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49ers GM John Lynch wins PFWA Executive of the YearSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch won the Pro Football Writers of America Executive of the Year award on Thursday.Lynch was honored for his role in helping transform the 49ers from a four-win season...

AP Sports WriterFlores and rebuilding Dolphins have something to build onBy STEVEN WINEDAVIE, Fla. (AP) Brian Flores celebrated his first victory as a head coach by taking his wife to dinner, and their postgame party was subdued.No standing ovations in the restaurant. No requests for autographs. No slap...

Gase fills out Jets staff with Cooter, Jefferson among hiresFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) New York Jets coach Adam Gase has filled out his staff, including hiring Jim Bob Cooter as running backs coach, Shawn Jefferson as assistant head coach-offense/wide receivers and Frank Bush as assistant head coach-defense/inside linebackers.Cooter...

Associated PressNew Orleans Superdome to be renovated before 2024 Super BowlBy MELINDA DESLATTEBATON ROUGE, La. (AP) New Orleans' Superdome, the iconic domed stadium that's home to the Saints football team, will be getting a $450 million facelift before it hosts its next Super Bowl in 2024.Upgrades to the...

AP Pro Football WriterHamstring keeps Vikings WR Adam Thielen out vs CowboysBy DAVE CAMPBELLEAGAN, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have ruled wide receiver Adam Thielen out for the game at Dallas, increasing the possibility the two-time Pro Bowl pick will rest his injured thigh for the remainder of...

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was forced from Monday's game against the Washington Redskins after an apparent back injury with 7:50 to play in the third quarter, but the veteran quarterback, known for playing through serious pain, returned with 1:52 left in the fourth quarter to lead an unsuccessful...

AP Sports WriterBears look to stay in contention after ending 6-game slideBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) With calls for sweeping changes getting louder by the loss, the Chicago Bears can breathe a little easier at least.Their six-game skid ended with a 36-7 romp over Deshaun Watson and the Houston...

AP Sports WriterAP Source: Browns meet with Haley about coordinator jobBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Todd Haley has experience calling plays, beating AFC North teams and working with star quarterbacks.Just the kind of coach who could help the Browns win.Haley, who was fired last week by Pittsburgh, has discussed...

AP Sports WriterFitzpatrick's Jets contract voids, QB becomes free agentBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) Ryan Fitzpatrick's contract with the New York Jets has been voided, as expected, making the veteran quarterback a free agent.Fitzpatrick re-signed with the Jets last July on a one-year, $12 million deal. Technically,...

The NEW ORLEANS and the LA RAMS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/15/2019 at 4:25 PM when they meet in a game matchup. NEW ORLEANS vs LA RAMS When: 4:25 PM ET, Sunday, September 15, 2019 Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California ROT TEAM PS OU ML 283 NEW ORLEANS -3 (-110) 52 (-110) 130 -150 284 LA RAMS TV: 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Rams -2.5. O/U: 52 PREDICTION: Rams...

The PITTSBURGH and the CINCINNATI will both be gunning for a victory on 10/14/2018 at 1:00 PM when they meet in a game matchup. PITTSBURGH STEELERS vs CINCINNATI BENGALS When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, October 14, 2018 Where: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio ROT TEAM PS OU ML 261 PITTSBURGH -2 (-110) 52.5 (-110) 110 -130 262 CINCINNATI TV: 1:00 PM LINE: -2 PREDICTION: CINCINNATI , PITTSBURGH Oddsmakers currently have the CINCINNATI listed...

AP Sports WriterPatricia's future looks tenuous after Lions collapse againBy NOAH TRISTERDETROIT (AP) The Detroit Lions scored two quick touchdowns to take a 14-0 lead within the first five minutes against New Orleans.By this point, every Lions fan should have known the game was far from over.For a...