49ers rally past Lions, advance to Super Bowl vs Chiefs

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) and offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) celebrate after a touchdown run by Elijah Mitchell during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) SANTA CLARA, California — Brock Purdy and…

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Detroit Lions 31-34 San Francisco 49ers: Kyle Shanahan’s side produce stunning second-half comeback to seal Super Bowl place | NFL News

A stunning second-half comeback from 17 points down saw the San Francisco 49ers end the Detriot Lions’ dreams of reaching their first Super Bowl with a 34-31 win in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game. Rushing touchdowns from Jameson Williams, David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs helped the Lions into a 24-7 lead at half-time at Levi’s Stadium,…

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-31 Detroit Lions: Jared Goff stars as Lions book NFC Championship appearance | NFL News

The Detroit Lions reached the NFC Championship Game for the first time in 32 years with a thrilling 31-23 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs. Tied up at 10-10 at half-time, the Lions came alive in the second half, scoring touchdowns on three-straight possessions to move 31-17…

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British and Irish Lions set to unveil plans for women’s team with aim to tour New Zealand in 2027 | Rugby Union News

The British and Irish Lions are set to unveil plans for a first women’s tour with the aim to send a team to New Zealand for a three-Test series in 2027. The Lions are staging a press conference in London on Tuesday, at which a trip is expected to be confirmed. New Zealand are the…

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Dinesh Karthik, Graeme Swann and Ian Bell to work with England Lions on January and February tour of India | Cricket News

India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik will work with England Lions on their red-ball tour of the country this month. Karthik, who has played 26 Tests, 94 one-day internationals and 26 T20 internationals for India, will link up with the Lions for nine days at the start of the trip as a batting consultant. The Lions –…

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After exit of ‘Lions,’ Lakay chief eyes rise of dragons

FILE – Geje Eustaquio is one of Team Lakay’s remaining stars. —TRISTAN TAMAYO The year has been rocky for Team Lakay to say the least. After the departure of a bevy of standouts, including four former ONE Championship titleholders, its ringmaster Mark Sangiao had to rebuild from scratch. “That’s life,” the softspoken coach told the…

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After a five-year wait, Lions reclaim old NCAA throne and are roaring louder than before

The Lions and their supporters celebrate on the flfloor after the fifinal buzzer. —PHOTOS BY AUGUST DELA CRUZ Jacob Cortez slowly went up the ladder, cut down the net and wore it around his neck as a decorative badge of honor. Without any individual awards this season, the crafty point guard will value that piece…

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Haunted by past Finals defeat, Cardinals look to finish off Lions

Mapua Cardinals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Warren Bonifacio would rather not dwell on a near title finish two seasons ago that slipped from the grasp of the Mapua Cardinals. Instead, he and the Cardinals attempt to erase the piercing memory of that championship defeat as they try to close out the San Beda Red Lions on Sunday in…

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Cardinals, Lions open NCAA title series

Clint-Escamis Clint Escamis arrived at the Mapua training facility before the season began and was greeted with open arms by the entire team, especially marksman Paolo Hernandez and center Warren Bonifacio. The trio led the Mapua Red Robins to a pair of championships several years back in the high school division and now have a…

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Hungry Lions gore Pirates to return to NCAA Finals for first time in four years

San Beda Red Lions’ James Payosing. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Jacob Cortez celebrated early, hoisting the ball like a trophy in one hand while punching the air in the other. The whippet-quick guard’s jubilation was justified with still 26 seconds left on the clock, as the San Beda Red Lions—after a four-year absence that is considered too…

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