Of the NFL’s 14 openings for a head coach or general manager this hiring cycle, only three are likely to be filled by a person of color
Author: Nancy Armour, USA TODAY
Opinion: Carli Lloyd keeps on grinding after injury because that’s what Carli Lloyd does
Carli Lloyd had not played in a USWNT game since March after injuring her knee, but looked as strong as ever in Monday night’s friendly vs. Colombia.
How long is the NFL concussion protocol? Here’s what it will take for Patrick Mahomes to play in AFC title game
What does Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes need to do in the NFL concussion protocol to return to action for AFC championship game.
Opinion: Intriguing as Brady-Rodgers matchup is, it’s Mahomes who has all eyes on him
Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers have only played each other four times, with Brady winning three games. The lone loss? Their one meeting at Lambeau Field
Opinion: A very Zen Aaron Rodgers and his ‘attitude of gratitude’ make this Packers team special
Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers has embraced an “attitude of gratitude” in his life, and that Zen-like approach is making this Packers team special.
Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers pull away from L.A. Rams, will host NFC championship game
The NFC Championship game will be Jan. 24 against either Drew Brees and New Orleans or Tom Brady and Tampa Bay. The Saints and Bucs play Sunday.
FIFA clears Catarina Macario, two-time NCAA champion at Stanford, to play for USWNT
Catarina Macario is a two-time NCAA champion and Hermann Trophy winner who led nation in scoring and assists her last year at Stanford
Opinion: Bill Belichick chooses his legacy over Trump’s Medal of Freedom
The Medal of Freedom may be the highest civilian honor, but accepting it from Donald Trump was not worth it for Patriots coach Bill Belichick.
Opinion: Lopsided losses to end season must force Chicago Bears to acknowledge who they are
Chicago Bears lost eight of their last 11 games, including Sunday’s wild card against New Orleans Saints, and beat one team with a winning record.
Opinion: Saints, Drew Brees beat Bears but must be better vs. Tom Brady, Bucs in NFL divisional round
The New Orleans Saints pulled away in the second half to defeat the Chicago Bears in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs Sunday.