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FILE -Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank walks onto the field before an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 he is encouraged by the progress of quarterback Desmond Ridder and the potential of building the team around the rookie.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Falcons' Blank excited about building around Ridder at QB

By Charles Odum 5 hrs ago

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

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. ...

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

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

Schottenheimer new Cowboys OC while McCarthy calls plays

Feb. 04, 2023 05:23 PM EST
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Brian Schottenheimer has been named offensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys after serving the past season as a consultant for the team. ...

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

FILE - Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. Carr said he will not extend the Feb. 15, 2023, deadline to help facilitate a trade from the Raiders. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Carr says he won't extend deadline to assist Raiders trade

By Mark Anderson Feb. 02, 2023 09:59 PM EST

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...

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. ...

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2004, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, talks with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning after the Patriots 24-14 win during their AFC Championship game in Foxborough, Mass. Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl winner with New England and Tampa Bay, announced his retirement from the NFL on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 exactly one year after first saying his playing days were over. He leaves the NFL with more wins, yards passing and touchdowns than any other quarterback. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Brady's unprecedented career filled with highlight moments

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 01, 2023 11:20 AM EST

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

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

Colts fan starts petition to stop Saturday's coaching path

Jan. 26, 2023 08:11 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jeff Saturday was a fan favorite when he played for the Indianapolis Colts. Maybe not so much these days. After going...

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

Carolina Panthers hire former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich as permanent replacement for Matt Rhule

Jan. 26, 2023 02:18 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers hire former Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich as permanent replacement for Matt Rhule. ...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts runs for a touchdown against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Mahomes the old man among 4 NFL conference title game QBs

By Josh Dubow Jan. 25, 2023 06:00 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
AP source: Colts still want to interview DeMeco Ryans

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 24, 2023 06:06 PM EST