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Marcus Mariota and Geno Smith have been cast off and discarded by other teams in the past. Now, both are trying to prove they are more than just stopgap options for either the Atlanta Falcons or Seattle Seahawks.

The Atlanta Falcons know this is a rebuilding season, but would like to avoid facing another 0-3 start. That means Atlanta needs to find a way to win in Seattle on Sunday against the Seahawks.

One week into the season, the transition seems to be going a little bit smoother in Seattle than in San Francisco.

Drew Timme scored 27 points, Chet Holmgren added 17 and top-ranked Gonzaga reached the West Coast Conference championship game for the 25th straight year by holding off San Francisco 81-71.

Chet Holmgren had 21 points and 15 rebounds, and No. 1 Gonzaga picked up its defensive pressure in the second half to hold off San Francisco and extend its winning streak to 17 with an 89-73 win.

Drew Timme scored 23 points, Chet Holmgren added 22 and top-ranked Gonzaga beat San Francisco 78-62 in a makeup game after their Jan. 6 contest was postponed by COVID-19 issues.

TV ratings for the NFL’s wild-card round increased 21% over last year despite most of the games not being in doubt going into the fourth quarter.

Tampa Bay’s Kevin Cash has become the second skipper to win Manager of the Year honors in back-to-back seasons, taking this year's American League award. San Francisco’s Gabe Kapler won the NL honor.

Throughout the moments when it seemed the Seattle Seahawks were headed for a downfall over the past decade, they’ve found a way to navigate those potential tipping points into their favor.

The Oakland City Council has approved preliminary terms for a new $12 billion waterfront ballpark project. But, the Oakland Athletics said the financial terms don't work for the team