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FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers' president Art Rooney II addresses the crowd during the jersey retirement ceremony of Franco Harris during halftime of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Art Rooney II wants the Pittsburgh Steelers to score more points. He's confident the partnership between offensive coordinator Matt Canada and quarterback Kenny Pickett can make it happen. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)
Rooney: Steelers' late push led to decision to retain Canada

By Will Graves an hour ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, left, looks on after talking with New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) following an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 38-7. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
49ers-Eagles NFC championship matchup has old-school feel

By Rob Maaddi 2 hrs ago

FILE - Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich gestures on the field before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Indianapolis. The Carolina Panthers announced Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, they have agreed to terms with Frank Reich to become their new head coach. (AP Photo/Zach Bolinger, File)
Panthers hire Frank Reich over Steve Wilks as head coach

By Steve Reed 3 hrs ago

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy pushes a cameraman away while walking off the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Cowboys move on from 6 McCarthy assistants on expiring deals

By Schuyler Dixon 5 hrs ago

FILE - Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett looks on before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Denver. The New York Jets have hired former Denver Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett as their offensive coordinator. The team announced the hiring Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, of the 43-year-old Hackett, who replaces Mike LaFleur after coach Robert Saleh and the Jets interviewed at least 15 candidates for the vacancy. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Jets hire former Broncos coach Hackett to run offense

By Dennis Waszak Jr. 6 hrs ago

FILE - Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien speaks during the Crimson Tide's NCAA college football media day, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Bill O’Brien has agreed to return to the Patriots as their offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Patriots announce hiring of Bill O'Brien as new OC

By Kyle Hightower 6 hrs ago

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott answers questions during a press conference after the Buffalo Bills lost to the Cincinnati Bengals in an NFL division round football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
AP source: Buffalo Bills fire safeties coach Jim Salgado

By John Wawrow 7 hrs ago

Today in Sports History-Wozniacki wins her first Grand Slam

By The Associated Press 8 hrs ago
Jan. 27 1937 — Tris Speaker and Cy Young are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1973 — UCLA, led by Bill Walton, sets an NCAA record...

Today in History-Week Ahead Jan. 27- Feb. 2

By The Associated Press 8 hrs ago
Jan. 31 1920 — Joe Malone of the Quebec Bulldogs scores an NHL-record seven goals in a 10-6 victory over the Toronto St. Patricks. 1941 —...

FILE - Cleveland Browns tackle Joe Thomas walks on the field during the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sept. 10, 2017, in Cleveland. One of 15 finalists for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Thomas has a good chance to be selected in his first year of eligibility. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Former Browns tackle Joe Thomas confident of HOF selection

By Tom Withers 20 hrs ago

Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) plays during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Bills GM Beane facing offseason salary cap challenges

By John Wawrow Jan. 24, 2023 07:57 PM EST

New Tennessee Titans NFL football team general manager Ran Carthon speaks during a news conference Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
49ers lead the way in comp picks for diverse rewards policy

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 24, 2023 07:01 PM EST

FILE - Alabama offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien speaks during the Crimson Tide's NCAA college football media day, Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Bill O’Brien has agreed to return to the Patriots as their offensive coordinator, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
AP source: Bill O'Brien agrees to return as Patriots OC

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 24, 2023 02:38 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, center right, tries to scramble as Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick, center left, tries to stop him during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
After playoff run, Giants face decisions on Jones, Barkley

By Tom Canavan Jan. 23, 2023 06:08 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) speaks with Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Doug Pederson during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Lawrence, Jags ready to run it back after late-season surge

By Mark Long Jan. 23, 2023 02:57 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) walks off the field after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)
Prescott, Cowboys stuck in divisional-round rut another year

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 23, 2023 12:55 PM EST

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, left, runs with the ball as Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Kyzir White chases him during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Giants never a factor in 3rd loss to Eagles this season

By Dan Gelston Jan. 21, 2023 11:38 PM EST

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles' Shane Steichen walks tot he field before an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview four different NFL offensive coordinators for their head coaching vacancy, including Steichen, Buffalo’s Ken Dorsey, Detroit’s Ben Johnson and New York Giants’ Mike Kafka, according to a person familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
NFL assistants balance playoff prep with job interviews

By Josh Dubow Jan. 20, 2023 06:00 AM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Tom Telesco and the Los Angeles Chargers have spent most of their time 'licking their wounds" last Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 second-half collapse in an AFC wild-card round game at Jacksonville.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Telesco, Chargers don't have time to wallow after tough loss

By Joe Reedy Jan. 19, 2023 08:18 PM EST

FILE -Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Ed Donatell speaks to the media before his team takes part in joint drills with the San Francisco 49ers at the Vikings NFL football team's practice facility in Eagan, Minn., Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022. The Minnesota Vikings fired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, an unsurprising decision on the veteran coach after a dismal finish by his defense. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Vikings fire defensive coordinator Donatell after rough year

By Dave Campbell Jan. 19, 2023 07:07 PM EST