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Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp (10) gets past San Francisco 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt, left, and cornerback K'Waun Williams (24) during the NFC Championship game on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. (JED JACOBSOHN/Associated Press)

Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp (10) gets past San Francisco 49ers safety Jaquiski Tartt, left, and cornerback K'Waun Williams (24) during the NFC Championship game on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif. (JED JACOBSOHN/Associated Press)

NFL: Rams rally to Super Bowl with stunning win over Niners

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Sunday, January 30, 2022
INGLEWOOD, Calif.— After Matthew Stafford's wife leaped into his arms, he took a moment to soak it all in — this victory, this confetti-strewn field, this remarkable year of his life.
Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 31-yard field goal during overtime in the AFC championship game to beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24. (ERIC GAY/Associated Press)

Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson (2) celebrates with teammates after kicking a 31-yard field goal during overtime in the AFC championship game to beat the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24. (ERIC GAY/Associated Press)

NFL: Bengals top Chiefs in OT to clinch Super Bowl trip

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, January 30, 2022
KANSAS CITY, Mo.— Who Dey!? Not those same ol’ Bungles. Not even close. Joe Burrow and these young, hungry Cincinnati Bengals are Super Bowl-bound as unexpected and tenacious AFC champions.
Rafael Nadal holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final at the Australian Open on Saturday in Melbourne, Australia. (HAMISH BLAIR/Associated Press/Associated Press)

Rafael Nadal holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final at the Australian Open on Saturday in Melbourne, Australia. (HAMISH BLAIR/Associated Press/Associated Press)

PRO TENNIS: Nadal wins Australian Open for record 21st major title

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sunday, January 30, 2022
MELBOURNE, Australia — Searching for inspiration when he was down two sets and facing triple break point, with his prospects of winning a record 21st Grand Slam title almost shot, Rafael Nadal thought back to some of his most difficult defeats.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field after the team lost to the Los Angeles Rams in a divisional playoff game on Jan. 23 in Tampa. (MARK LOMOGLIO/Associated Press)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field after the team lost to the Los Angeles Rams in a divisional playoff game on Jan. 23 in Tampa. (MARK LOMOGLIO/Associated Press)

NFL: Despite reports, Tom Brady hasn't made up mind

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, January 29, 2022
TAMPA — Only Tom Brady could turn a retirement decision into must-see drama. Despite reports that he is retiring, Brady has told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he hasn't made up his mind, two people familiar with the details told The Associated Press.
Ash Barty waves as she holds the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after defeating Danielle Collins in the women's singles final at the Australian Open on Saturday in Melbourne, Australia. (ANDY BROWNBILL/Associated Press)

Ash Barty waves as she holds the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after defeating Danielle Collins in the women's singles final at the Australian Open on Saturday in Melbourne, Australia. (ANDY BROWNBILL/Associated Press)

PRO TENNIS: Barty wins drought-breaking Australian Open women's title

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, January 29, 2022
MELBOURNE, Australia — Ash Barty really didn't know how to react to this drought-breaking triumph. The usually so reserved and understated champion just let it all out, yelling “yes ... yes.
Suwannee’s girls weightlifting team poses with the Region 1-1A trophy on Friday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

Suwannee’s girls weightlifting team poses with the Region 1-1A trophy on Friday night. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Special to the Reporter)

GIRLS WEIGHTLIFTING: Suwannee repeats as regional champs

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Friday, January 28, 2022
LIVE OAK – The Region 1-1A meet was twice as nice for the Suwannee on Friday. Hosting the meet, the Bulldogs won the region in both the traditional event as well as the snatch event, duplicating their district success from a week ago.