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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur reacts after a pass interference call was made against Green Bay during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Analysis: Brady's NFC championship turned on 2 crucial calls

By Arnie Stapleton 5 hrs ago

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians holds the championship trophy after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Arians' hiring put struggling Bucs on path to Super Bowl 55

By Fred Goodall 13 hrs ago

Kansas City Chiefs players dump a box of confetti on head coach Andy Reid 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/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs still have room for improvement after AFC title romp

By Dave Skretta 14 hrs ago

Steelers promote QB coach Canada to offensive coordinator

By Will Graves 15 hrs ago
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers didn't look very far to find a new offensive coordinator, promoting quarterbacks coach Matt Canada to the position on...

After several NFL suspensions, Martavis Bryant joins CFL

16 hrs ago
Martavis Bryant, the former Steelers and Raiders wide receiver suspended multiple times by the NFL for substance abuse violations, signed with the CFL’s...

FILE- In this Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's facility in Indianapolis. The Philadelphia Eagles are nearing a deal to hire Nick Sirianni to be their head coach, according to two people familiar with the decision. Both people spoke to The Associated Press Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't officially announced the hiring. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Colts promote quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator

17 hrs ago

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates 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/Reed Hoffmann)
On Football: Brady in the way of Chiefs' 2nd straight title

By Barry Wilner Jan. 25, 2021 02:49 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs on the field before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Buffalo Bills at Kansas City Chiefs 1/24/2021

Jan. 24, 2021 05:30 PM EST

FILE - Aug. 21, 2020, file photo, Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith instructs his players during NFL football training camp in Nashville, Tenn. Smith, the new Atlanta Falcons coach, has started building his staff by hiring offensive coordinator Dave Ragone, defensive coordinator Dean Pees and special teams coach Marquice Williams. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, Pool, File)
Falcons' Smith adds veteran Gary Emanuel, 3 more assistants

Jan. 23, 2021 02:46 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald (89) plays against the Cleveland Browns during an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, in this Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, file photo. Steelers tight end Vance McDonald is retiring. The 30-year-old announced the decision Friday, Jan. 22, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Steelers tight end Vance McDonald retiring after 8 seasons

By Will Graves Jan. 22, 2021 09:50 AM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) talks to offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich during an NFL football practice Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers play the Washington Football Team in a playoff game Saturday night. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Leftwich helping Brady transform potent Buccaneers offense

By Fred Goodall Jan. 22, 2021 02:27 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2020, file photo, Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins runs onto the field as the team is introduced before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Landover, Md. The Pittsburgh Steelers signed the former Washington quarterback to a futures contract on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, giving the 23-year-old a second chance after the flamed out in the nation's capital in less than two seasons. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)
Former Washington QB Haskins signs deal with Steelers

By Will Graves Jan. 21, 2021 05:32 PM EST

FILE- In this Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019, file photo, Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni speaks during a news conference at the NFL football team's facility in Indianapolis. The Philadelphia Eagles are nearing a deal to hire Nick Sirianni to be their head coach, according to two people familiar with the decision. Both people spoke to The Associated Press Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't officially announced the hiring. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
AP sources: Eagles plan to hire Colts OC Nick Sirianni

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 21, 2021 02:41 PM EST

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 12:55 PM EST
Jan. 27 1937 — Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1969 — The Pittsburgh Steelers name...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 12:52 PM EST
Jan. 23 1944 — The Detroit Red Wings defeat the New York Rangers 15-0 at Olympia Stadium to set an NHL record for consecutive goals. The...

FILE - This is a 2016 file photo showing Dan Campbell of the New Orleans Saints NFL football team. The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with Dan Campbell to be their coach. The Lions announced the agreement with the New Orleans Saints tight ends coach on Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, one day after formally introducing Brad Holmes as their general manager. (AP Photo/File)
AP source: New Lions coach Campbell gets 6-year deal

By Larry Lage Jan. 20, 2021 11:52 AM EST

FILE - Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) walks back to the huddle after a time out in the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. On Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, the 39-year-old Indianapolis Colts quarterback announced his retirement. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, FIle)
Colts QB Rivers, 39, retires from NFL after 17 seasons

By Michael Marot Jan. 20, 2021 10:02 AM EST

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)
3 title game quarterbacks have similar draft history

By Josh Dubow Jan. 20, 2021 02:34 AM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is shown during an NFL football game against Arizona Cardinals, in Santa Clara, Calif., in this Sept. 13, 2020, file photo. The search for a new coach continues for the New York Jets after they completed an in-person interview with San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, without apparently reaching a deal.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Jets make hiring of Robert Saleh as head coach official

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 19, 2021 02:26 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce runs up field after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
NFL Today, Divisional Round

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2021 12:23 AM EST