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The Patriots are making Mike Vrabel their new head coach after firing Jerod Mayo less than a week ago.

Three more Divisional Round berths will be up for grabs in the NFL playoffs on Sunday.

Lamar Jackson threw for two touchdowns in a flawless first half, Derrick Henry scored twice while leading Baltimore’s devastating running game, and the Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14 on Saturday night to advance to the second round of the AFC playoffs.

Eric Murray returned one of Justin Herbert’s career-high four interceptions for a touchdown, C.J. Stroud threw a TD pass and the Houston Texans rolled past the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in a wild-card playoff game Saturday.

The College Football Playoff is down to the No. 7 seed and No. 8 seed.

The No. 8-seeded Buckeyes will meet the No. 7-seeded Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the national championship game.

When your son is shining on the biggest stage, you don’t miss a moment. The parents of Washington Commanders rookie cornerback Mike Sainristil, from Everett, Massachusetts, are soaking up every moment — and who can blame them? “Mikey is Mikey, he is present wherever he is, and whatever he is doing, he is doing it with his heart,” ...

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla spoke before Friday’s game about how he tells his players to deal with criticism, even after winning an NBA title.

Phil Perry provides intel on the Patriots’ interview with Ben Johnson for their head coaching job on Friday.

The Celtics fell apart in the second half and were outclassed by the Kings at TD Garden, 114-97.

Bruins stars Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak responded to a report of a “disaster” in the locker room that stemmed from a feud between the longtime teammates.

“It is an honor, and I hope all coaches — minorities, Black, Asian, white, it doesn’t matter, great people — continue to get opportunities to lead young men like this,” Freeman said.

Detroit and Kansas City are the only playoff teams with a first-round bye. Here are their potential Divisional Round opponents.