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FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Conor McGregor walks out of the arena after he was defeated by Khabib Nurmagomedov in a lightweight title mixed martial arts bout at UFC 229 in Las Vegas. Superstar UFC fighter McGregor has announced on social media that he is retiring from mixed martial arts. McGregor’s verified Twitter account had a post early Tuesday, March 26, 2019, that said the former featherweight and lightweight UFC champion was making a “quick announcement.”(AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Conor McGregor announces retirement on social media

by Greg Beacham Associated PressMarch 26, 2019

Kyle Busch celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif., Sunday, March 17, 2019. (James Quigg/The Daily Press via AP)

Kyle Busch ties Petty’s record with 200th career NASCAR win

by Greg Beacham Associated PressMarch 18, 2019

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, right, and Boston Celtics' Kyrie Irving chat with their mouths covered during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Kyrie’s 30 propel Celtics past LeBron’s Lakers, 120-107

by Greg Beacham Associated PressMarch 10, 2019

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, right, shoots and scores as Denver Nuggets forward Torrey Craig defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Los Angeles. With the basket, James passed Michael Jordan for fourth place on the NBA's career scoring list. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

LeBron James passes Michael Jordan for 4th in career scoring

by Greg Beacham Associated PressMarch 7, 2019

FILE - In this Oct. 15, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla. The 71-year-old mastermind defensive coordinator with the millennial boss is quoting Drake and Future, pretending to be good at Fortnite, and altogether making the most of his second Super Bowl in four years after going just once his first four NFL decades. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Past and Future: Wade Phillips back at Super Bowl with Rams

by Greg Beacham Associated PressJanuary 31, 2019January 31, 2019

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald hits Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles after Foles threw the ball away during the first half in an NFL football game in Los Angeles. The Rams know they've got to pressure Tom Brady early and often to have a chance in the Super Bowl, and they've been assembling the tools for this job all year long. They signed Ndamukong Suh to a big free-agent deal, wrote a record-breaking contract for Aaron Donald and acquired edge rusher Dante Fowler from Jacksonville down the stretch. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Chasing Brady: Donald, Suh to lead Rams’ Super Bowl pursuit

by Greg Beacham Associated PressJanuary 30, 2019

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks (12) pulls in a touchdown reception in front of New Orleans Saints free safety Marcus Williams (43) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans. Cooks is the first player in NFL history to have three consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons with three different teams. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Brandin Cooks grabs 2nd shot at Super Bowl after Patriots trade

by Greg Beacham Associated PressJanuary 29, 2019

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. Flores’ team is headed for the Super Bowl, and the Miami Dolphins must wait another two weeks before they can seal a deal with the New England Patriots’ defensive play-caller to become their coach. The Dolphins decided nearly two weeks ago to offer the job to Flores, who has been a Patriots assistant for 11 seasons. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Head-coaches-in-waiting Taylor, Flores focused on Super Bowl

by Greg Beacham Associated PressJanuary 29, 2019

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Rams special teams coordinator John Fassel gestures during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, in Los Angeles. Fassel's fingerprints were all over the Rams' NFC championship game victory, from the fake punt to the 57-yard winning field goal. Los Angeles' peerless special teams coordinator isn't saying whether he's cooking up something for the Super Bowl, but Fassel's units are a major part of the Rams' success. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

Tricks are just part of game for Rams’ vaunted special teams

by Greg Beacham Associated PressJanuary 26, 2019January 26, 2019

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff warms up before the NFC championship against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday in New Orleans.

Goff, 17 years Brady’s junior, on equal ground at Super Bowl

by Greg Beacham Associated PressJanuary 25, 2019January 25, 2019