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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates after converting a first down against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
After cashing in on QB gambles, Niners, Chiefs in Super Bowl

By Eddie Pells 11 hrs ago

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu (32) intercepts a pass intended for Oakland Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
Mathieu, Clark turn gambles by Chiefs into wise investments

By Dave Skretta Jan. 15, 2020 04:38 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin looks on during the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Rooney: Steelers standing pat at QB heading into 2020

By Will Graves Jan. 15, 2020 04:27 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, in Minneapolis. It's Kevin Stefanski's turn to try and fix the broken Browns. The Vikings offensive coordinator was officially hired by Cleveland on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, as the 18th full-time coach in franchise history and 10th since the Browns' expansion return, which to this point has been a resounding two-decade debacle. (AP Photo/Jeff Haynes, File)
Stefanski officially hired as Browns coach, GM search on

By Tom Withers Jan. 13, 2020 05:59 PM EST

Raiders sign OL Denzelle Good to 1-year extension

Jan. 09, 2020 08:17 PM EST
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The Oakland Raiders signed offensive lineman Denzelle Good to a one-year contract extension on Thursday. Good...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) passes in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
Shanahan, Cousins on opposite sides for playoff meeting

By Josh Dubow Jan. 09, 2020 06:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, speaks with special teams coach Joe Judge, right, during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass. The New York Giants and Patriots assistant Joe Judge are working on a deal for him to become the team's head coach, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press The person spoke to the on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020, because the deal is not done. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
AP source: Giants nearing deal with Pats' Judge to be coach

By Tom Canavan Jan. 07, 2020 12:10 PM 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)
AP source: Cowboys pick McCarthy to replace Garrett as coach

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 06, 2020 10:29 AM EST

Buffalo Bills center Mitch Morse (60) walks off the field after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans won 22-19 in overtime.(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Bills enter offseason feeling pain of playoff collapse

By John Wawrow Jan. 05, 2020 03:04 PM EST

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shakes hands with a fan as he leaves the field after losing an NFL wild-card playoff football game to the Tennessee Titans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Brady exits NFL playoffs with loss, retirement unlikely

By Jimmy Golen Jan. 05, 2020 12:09 AM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry goes over New England Patriots defenders for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Derrick Henry, Titans stun Patriots 20-13 in wild-card upset

By Barry Wilner Jan. 04, 2020 11:34 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 7, 2018, file photo, Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy watches the team's NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit. The Cleveland Browns didn't even talk to Mike McCarthy on their last coaching search. He was at the top of their list this time around. The former Green Bay coach is meeting Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, with Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam as Cleveland begins its latest quest to find the right coach after so many failed attempts. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
AP sources: Cowboys interviewing Mike McCarthy, Marvin Lewis

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 04, 2020 04:46 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon celebrates after scoring during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Chargers GM Telesco won't make quick decision about Rivers

By Joe Reedy Jan. 02, 2020 07:11 PM EST

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Jan. 02, 2020 11:37 AM EST
Jan. 3 1920 — Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sells pitcher-outfielder Babe Ruth’s contract to the New York Yankees for $125,000 plus a ...

49ers sign DT Earl Micthell for postseason

Jan. 01, 2020 04:20 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers have signed defensive tackle Earl Mitchell to a contract for the playoffs Wednesday and waived defensive...

AP Sportlight

Compiled By Paul Montella Jan. 01, 2020 09:47 AM EST
Jan. 2 1961 — George Blanda passes for three touchdowns and kicks a field goal and the extra points to give the Houston Oilers a 24-16...

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley II (30) runs for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Rams GM Snead: Gurley 'wasn't' same back, but could be again

By Greg Beacham Dec. 31, 2019 06:46 PM EST

File-This Feb. 27, 2019, file photo shows New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman speaking during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. The Giants fired head coach Pat Shurmur on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, just two years into a five-year contract, the Daily News has confirmed. But the Giants aren’t making sweeping changes as Gettleman is being retained by co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch. Gettleman is expected to meet with the media on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Gettleman assesses himself as Giants GM: 'Not good enough'

By Tom Canavan Dec. 31, 2019 06:05 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff greets fans after their win against the Arizona Cardinals during second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Rams disappointed by playoff absence despite winning season

By Greg Beacham Dec. 30, 2019 06:55 PM EST

Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) takes a defensive position during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Lions 20-7. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Lions' Stafford says he's confident back injury won't linger

By Larry Lage Dec. 30, 2019 06:36 PM EST