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FILE - New Orleans Saints defensive line coach Ryan Nielsen reacts to a call during the team's NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Nov. 7, 2021, in New Orleans. The Atlanta Falcons found their new defensive coordinator from an NFC South rival's coaching staff on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, by hiring Nielsen, the former Saints' co-defensive coordinator. Nielsen replaces Dean Pees, who retired on Jan. 9. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File)
Falcons hire defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen from Saints

Jan. 27, 2023 07:15 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy speaks at a news conference after an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Quinn returning to lead defense as Cowboys shuffle coaches

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 26, 2023 12:17 PM EST

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

By The Associated Press Jan. 26, 2023 10:00 AM EST
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 —...

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

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 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich walks on the field during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec.11, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Byron Leftwich has been fired as offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a person with knowledge of the dismissal told the Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.(AP Photo/Scot Tucker)
Bucs oust offensive coordinator Leftwich, 5 other assistants

By Fred Goodall Jan. 19, 2023 12:53 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Smith is first FT female NFL coach

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 20 1891 — The International YMCA in Springfield, Mass. is the site of the first official basketball game. Peach baskets were used, but it wasn’t...

Denver Broncos head coach Jerry Rosburg, right, talks with an official during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos' have six down, two to go in head coach interviews

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 18, 2023 06:32 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jamal Agnew (39) returns a kickoff against Tennessee Titans Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (15) in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Jags returner Agnew active for wild-card game vs Chargers

Jan. 14, 2023 07:10 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

The Mercedes-Benz stadium is seen after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game between Georgia and Ohio State, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Atlanta will be site if Bills, Chiefs meet for AFC title

Jan. 12, 2023 12:33 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Astos Hinch and Luhnow are fired

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 13 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain scores an NBA regulation-game record 73 points to lead the Philadelphia Warriors to a 135-117 triumph over the Chicago...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Jan. 13-Jan.19

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 13 1962 — Wilt Chamberlain scores an NBA regulation-game record 73 points to lead the Philadelphia Warriors to a 135-117 triumph over the Chicago...

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) runs against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Falcons' Smith faces QB decision after another 7-10 finish

By Charles Odum Jan. 09, 2023 02:09 PM EST

FILE - Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees watches during the NFL football team's training camp on July 30, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. Falcons defensive coordinator Dean Pees announced his retirement on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, one day after completing his second season with the team. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
Falcons defensive coordinator Pees, 73, announces retirement

Jan. 09, 2023 01:59 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (17) makes a touchdown catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Ridder throws first 2 TD passes as Falcons top Brady, Bucs

By Charles Odum Jan. 08, 2023 04:04 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Bucs' Brady breaks own record but suffers 1st losing season

By George Henry Jan. 08, 2023 02:24 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette (7) is stopped by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (55) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Brady nears completions record as Buccaneers visit Falcons

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 07:11 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (4) works against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Brady, Bucs hope to gain playoff momentum by beating Falcons

By Charles Odum Jan. 05, 2023 05:19 PM EST

Today in Sports History, Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 10 1972 — The longest winning streak in major professional sports — 33 games — ends when the Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-104 behind 39...