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Garrick Higgo chips the ball onto the second green of the Spyglass Hill Golf Course during the first round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Lebioda leads on a day of ever-changing conditions at Pebble

By Doug Ferguson Feb. 02, 2023 08:59 PM EST

Newly named Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans, center, is presented a jersey by team owner Cal McNair, left, and general manager Nick Caserio, right, during a press conference formally announcing Ryans as the new head coach at NRG Stadium, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Ryans returns 'home' looking to turn around the Texans

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 02, 2023 07:36 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans speaks at a news conference before an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Texans hire DeMeco Ryans as head coach

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 31, 2023 05:03 PM EST

AP source: Houston Texans hire San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans as head coach

Jan. 31, 2023 05:02 PM EST
HOUSTON (AP) — AP source: Houston Texans hire San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans as head coach. ...

San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans speaks at a news conference before an NFL football practice in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. The 49ers are scheduled to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday in the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
NFC title game a Philly reunion for 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans

By Josh Dubow Jan. 28, 2023 11:47 AM EST

Carolina Panthers head coach Steve Wilks watches during the first half an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Column: Six Degrees of Wilks connects dots of NFL racism

By Paul Newberry Jan. 27, 2023 03:10 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)
Patriots announce hiring of Bill O'Brien as new OC

By Kyle Hightower Jan. 26, 2023 11:08 AM 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

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws the ball away while in the end zone during the second half an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Prescott shrugs off picks for Cowboys' playoff visit to Bucs

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 13, 2023 06:21 PM EST

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)
2022 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2023 12:02 PM EST

FILE - Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson watches from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Dec. 24, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview four different NFL offensive coordinators for their head coaching vacancy, including Johnson, Philadelphia’s Shane Steichen, Buffalo’s Ken Dorsey and New York Giants’ Mike Kafka, according to a person familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt, File)
Texans interview Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson

Jan. 12, 2023 07:01 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) sets back to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Bucs, Cowboys look for fresh start in wild-card matchup

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2023 02:45 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith observes a moment of silence with Texans and Indianapolis Colts players before their NFL football game in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Texans' Caserio begins search for 3rd coach in three years

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 09, 2023 08:39 PM EST

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Lions appear to have bright future under coach Dan Campbell

By Larry Lage Jan. 09, 2023 07:22 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) leaping across with the ball to make the first down against Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne (94) during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Cowboys sow more playoff doubts with clunker in Washington

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 09, 2023 02:30 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith watches from the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Houston Texans fire coach Lovie Smith after just one season

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 08, 2023 11:25 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday questions a call during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Colts' Saturday awaits coaching decision; Texans fire Smith

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2023 06:57 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith observes a moment of silence with Texans and Indianapolis Colts players before their NFL football game in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bears get No. 1 pick after Texans rally for win at Indy

By Jay Cohen Jan. 08, 2023 05:11 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger is sacked by Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens (36) and defensive end Jonathan Greenard during the first half of an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Texans rally for 32-31 win at Indy but lose top draft pick

By Michael Marot Jan. 08, 2023 04:48 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts' Nick Foles is carted off the field following an injury in the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Texans, Colts square off in battle for top-five draft picks

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 06:46 PM EST