Now it gets real for Patriots: Two more wins to title No. 5
Tom Brady and New England survived and advanced to a sixth straight AFC Championship Game, and the inevitable portion of their season has ended. What happens next is what matters.
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Pats don't let miscues interfere with 34-16 victory over Texans (1:27)
Pats' Lewis makes playoff history with 3-TD night
Three scores, three different ways. Patriots running back Dion Lewis became the first player in NFL history to score rushing, receiving and kickoff return touchdowns in a playoff game.
Bennett berates reporter after Seahawks' loss
Following his team's playoff loss to Atlanta on Saturday, Seahawks DE Michael Bennett took exception to a question suggesting Seattle's pass rush struggled to get to Falcons QB Matt Ryan.
Chargers new logo, TE jeered at Lakers-Clippers
During their game with the Lakers on Saturday, the Clippers showed the new Los Angeles Chargers' logo on their video screen and the Staples Center crowd promptly booed.
Duke's Allen hears boos, gains supporter in Pitino
Grayson Allen said he ignored any Louisville fans trying to get in his head following a series of tripping incidents -- including one against the Cardinals' Ray Spalding last season.
Eustachy: N. Mexico assistant tried to pick fight
Colorado State coach Larry Eustachy had to hold back senior forward Emmanuel Omogbo after Saturday's game when, according to Eustachy, a New Mexico assistant tried to instigate a fight with him.
After loss, Texans' O'Brien adamant: 'I'll be back'
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien addressed speculation that he could be fired or choose to leave after the season, reiterating Saturday night that he'll be back next season.
Matt Ryan might be an MVP ... 'Champion' is the real test
Can the Falcons' veteran QB elevate his legacy to the highest level by winning a Super Bowl or will he go down as a great passer who fell short of transcendent?
Falcons for real with Matt Ryan at the helm (1:16)
Top plays from Saturday's divisional-round games
Top plays from Saturday's divisional-round games
Lewis scores three TDs in Patriots' win
Lewis scores three TDs in Patriots' win
Top plays from Saturday's divisional-round games
Wild INT finishes off Seahawks' loss to Falcons
Wild INT finishes off Seahawks' loss to Falcons
Top plays from Saturday's divisional-round games
Brady floats it to White for 19-yard TD in win
Brady floats it to White for 19-yard TD in win
Top plays from Saturday's divisional-round games
Coleman left wide open for a TD in Falcons' win
Coleman left wide open for a TD in Falcons' win
Top plays from Saturday's divisional-round games
Lewis takes kickoff 98 yards to pay dirt in win
Lewis takes kickoff 98 yards to pay dirt in win
Top plays from Saturday's divisional-round games
Ryan dives to make interception in win
Ryan dives to make interception in win
Top plays from Saturday's divisional-round games
Brady throws a pair of INTs on deflected passes in win
Brady throws a pair of INTs on deflected passes in win
Top plays from Saturday's divisional-round games
Jones catches the quick pass for TD in win
Jones catches the quick pass for TD in win
Top plays from Saturday's divisional-round games
Wilson gets hit and throws INT
Wilson gets hit and throws INT
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2016 NFL postseason
What win probability charts show about every 2016 NFL playoff game
Check in throughout the NFL playoffs to see the biggest game-changing plays.
Devin Booker and Kawhi Leonard wow sellout crowd in Mexico City
Devin Booker scored 39 and Kawhi Leonard nearly kept pace with 38 as the Suns edged past the Spurs at Arena Ciudad de Mexico.
Oubre dunks all over Henderson in Wizards' win (0:28)
It's business as usual for UConn in record-setting win
No matter the setting or what's at stake, the UConn women focus on the big picture. With a historic 91st straight win in hand, the never-satisfied Huskies remain intent on winning title No. 12.
Rivalry thriller? In second-half blowout, loaded Gonzaga has other ideas
Fifth-ranked Gonzaga thumped Saint Mary's to extend its winning streak to 17 games and efficiently showed why it is a major threat to go unbeaten.
Grayson Allen falls hard in loss (0:29)
Experts' picks: Djokovic, Serena again the players to beat
So who will win the Australian Open? In a season that seems like it will be wide open, our experts believe a couple of future Hall of Famers will once again reign.
Australian Open (ESPN2, Sunday, 7 p.m. ET)
Dak Prescott credits his rise to the Cowboys' village
Dak Prescott gets the credit for his success, but he praises those around him: Scott Linehan, Wade Wilson, Tony Romo, Mark Sanchez and Kellen Moore.
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Previewing Sunday's NFL action
Is a Cowboys victory over Packers a foregone conclusion? (1:36)
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Most memorable Man Utd-Liverpool clashes
From their first meeting in 1894, the rivalry between Man United and Liverpool has been fierce. Nick Miller picks 10 of their best encounters.
