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From nearly unstoppable to nearly invisible. Tim Tebow was two wins from the Super Bowl a year ago. Now, he's pretty much a player without a team - likely to be released by the New York Jets after one frustrating season and his hometown team in Jacksonville already pulling in the welcome mat.

Colin Kaeprnick justified Coach Jim Harbaugh’s decision to make him San Francisco’s starting quarterback as the 49ers pulled away from the Packers to advance to the N.F.C. championship game.

When it was finally finished — this improbable, unforgettable, and endlessly entertaining playoff game — players in the visiting team’s locker room had no problem tossing around the word “destiny.” For them, there was no other way to explain the Baltimore Ravens’ 38-35 double overtime win over the

Ray Lewis spent 17 seasons instilling fear in his opponents while serving as an inspirational leader for the Baltimore Ravens.

Ray Lewis' 17-year career in the NFL looks like it's finally coming to an end. The 37-year-old linebacker told teammates "this will be my last ride," according to the team's official Twitter account.

Quite a day for NFL sacks. Seven coaches and five general managers were fired Monday in a flurry of pink slips that were delivered the day after the regular-season ended.

Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson want to cap their sensational comebacks with Super Bowl appearances. For now, they can be proud of Pro Bowl spots.Click to Continue »

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Francisco 49ers 42-13 on Sunday night to clinch a playoff spot. It was the third-straight high-scoring victory for Seattle.

Quarterback Andrew Luck directed the Indianapolis Colts another rung up the NFL ladder in a 20-13 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium.

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