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New York Giants NFL football quarterback Eli Manning holds his son Charles after announcing his retirement on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Appreciate Eli for how he met major challenges

By Barry Wilner Jan. 24, 2020 05:03 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs' Damien Williams runs for a touchdown during the second half of the NFL AFC Championship football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Kansas City, MO. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Ratings dip for NFL conference championship games

By David Bauder Jan. 22, 2020 04:53 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2015, file photo, Mississippi State wide receiver De'Runnya Wilson, left, and quarterback Nick Fitzgerald, right, celebrate with the rest of their team after defeating Missouri 31-13 in an NCAA college football game in Columbia, Mo. Authorities say the death of Wilson, a former Mississippi State football player whose body was found in an Alabama home Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, is being investigated as a homicide. (AP Photo/L.G Patterson, File)
Ex-Mississippi State football player found dead in Alabama

Jan. 21, 2020 08:00 PM EST

Carolina Panthers NFL football team's new offensive coordinator Joe Brady listens to a question from the media during his introductory press conference at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. (David T. Foster III/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Panthers' Brady says offense must continue to evolve in NFL

By Steve Reed Jan. 17, 2020 04:28 PM EST

Panthers name Joe Brady their new offensive coordinator

By Steve Reed Jan. 16, 2020 11:45 AM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Panthers are hoping Joe Brady can bolster a sagging offense like he did at LSU. Carolina officially announced...

AP Source: Panthers tab LSU’s Brady as offensive coordinator

By Steve Reed Jan. 14, 2020 08:10 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms on a contract to make LSU passing game coordinator...

FILE - In this Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (85) reacts after catching a pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, in East Rutherford, N.J. Gates announced his retirement, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, following a 16-year career that saw him finish with 116 touchdowns, which is the most by a tight end in NFL history. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Antonio Gates announces retirement following 16-year career

By Joe Reedy Jan. 14, 2020 04:30 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn, left, and general manager Thomas Dimitroff face the media during a news conference held by the NFL football team, Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Quinn and Dimitroff were in the hot seat earlier this season after a poor start, but owner Arthur Blank made the decision to retain both of them last week. (John Amis/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Former Alabama coach Tosh Lupoi joins Atlanta Falcons staff

Jan. 11, 2020 02:25 PM EST

Buffalo Bills hire Eric Washington to coach defensive line

By John Wawrow Jan. 10, 2020 12:38 PM EST
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Bills hired former Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Eric Washington on Friday to become their defensive line coach...

Point spreads seem a bit high in divisional playoffs round

By Barry Wilner Jan. 10, 2020 12:21 PM EST
The best of college football will be on display Saturday night in Baltimore. Say what? Well, if you believe the Heisman...

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2019, file photo, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh directs his team during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, in Pittsburgh. The Tennessee Titans play at Baltimore in a divisional playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Ravens, Jackson launch playoff run against underdog Titans

By David Ginsburg Jan. 09, 2020 07:30 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after throwing a pass to setup the game-winning field goal during overtime of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Watson's mind key to success with Houston Texans

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 09, 2020 06:10 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) finds a hole in the defensive line of the New England Patriots in an NFL wild-card playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 in Foxborough, Mass. The Titans defeated the Patriots 20-13. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Heisman reunion: 5 winners suit up for Ravens-Titans matchup

By David Ginsburg Jan. 08, 2020 04:21 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2018, file photo, Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy watches during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Oakland Raiders, in Oakland, Calif. The Dallas Cowboys didn't take long to settle on Mike McCarthy as their coach after waiting a week to announce they were moving on from Jason Garrett. McCarthy, who won a Super Bowl at the home of the Cowboys nine years ago as Green Bay's coach, has agreed to become the ninth coach in team history, a person with direct knowledge of the deal said Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the move. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Head coaching hires ranging from experienced to newcomers

By Barry Wilner Jan. 07, 2020 05:54 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Baylor athletic director Mack Rhoades, left, congratulates head coach Matt Rhule after defeating Texas Tech in an NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas. A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers are completing a contract to hire Baylor's Matt Rhule as their coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, on condition of anonymity because the deal is not done. The Panthers have not spoken publicly about the coaching search. (Jerry Larson/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP, File)
Texas Tech at Baylor 11/24/2018

Jan. 07, 2020 11:51 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 27, 2019, file photo, Baylor head coach Matt Rhule takes questions from the media as his team arrives for the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Georgia at Louis Armstrong International Airport, in New Orleans. A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers are completing a contract to hire Baylor's Matt Rhule as their coach. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, on condition of anonymity because the deal is not done. The Panthers have not spoken publicly about the coaching search. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Baylor's Matt Rhule agrees to become Panthers' next coach

By Steve Reed Jan. 07, 2020 11:50 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 15, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, left, congratulates Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy after their 34-31 win in an NFL divisional playoff football game in Arlington, Texas. The Dallas Cowboys didn't take long to settle on Mike McCarthy as their coach after waiting a week to announce they were moving on from Jason Garrett. McCarthy, who won a Super Bowl at the home of the Cowboys nine years ago as Green Bay's coach, has agreed to become the ninth coach in team history, a person with direct knowledge of the deal said Monday, Jan. 6, 2020.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the move. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
Giants interview Judge, Rhule on deck, McCarthy to Dallas

By Tom Canavan Jan. 06, 2020 05:49 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Jan. 03, 2020 10:12 AM EST
Jan. 4 1970 — The Minnesota Vikings become the first expansion team to win the NFL title by beating the Cleveland Browns 27-7 in 8-degree...

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, left, talks with quarterback Russell Wilson, second from right, during warmups before NFL football practice, Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, in Renton, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Carroll savors another playoff trip after decade in Seattle

By Tim Booth Jan. 03, 2020 02:19 AM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) breaks away from Houston Texans linebacker Peter Kalambayi (58) to run for a 53-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Houston. The run moved Henry into first place for the season rushing record. The Titans won 35-14. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Now NFL rushing leader, Derrick Henry his own worst critic

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 01, 2020 06:18 PM EST