No Costa, no problem for Chelsea
Even without Diego Costa, Chelsea showed real potency while blowing Leicester away in clinical fashion at the King Power.
Messi has scored vs. all La Liga teams
Lionel Messi struck vs. Las Palmas on Saturday to complete the full set of teams he has scored against in La Liga.
Pacioretty's 20th goal sparks Habs' victory over Rangers (0:56)
Jagr nets difference maker for Panthers (0:25)
Ten things I like and don't like, including the art of C.J. McCollum
Zach Lowe highlights the rim runs of Julius Randle, the skill of Andrew Wiggins, the courage of Dwight Howard and more.
Marc Stein's picks for NBA All-Star starters
With plenty of tough choices to be made across both conferences, Marc Stein delivers his picks for the NBA All-Star starters.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Beal on MLK: 'He made sure the whole world knew'
Beal on MLK: 'He made sure the whole world knew'
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Irving says society has made tremendous steps due to MLK
Irving says society has made tremendous steps due to MLK
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
George says MLK embodied passion
George says MLK embodied passion
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Cousins on MLK: 'He was determined to make a change'
Cousins on MLK: 'He was determined to make a change'
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Conley says MLK accomplished vision of 'one nation'
Conley says MLK accomplished vision of 'one nation'
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.
Lillard praises Martin Luther King Jr.'s courage
Lillard praises Martin Luther King Jr.'s courage
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Nate Silver
Nate Silver
Clemson's final drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 1 'Orange Crush'
Clemson stunned Alabama on Monday with a 68-yard masterpiece drive against the Tide's vaunted defense. The most stunning part? That the Tigers say they had the Tide right where they wanted them.
The 2016-17 All-Bowl team
From Deshaun Watson to Jonathan Allen to Dalvin Cook, it was a bowl season filled with spectacular performances. Here are the best of the best.
Sources: Colts pursued MNF's Gruden as coach
Colts owner Jim Irsay pursued Jon Gruden to become Indianapolis' head coach, but the Monday Night Football analyst plans to stay in the TV booth, sources told ESPN.
Thomas continues domination at Sony Open (1:09)
James DeGale-Badou Jack bout ends in draw
In the first major bout of the year, James DeGale and Badou Jack fought to a draw in their super middleweight title unification bout, which should be in the running for fight of the year honors.
Davis takes belt away from Pedraza with TKO win
Gervonta Davis bludgeoned Jose Pedraza in a seventh-round knockout to win a junior lightweight world title in an action-packed fight Saturday night in Brooklyn, New York.
ESPN esports: Year in review
On the one-year anniversary of ESPN esports, we look back at the moments, controversies and championships that defined the year that was in competitive gaming.
Top bullpens: Aroldis Chapman shifts the order
The Yankees closer returned to New York after winning it all with the Cubs. So how will this influence the relief rankings?
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ESPN Deportes
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Barcelona ya tiene en marcha la renovación de Messi
El presidente del club, Josep María Bartomeu, salió a tranquilizar al entorno tras las polémicas que se han generado alrededor del argentino, y señaló que ya trabaja personalmente en la ampliación de contrato del '10'.
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Andres Ferrari ESPN Editor
After the unification fight with fellow titlist Badou Jack ended in a majority draw Saturday night, James DeGale wouldn't mind a rematch. "He hit me (in the 12th), but I was more off balance. I respect him. He's a good, all-around fighter. Let's go again."
Andres Ferrari ESPN Editor
Super middleweight titleholder Badou Jack thought he won the unification fight against fellow titlist James DeGale. The bout ended in a majority draw. "I thought I won the fight. I finished stronger. His knockdown was a flash knockdown. I won the fight. He was doing a lot of running. Let's do it again at light heavyweight. It's time to move to light heavyweight."
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Brock Osweiler threw two of his three interceptions targeting DeAndre Hopkins on Saturday. Osweiler threw 11 interceptions targeting Hopkins this season, the most by any quarterback to one receiver. Texans passers were intercepted six times targeting Hopkins last season.
ESPN Stats and Information
Brock Osweiler was 1-of-8 with three interceptions on passes at least 15 yards downfield Saturday. Osweiler completed 26 percent of his passes of that length this season (including the playoffs), the third-worst percentage since the start of the 2009 season. Only JaMarcus Russell (22 percent) and Brady Quinn (24 percent), both in 2009, have had a worse single-season completion percentage in that time.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
CB A.J. Bouye, who is one of the biggest free agent decisions the Texans will have to make, said he wants to return to Houston.
