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The New England Patriots meet the top-seeded Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship on Sunday, January 25, 2026, with a trip to the Super Bowl at stake. The matchup renews a long-running playoff rivalry and arrives as a major national TV event amid a weekend of winter-weather disruptions in parts of the U.S.
Trinity Rodman scored in her first match as captain as the U.S. women’s national team rolled to a 6-0 friendly victory over Paraguay. Ally Sentnor scored twice and Reilyn Turner netted in her U.S. debut as the team closed in on the end of its January camp.
The U.S. women’s national team began the 2026 calendar with a dominant 6-0 win over Paraguay in Carson, California. Trinity Rodman scored and captained the side, while several newer players made an impact as the team builds toward upcoming tournament commitments.
The Pittsburgh Steelers say they have a verbal agreement with Mike McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin, marking a major shift for one of the NFL’s most stable coaching franchises as it seeks to end a long playoff win drought.
The NFL’s final four meet on Sunday, January 25, 2026, with Seattle hosting the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship and Denver hosting New England in the AFC Championship. With Super Bowl LX looming, injuries, matchups and late-season momentum are shaping how each team approaches the biggest games of the year.
The U.S. women’s national team started its 2026 schedule with a dominant friendly victory over Paraguay in California, featuring goals from emerging players and a notable return moment for Trinity Rodman.
The AFC Championship is scheduled for January 25, 2026, with New England visiting Denver, as the NFL postseason reaches its final weekend before the Super Bowl.