'This came right down to an inch': Clutch, controversial play helps Chiefs take another step toward immortality

Kansas City's win over Buffalo was like many of its close-call victories this season: a little timing, execution, luck, talent and occasional controversy. The end result puts the Chiefs of the cusp of a Super Bowl three-peat.

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Josh Allen takes heat off Dalton Kincaid after tight end's drop on critical 4th-down play vs. Chiefs

A lot of things went wrong on the fateful play from Sunday's AFC championship, including a missed pre-snap read from the Bills.
Yahoo Sports - 23h
There was no pool report for controversial fourth-down stop in Chiefs-Bills

Referee Clete Blakeman talked to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and other players and coaches during Sunday's AFC Championship.
Yahoo Sports - 1d
NFL keeps taking baby steps toward full embrace of a sky judge

Bit by bit, the NFL is inching toward having everything subject to replay review.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
Biggs takes step toward launching Arizona governor's bid

Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) announced on Tuesday that he has filed a statement of interest for an Arizona gubernatorial bid ahead of the 2026 election. “Arizona has a bright future but will need ...
The Hill - Jan. 21
As college sports move toward pay for play, Title IX looms as another hurdle for the NCAA

A court settlement that would require colleges to pay athletes billions for their play is not going to settle the debate over amateurism in NCAA sports
ABC News - Jan. 17
Manchester United take step towards potential 100,000-seat stadium

Task force report has completed initial feasibility work OTRTF claims huge value could be added to UK economy Old Trafford’s rebuild as a new 100,000-seater stadium and the wider regeneration ...
The Guardian - Jan. 17
Northern Irish nun killed in Ecuador earthquake takes step towards sainthood

Beatification ceremony for Clare Crockett, former party girl from Derry, draws more than 100 people to Madrid. A nun from Northern Ireland who was killed in an earthquake while she was teaching ...
The Guardian - Jan. 12
Panera Brands CEO steps down; CFO to fill in as interim chief

Panera Bread’s parent company announced Tuesday that CEO Jose Dueñas is stepping down, effective immediately.
NBC News - Jan. 7
Panera Brands CEO steps down, CFO to fill in as interim chief

The restaurant company, which also includes Einstein Bros. and Caribou Coffee, has been attempting to go public over the last few years.
CNBC - Jan. 7