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AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year

By The Associated Press Feb. 09, 2023 09:16 PM EST
The NFL Defensive Player of the Year as awarded by The Associated Press and selected by a nationwide panel of media: 2022 — Nick Bosa, San Francisco,...

FILE - Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (93), New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34), Patriots quarterback Tim Tebow (5), Buccaneers linebacker Joe Holland (49) and Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) kneel an pray with others at midfield after an NFL preseason football game Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, in Foxborough, Mass. Public display of faith is nothing new in football or sports.(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Buccaneers-Patriots 8/16/2013

Feb. 09, 2023 09:03 AM EST

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference ahead of the Super Bowl 57 NFL football game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
NFL Commissioner Goodell tackles diversity, concussions

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 08, 2023 05:46 PM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White applies pressure during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. This season revealed, like never before, a glaring amount of instability at quarterback in the NFL, whether because of injury — the reason for nearly half of all changes during the regular season, according to an AP analysis — or poor performance.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
AP source: 49ers QB Purdy to undergo surgery Feb. 22

By Josh Dubow Feb. 08, 2023 04:21 PM EST

Ron Rivera reacts after his putt on the 16th green of the Pebble Beach Golf Links during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament in Pebble Beach, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Rivera: Howell goes into spring as Commanders' starting QB

By Rob Maaddi And Stephen Whyno Feb. 08, 2023 03:26 PM EST

Graphic predicts the winner of the Super Bowl; 3c x 2 1/4 inches
Pro Picks: Eagles' talent over Chiefs' experience

By Rob Maaddi Feb. 08, 2023 02:44 PM EST

FILE -Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne (4) passes against the San Francisco 49ers =1 an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021. If all goes according to plan on Sunday, the only time football fans will see Kansas City's Chad Henne or Philadelphia's Gardner Minshew during Super Bowl 57 is on the sideline, holding a clipboard, talking on a headset or offering encouragement to teammates. But this is the NFL. Sometimes — actually, lots of times — things don't go according to plan.(AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
Kansas City Chiefs at San Francisco 49ers 8/14/2021

Feb. 08, 2023 12:31 AM EST

FILE - New York Jets' offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, right, speaks with general manager Joe Douglas, left, as players practice during the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, May 6, 2022, in Florham Park, N.J. The Los Angeles Rams are hiring former New York Jets offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Person at center is unidentified. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Rams OC Mike LaFleur eager to provide support for McVay

By Greg Beacham Feb. 07, 2023 06:33 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)
AP source: 49ers hire Steve Wilks as defensive coordinator

By Josh Dubow Feb. 07, 2023 03:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 31, 1988, file photo, Washington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams prepares to let go of a pass during first quarter of Super Bowl XXII against the Denver Broncos in San Diego. Brock Purdy's bid to join the select group of quarterbacks to go from a backup for most of the season to a Super Bowl starter got derailed when he suffered his own injury in the NFC championship game. There have been several examples of backups leading a team to the big game. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Super Bowl backup QBs have shined from Hostetler to Foles

By Josh Dubow Feb. 07, 2023 11:52 AM EST

FILE - San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes as Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White applies pressure during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. This season revealed, like never before, a glaring amount of instability at quarterback in the NFL, whether because of injury — the reason for nearly half of all changes during the regular season, according to an AP analysis — or poor performance.(AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Mahomes, Hurts buoy Super Bowl teams amid QB injury spate

By Josh Dubow And Howard Fendrich Feb. 07, 2023 11:00 AM EST

Leeds United's head coach Jesse Marsch sits by the bench during the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Brentford at Elland Road, Leeds, England, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
Fired Marsch not given chance to see Leeds overhaul through

By Steve Douglas Feb. 07, 2023 06:57 AM EST

AFC coach Peyton Manning, left, jokes with NFC coach Eli Manning after the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Kirk Cousins rallies NFC to 35-33 win over AFC in Pro Bowl

By Mark Anderson Feb. 05, 2023 06:46 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce arrives ahead of the NFL football Super Bowl 57, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Phoenix. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Chiefs, Eagles land in Phoenix, prepare for Super Bowl 57

By David Brandt Feb. 05, 2023 06:40 PM EST

FILE - Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, left, speaks with media after a practice session in Harrow, England, Oct. 28, 2022. The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with Evero to be their new defensive coordinator. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano, File)
Panthers hire Evero as new defensive coordinator

By Steve Reed Feb. 05, 2023 05:35 PM EST

FILE - New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton watches a play during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021. The Denver Broncos have agreed to a deal with the New Orleans Saints that will make Sean Payton their head coach, a person with knowledge of the accord said Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)
Sean Payton is officially named Broncos head coach

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 03, 2023 08:34 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

Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco celebrates after the NFL AFC Championship playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won 23-20. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Chiefs banked on rookie returns to reach Super Bowl again

By Dave Skretta Feb. 02, 2023 01:11 PM EST

Today in Sports History-VanDerveer reaches 1,000 victories

By The Associated Press Feb. 02, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 3 1944 — Syd Howe of the Detroit Red Wings scores six goals in a 12-6 victory over the New York Rangers. Howe is the first player to score six...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Feb. 3-Feb.9

By The Associated Press Feb. 02, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 3 1944 — Syd Howe of the Detroit Red Wings scores six goals in a 12-6 victory over the New York Rangers. Howe is the first player to score six...