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