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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs host the Los Angeles Chargers tonight in a matchup of teams with the AFC's best records. The 11-2 Chiefs can clinch their third straight AFC West title and a first-round playoff bye with a win, while the 10-3 Chargers can forge a tie in the division and clinch their first postseason berth since 2013.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks will be without linebacker Mychal Kendricks for the rest of the season after he suffered a knee and lower leg injury in Sunday's win over Minnesota. Coach Pete Carroll says Kendricks will need surgery for a couple of different issues, including the knee and "a little nick" to his lower leg.
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL won't pay for video evidence in cases involving domestic violence. Speaking after owners held their annual winter meeting yesterday, Goodell defended the league's handling of those investigations. He said the NFL's approach to dealing with domestic violence is "extraordinary" and that the league has some of the highest standards of any organization.
HANGZHOU, China (AP) — The United States has set a world record in the 4x50-meter mixed medley relay at the world short-course swimming championships in China. Caeleb Dressel, Kelsi Dahlia, Michael Andrew and Olivia Smoliga won in 1 minute, 36.40 seconds, finishing .65 seconds ahead of the Netherlands. American swimmers held the previous record of 1:37.17 set in Glasgow in 2013. Kirill Prigoda of Russia set a world record in the 200 breaststroke. Prigoda won in 2:16.
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — FINA (FEE'-nuh) is launching a new series for elite swimmers. The governing body for aquatic sports says the series of three meetings next March to May will invite Olympic and world champions, world record-holders, and top-ranked swimmers in four-lane races. The "FINA Champions Swim Series" will pay $3.9 million in total prize money. FINA announced the plan days after three top swimmers filed an antitrust suit against it in California alleging anticompetitive practices.
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