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FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (92) rushes during an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Kpassagnon grew up in a home where excellent grades and academic achievements were not only encouraged, they were expected. That's what happens when your mother is a chemist and father an economist, both with doctoral degrees. The bar is set incredibly high. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)

Chiefs’ Kpassagnon driven to succeed on, off football field

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers pumps his fist after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Rams 32-18 to advance to the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Rodgers wins 3rd MVP, Donald gets 3rd top defensive player

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2021, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City. Herbert has had a busy four weeks since the Chargers ended their season, but he already has set his sights on what will be another transitional offseason for him. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

The Latest: Packers’ Aaron Rodgers wins 3rd MVP Award

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

University of Hawaii expects $400K annual loss for football

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Craig Cathers, right, of Minneapolis, and Coreana Fairbanks, also of Minneapolis, pose for a photo while attending the NFL Super Bowl Experience theme park in downtown Tampa, Fla., Friday, Feb. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)

Super party on for fans in Tampa, even if it’s more low-key

By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - Former Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton manning talks prior to an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Houston Texans in Denver, in this Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, file photo. More than two decades ago Charles Woodson beat out Peyton Manning for a prestigious college award. Something called the Heisman Trophy. On Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, they likely will share an even more impressive football honor: entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson top Hall of Fame candidates

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Brant McAdams, right, football coach at Pacific Lutheran, wears personal protective equipment as he watches student-athletes fill out forms for their three-times-a-week COVID-19 tests, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, on campus in Tacoma, Wash. There was never a chapter in any of the books on becoming a small NCAA college football coach that addressed administering COVID-19 tests in the midst of a pandemic, but now it's something he's doing to give his players the chance at a season. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Minus fanfare, small college football getting underway

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

FILE - Ed McCaffrey speaks during a press conference introducing the retired Denver Broncos wide receiver as the new University of Northern Colorado NCAA college football head coach in the Campus Commons on the UNC campus in Greeley, Colo., in this file photograph taken Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. McCaffrey's son, Dylan, who has been playing at the University of Michigan, will be joining his father in Greeley to play for Northern Colorado. (Alex McIntyre/The Greeley Tribune via AP, File)

Big Macs attack: McCaffrey’s QB son joins him at N Colorado

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs up field after catching a pass during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Check downs? More like checkmate as Chiefs take what’s given

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

University of Hawaii looks to add 6K seats to practice field

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FILE - In this June 23, 2018 file photo, Kenny Chesney performs during the Trip Around the Sun Tour in Phoenix. Chesney’s No Shoes Reefs organization is helping to have an artificial reef installed off of Florida’s Atlantic Coast. The organization and other marine groups donated and installed 13 reef balls on the ocean floor off of Delray Beach in Palm Beach County. (Photo by Rick Scuteri/Invision/AP, File)

Favre, Chesney, Saban taking part in Super Bowl town hall

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) speaks during Opening Night for the NFL Super Bowl 55 football game Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (NFL via AP)

Out of Miller’s shadow, Barrett aims to follow his footsteps

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jason Pierre-Paul reacts after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the first half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) **FILE**

Resilient Jason Pierre-Paul excited to be back in Super Bowl

By Fred Goodall - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs with a elastic band around his legs during an NFL football workout Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV on Feb. 7. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) **FILE**

Tom Brady: ‘I would definitely consider’ playing past age 45

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus, center, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League match between Manchester City and Sheffield United at the the City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021. (Michael Regan/Pool via AP)

FIFA pledges taking no health risks in World Cup qualifiers

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

In this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reacts after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. The Super Bowl matchup features the most accomplished quarterback ever to play the game who is still thriving at age 43 in Brady against the young gun who is rewriting record books at age 25. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke, File) **FILE**

Brady, Mahomes prepare for 5th matchup after splitting 1st 4

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

A general view of the match action during the English Premier League soccer match between Burnley and Everton at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Oli Scarff/Pool via AP)

AP Interview: Conduct of agents alarms new Burnley chairman

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, left, celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 38-24. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Chiefs, Bucs ride (mostly) COVID-clear season to Super Bowl

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday March 3, 2020 file photo, FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses a meeting of European soccer leaders at the congress of the UEFA governing body in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Human rights activists are denouncing FIFA President Gianni Infantino's starring turn in a promotional video for the Saudi Arabian government in which he claims the kingdom has made important changes. The slick 3½-minute PR campaign was posted on Twitter by the Saudi ministry of sport on Thursday Jan. 7, 2021, featuring Infantino participating in a ceremonial sword dance and sweeping shots of the palaces of Diriyah. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong, File)

FIFA unveils education program to combat abuse

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

This combination of file photos shows Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, left, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians during NFL football games. There’s no retirement age in the NFL, and that’s a good thing for Super Bowl-bound Kansas City and Tampa Bay. Andy Reid and Bruce Arians are two of the league’s five oldest coaches. Reid is closing in on 63; Arians turned 68 last October. They have a combined 55 years of NFL experience and spent nearly another three decades working at the college level. (AP Photo/File)

Retirement age? Super Bowl coaches just getting started

By MARK LONG - Associated Press