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Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper answers a question at news conference introducing Frank Reich as the NFL football team's new head coach in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Reich's offensive background helped him land Carolina job

By Steve Reed Jan. 31, 2023 04:13 PM 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 - Carolina Panthers' Steve Wilks warms up wearing a T-shirt in support of Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin before an NFL football game between the Panthers and the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. Former Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks Tweeted “disappointed, but not defeated” that he didn’t landed the team’s full-time head coaching position. The Panthers announced on Thursday, Jan. 26 they've agreed to hire Frank Reich as their new head coach.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Wilks 'disappointed, not defeated' over Panthers snub

By Steve Reed Jan. 27, 2023 12:30 PM EST

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 Jan. 26, 2023 02:19 PM EST

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 Jan. 25, 2023 09:53 PM EST

Panthers interview Cowboys' Moore for head coaching job

Jan. 24, 2023 01:47 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers interviewed Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore on Tuesday for their vacant head coaching position. ...

FILE - New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton walks on the field before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in New Orleans, Jan. 2, 2022. The Carolina Panthers have received permission from the New Orleans Saints to interview Sean Payton for their vacant head coaching position, according to a person familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle, File)
Panthers complete interview with Sean Payton

Jan. 23, 2023 04:29 PM EST

FILE - Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey looks on prior to an NFL football game, Oct. 30, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview four different NFL offensive coordinators for their head coaching vacancy, including Dorsey, Philadelphia’s Shane Steichen, Detroit’s Ben Johnson and New York Giants’ Mike Kafka, according to a person familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Bryan Bennett, File)
Panthers interview Bills offensive coordinator Dorsey

Jan. 21, 2023 09:33 PM EST

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, in Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 15, 2019. The Cleveland Browns named Jim Schwartz, who’s coached some of the top defenses in the NFL in the last two decades, as their next defensive coordinator, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Schwartz returns to Browns, this time to fix busted defense

By Tom Withers Jan. 18, 2023 11:35 AM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers talks with Tennessee Titans senior advisor Jim Schwartz before an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. Schwartz is interviewing Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, with Cleveland for their defensive coordinator vacancy created when coach Kevin Stefanski fired Joe Woods following a season of defensive collapses by the Browns. The 56-year-old Schwartz has been a senior advisor with the Tennessee Titans for the past two seasons. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
AP source: Browns hire Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator

By Tom Withers Jan. 17, 2023 10:04 AM EST

FILE - This is a 2021 photo of Sean Desai of the Chicago Bears NFL football team. The Cleveland Browns began the second week of their search for a new defensive coordinator by interviewing their fourth candidate, Desai, who is the Seattle associate head coach. Desai visited the Browns' training facility on Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, two days after the Seahawks were eliminated from the playoffs. (AP Photo, File)
Browns interview Seahawks' Desai for defensive coordinator

By Tom Withers Jan. 16, 2023 03:14 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Williams is the winningest woman

By The Associated Press Jan. 16, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 17 1961 — The Cincinnati Royals’ 22-year-old rookie sensation, Oscar Robertson, becomes the youngest player to receive NBA All-Star MVP honors....

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles defensive backs coach Dennard Wilson stands on the field before an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022. The Cleveland Browns interviewed Wilson to be their defensive coordinator on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 taking advantage of the Eagles having a playoff bye to speak with him. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns meet with Eagles assistant Wilson for coordinator job

By Tom Withers Jan. 14, 2023 11:06 AM 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

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a 17-yard touchdown pass ahead New York Giants cornerback Jason Pinnock (27) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
2022 NFL All-Pro Team Roster

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2023 12:01 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) and tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrate during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
NFL All-Pros: Kelce, Jefferson unanimous; 16 first-timers

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 13, 2023 12:00 PM EST

Today in Sports History-UConn sets record with 91st victory

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 14 943 — Montreal’s Alex Smart scores three goals in his first NHL game and leads the Canadiens to a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks. ...

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) celebrates after defeating the Tennessee Titans in an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 20-16. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Chargers, Jaguars return to playoffs with Herbert, Lawrence

By The Associated Press Jan. 12, 2023 03:39 PM EST

FILE - New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo faces reporters, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, at the NFL football team's stadium, in Foxborough, Mass. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans and New England Patriots linebackers coach Jerod Mayo bringing the number of known candidates for the team’s head coaching vacancy to 10, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, on condition of anonymity because the team does not make its coaching search public. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
AP source: Panthers add Ryans, Mayo to coach candidate list

By Steve Reed Jan. 12, 2023 02:55 PM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers senior defensive assistant Brian Flores works with the defense as they go through drills during practice at NFL football training camp in Latrobe, Pa., Monday, Aug. 8, 2022. Flores, who joined coach Mike Tomlin's staff in Pittsburgh following his messy departure with Miami, is interviewing with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, to be their new defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Brian Flores interviews with Browns to run their defense

By Tom Withers Jan. 12, 2023 10:45 AM EST