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Falcons fire coach Arthur Smith hours after completing …

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith speaks during a news conference after his team's loss to the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)

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Draymond Green back on the practice floor with Warriors …

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, center, reacts to his team's play against the Toronto Raptors during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in San Francisco. Although Green has been reinstated from his suspension, he did not play in Sunday's game. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

LeBron James scores 25 points, Lakers hold off Clippers …

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George, second from front left, drives against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

Josh Allen rallies Bills for 21-14 win over Dolphins. …

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) aims a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

The Steelers are heading back to the playoffs after Titans …

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) runs with the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Chris Kirk makes late birdie to take PGA Tour season opener …

Chris Kirk holds the champions trophy after the final round of The Sentry golf event, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Eagles complete late-season collapse, finish 1-5 stretch …

New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden (41) breaks up a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott (35) during the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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Lions rookie TE Sam LaPorta’s knee injury is ‘not …

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) is chased by Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys win the NFC East …

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throwing the ball over Washington Commanders defensive end Jalen Harris (56) looks on during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Jessica Rapfogel)

Lawrence stopped short of goal line as Jags eliminated …

Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears (32), top, celebrates his touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars with teammates Peter Skoronski (77) and Treylon Burks (16) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Bill Belichick loses in possible finale as Patriots …

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) walks onto the field during the first half of an NFL football game agains the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Jalen Hurts says his mangled middle finger ‘popped …

New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) tries to strip the ball from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Saints players defy their own coaches and score from …

New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams (21) carries the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Buccaneers clinch NFC South title with 9-0 win over …

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) passes against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)