(Undated) — Here is the latest sports news: Brady and Belichick get it done again. “Gronk” didn’t finish AFC Title Game due to concussion. Eagles advance by beating Vikings. Patriots and Eagles square off in Super Bowl 52. Spurs moving Parker to the bench.
>>Brady, Belichick Headed For Eighth Super Bowl
(Foxboro, MA) — Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are heading to their eighth Super Bowl since 2001. New England knocked off Jacksonville 24-20 in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday to advance. Since Brady became the Patriots’ starter in 2001, he and Belichick have guided the Pats to 12 AFC title games, eight Super Bowl appearances and five Super Bowl wins.
>>Pats Gronk Missed Second Half With Concussion
(Foxboro, MA) — The Patriots were able to win the AFC Championship Game despite missing one of their best offensive players for the entire second half. New England tight end Rob Gronkowski suffered a concussion when he was hit by Jaguars safety Barry Church during the second quarter. Church was flagged for an unnecessary roughness penalty.
>>Eagles Dominate Vikings In NFC Championship Game
(Philadelphia, PA) — The Eagles crushed the Vikings 38-7 in the NFC Championship Game at Lincoln Financial Field behind a masterful performance from quarterback Nick Foles. Foles completed 26-of-33 passes for 352 yards and three touchdowns. The Eagles responded to falling behind 7-0 early in the first quarter with 38 consecutive points.
>>Patriots And Eagles Will Meet In Super Bowl 52
(Undated) — Super Bowl 52 will be a rematch of Super Bowl 39. The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles meet February 4th at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis for the right to lift the Lombardi Trophy. New England beat Philadelphia when they squared off in 2004 by the score of 24-21. This will be the Eagles third chance to be crowned champions after failing in their first two attempts.
>>Spurs Shift Parker To The Bench
(San Antonio, TX) — Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is making a tough decision. “Pop” moved veteran point guard Tony Parker to the bench in favor of second-year man Dejounte Murray. It’s only the 21st time Parker’s been a reserve for San Antonio including the playoffs. The Spurs lost to the Pacers, 94-86.
>>SUNDAY’S SCOREBOARD
NFL Playoffs (Conference Championships)
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New England Patriots 24, Jacksonville Jaguars 20 (AFC Championship)
Minnesota Vikings 38, Philadelphia Eagles 7 (NFC Championship)
NBA
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Orlando Magic 103, Boston Celtics 95
Los Angeles Lakers 127, New York Knicks 107
Brooklyn Nets 101, Detroit Pistons 100
Indiana Pacers 94, San Antonio Spurs 86
NHL
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Philadelphia Flyers 2, Washington Capitals 1 (OT)
Vegas Golden Knights 5, Carolina Hurricanes 1
Winnipeg Jets 1, Vancouver Canucks 0
San Jose Sharks 6, Anaheim Ducks 2
Los Angeles Kings 4, New York Rangers 2
Top-25 College Basketball (“USA Today” Coaches’ Poll)
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#2 Virginia Cavaliers 59, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 49
#23 Miami (FL) Hurricanes 86, North Carolina State Wolfpack 81
#24 Michigan Wolverines 62, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 47
PGA
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Career Builder Challenge (at La Quinta, CA)
1. Jon Rahm (-22) (Won in playoff)
2. Andrew Landry (-22)
T3. Martin Piller (-20)
T3. John Huh (-20)
T3. Adam Hadwin (-20)
>>MONDAY’S SCHEDULE (All times are Eastern)
NBA
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7:00 p.m. – Sacramento Kings at Charlotte Hornets
7:30 p.m. – Utah Jazz at Atlanta Hawks
8:00 p.m. – Miami Heat at Houston Rockets
8:00 p.m. – Philadelphia 76ers at Memphis Grizzlies
8:00 p.m. – Phoenix Suns at Milwaukee Bucks
8:00 p.m. – Chicago Bulls at New Orleans Pelicans
8:30 p.m. – Washington Wizards at Dallas Mavericks
9:00 p.m. – Portland Trail Blazers at Denver Nuggets
10:30 p.m. – Minnesota Timberwolves at LA Clippers
NHL
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7:00 p.m. – Colorado Avalanche at Toronto Maple Leafs
7:00 p.m. – Detroit Red Wings at New Jersey Devils
8:00 p.m. – Ottawa Senators at Minnesota Wild
8:30 p.m. – Tampa Bay Lightning at Chicago Blackhawks
9:00 p.m. – Buffalo Sabres at Calgary Flames
9:00 p.m. – New York Islanders at Arizona Coyotes
Tom-25 College Basketball (“USA Today” Coaches’ Poll)
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7:00 p.m. – #14 North Carolina Tar Heels at Virginia Tech Hookies
8:00 p.m. – Nebraska Cornhuskers at #22 Ohio State Buckeyes
9:00 p.m. – #7 West Virginia Mountaineers at #25 TCU Horned Frogs
9:00 p.m. – #9 Michigan State at Illinois Fighting Illini