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On Saturday, the Connecticut women defeated SMU 88-48 for the Huskies' 91st consecutive win. That broke the NCAA record for longest basketball win streak, which UConn set from 2008 to 2010. Fourteen years earlier on Jan. 14, Pat Summitt of Tennessee became the first women's basketball coach to reach 800 wins.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Cornerback Johnathan Joseph said he intends to keep playing as long as his body will let him. He said he feels good and felt like he finished the season strong.
Dave Tuley ESPN Staff Writer
ViewFromVegas of NFL divisional playoffs on Sunday (as we hit midnight ET/9 p.m. here in the desert): Dallas is mostly -5.5 vs Green Bay, but the South Point has gone to -6 while the low line is Dallas -4.5 at Stations. The over/under ranges from 52 to 53. Kansas City is a 1-point favorite over Pittsburgh at 10 of the 13 books on the Don Best odds screen. MGM has the Chiefs -1.5 while Boyd Gaming and Jerry's Nugget are at pick 'em. The over/under is 44.5 at most books.
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Tom Brady was 7-of-14 with a touchdown on passes thrown 15 or more yards downfield, picking up 207 of his 287 passing yards on those throws. Brady was more effective throwing downfield (11 of 24) than on shorter passes (7 of 14). Brady had five such completions in two games last postseason.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Jazz coach Quin Snyder told the Utah media that Rodney Hood hyperextended his right knee. "Hopefully it's not serious," Snyder said. Hood went down late in the win over the Magic after his knee buckled while trying to leap for a layup in transition.
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The Patriots are the fifth team since the merger to win a playoff game despite throwing at least 35 passes and completing fewer than half of them. The last team to do so was the Vikings against the Giants in the 1997 wild-card round.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
Patriots QB Tom Brady says the team will have to play better in the AFC title game than it did tonight. Turnovers bothered Brady.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Bill O'Brien says he will be the head coach of the Houston Texans next season.
Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer
The Patriots beat the Texans 34-16 to advance to their record sixth straight AFC title game. After having just 11 turnovers during the regular season, they committed three in this game, which kept it close. They'll need to tighten that up next week against Kansas City or Pittsburgh.
Dave Tuley ESPN Staff Writer
Patriots beat Texans 34-16 to advance to the AFC Championship Game. The ViewFromVegas is New England also covered as a 17-point home favorite and the game went over the betting total of 44.5 points. The Patriots' cover improves faves to a perfect 6-0 SU and ATS in the playoffs. Both games today went over their totals and overs now lead 4-2.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
The Texans' season is over after they lost to the Patriots, 34-16. The defense played well to limit New England quarterback Tom Brady and intercepted him twice. But Texans QB Brock Osweiler could not take advantage, finishing 23-of-40 for 198 yards, with a touchdown and 3 interceptions. Houston has all the pieces to be one of to the NFL's elite teams, but they are missing perhaps the most important - a quarterback to get them there.
Tim MacMahon ESPN Staff Writer
Jazz SG Rodney Hood clutched his right knee and screamed in agony after going down when attempting a layup.
Darren Rovell ESPN Senior Writer
The streak continues with the Texans loss. A Super Bowl host has never played in its own stadium for the big game.
Michael C. Wright ESPN Staff Writer
Here's Spurs coach Gregg Popovich discussing the globalization of the NBA. He likes when the league sends the Spurs to other countries:
Dave Tuley ESPN Staff Writer
Patriots lead Texans 31-16 with 7:53 left in regulation. The ViewFromVegas is the point-spread result is still in doubt as most bets were made between New England -15.5 and -17. The game has already gone over the total of 44.5 points.
Kevin Maguire Golf
Justin Thomas has played seven rounds of golf on the PGA Tour in 2017. He's held at least a share of the lead in six of those rounds, the only "blemish" coming in Round 1 last week, where he eventually won at Kapalua. The 23-year-old will carry a 7-shot lead into the final 18 holes on Sunday at the Sony Open. He's 44 under par during those seven rounds this year -- 22 under last week and 22 under so far through three rounds at Waialae Country Club.
Arash Markazi ESPN Senior Writer
Today for the third time in Staples Center history the Lakers, Clippers and Kings all played at their home arena on the same day.
ESPN Stats and Information
The Texans have scored a season-high 13 points off turnovers. That's also the most allowed by the Patriots in a playoff game since the 2009 wild-card round (20 allowed to the Ravens).
Arash Markazi ESPN Senior Writer
The second game of the Staples Center doubleheader between the Los Angeles Kings and Winnipeg Jets has started. The Clippers beat the Lakers in the first game earlier today.
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The overthrow on second-and-20 of Julian Edelman was Tom Brady's first incompletion of the game targeting Edelman or Chris Hogan. Before that pass, Brady was 11-of-11 for 229 yards targeting those receivers.