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FILE - Houston Texans offensive coordinator Tim Kelly watches during pregame warmups before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, on Oct. 31, 2021, in Houston. Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel has shaken up his coaching staff and finally announced Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, that he promoted Tim Kelly to offensive coordinator from passing game coordinator. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
Titans promote Kelly to coordinator, hire 1st female coach

By Teresa M. Walker 4 hrs ago

Denver Broncos chief executive officer Greg Penner listens as new head coach Sean Payton is introduced during a news conference at the team's headquarters on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Centennial, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Sean Payton brings old-school style to Denver in his return

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 06, 2023 06:55 PM EST

Newly hired Atlanta Falcons Defensive Coordinator Ryan Nielsen speaks during a news conference Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Nielsen lays out goal for Falcons D: Just get stops

By Charles Odum Feb. 06, 2023 04:06 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2019, file photo, former NFL official Mike Pereira walks across the field before a football game between the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Pereira knows the pressure the officiating crew will be under for Super Bowl 57. He used to be their boss before going to Fox in 2010 as the network’s rules analyst. Pereira’s move started a wave of former officials heading to networks as rules analysts. While it has kept viewers informed, it has also increased scrutiny on crews. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Fox's Pereira knows pressure Super Bowl officials are facing

By Joe Reedy Feb. 06, 2023 03:27 PM EST

Today in Sports History-First woman to referee a Super Bowl

By The Associated Press Feb. 06, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 7 1882 — John L. Sullivan wins the world heavyweight bare-knuckle title by beating Paddy Ryan in a nine-round bout in Mississippi City, Miss. ...

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

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

By The Associated Press Feb. 02, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Feb. 7 1882 — John L. Sullivan wins the world heavyweight bare-knuckle title by beating Paddy Ryan in a nine-round bout in Mississippi City, Miss. ...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) is pushed out of bounds by San Francisco 49ers safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) during the second half of the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Super Bowl features matchup of 1st and 2nd team All-Pro QBs

By Josh Dubow Feb. 01, 2023 06:00 AM 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)
AP source: Broncos get Payton as coach in deal with Saints

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 31, 2023 05:04 PM EST

AP source: Denver Broncos reach deal to hire Sean Payton as head coach, will send draft picks to New Orleans Saints

Jan. 31, 2023 05:02 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — AP source: Denver Broncos reach deal to hire Sean Payton as head coach, will send draft picks to New Orleans Saints. ...

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

NFL extends Players Coalition partnership with $15M grant

Jan. 26, 2023 02:33 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL is expanding its partnership with the Players Coalition to address issues of racial and social justice with a five-year extension and a $15...

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

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

Today in Sports History-Larry Nassar found guilty

By The Associated Press Jan. 23, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 24 1939 — Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob Pettit of the St....

A note saying 'thank you for the memories" is shown in a bouquet of flowers placed outside Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023. Charlotte FC soccer player Anton Walkes died from injuries he sustained in a boat crash off the coast of Miami, authorities said Thursday. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
AP source: Panthers postpone interviews after Walkes' death

By Steve Reed Jan. 20, 2023 06:42 PM EST

New Orleans Saints Defensive End Cameron Jordan discusses team performance after an NFL football game against Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Jan.8, 2022, in New Orleans. (Hunter Dawkins/The Gazebo Gazette via AP)
Saints' Jordan wins appeal, critical of NFL's process

By Brett Martel Jan. 19, 2023 06:59 PM 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-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 24 1939 — Eddie Collins, Wee Willie Keeler and George Sisler are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. 1956 — Bob Pettit of the St....