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AP Sports WriterFalcons' Shanahan unsure of possible interview with RamsBy CHARLES ODUMFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan says he doesn't know when he'll be able to reschedule an interview with the Los Angeles Rams that was postponed last week due to weather.Shanahan had interviews...

AP Sports WriterChiefs revenge tour begins with Houston, gets Tennessee nextBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) In a jubilant locker room after the Kansas City Chiefs had thumped Houston to return to the AFC title game, defensive end Frank Clark thought back to a humiliating loss to the...

The Latest: Saints have 21-9 lead over Panthers at the halfBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL playoffs on wild-card weekend (all times EST):6:20 p.m.The New Orleans Saints' ability to convert in the red zone has given them a 21-9 halftime lead over the Carolina Panthers in their...

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt to head NFL finance committeeNEW YORK (AP) Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt is replacing the late Bob McNair as head of the NFL's influential financial committee.Hunt has been on the committee for seven years. McNair passed away in November.Other owners on the committee...

AP Sports WriterJets' Gase: There was no power struggle with MaccagnanBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) Adam Gase is calling a timeout on the perceptions that he won a power struggle with Mike Maccagnan.The New York Jets coach - and acting general manager - said he was...

Associated PressUtility offered Burgum more than free Super Bowl ticketsBy JAMES MacPHERSONBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's trip to the Super Bowl as a guest of a Minneapolis utility included free invitations to a rock concert, private parties, meals and other events, The Associated Press found...

AP Pro Football WriterDick LeBeau returning with Titans to coach against SteelersBy TERESA M. WALKERNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Dick LeBeau is more than happy to talk about the challenge of defending Ben Roethlisberger and the high-powered Steelers.The 80-year-old coaching legend will even joke about never having been to the...

Cowboys sign cornerback Saivion Smith, former XFL playerFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys signed cornerback Saivion Smith on Friday, adding the former XFL player about the same time the spring league announced it was suspending operations.Smith played for Houston, which was the only undefeated team in the XFL...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Cards get WR Hopkins from Texans for RB JohnsonBy DAVID BRANDTThe Arizona Cardinals have added one of the NFL's top receivers to join an intriguing young team aiming to make a big move in the NFC West.The Cardinals acquired three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins in...

AP Sports WriterBills give center Wood a 2-year extension through 2019By DAVID GINSBURGBALTIMORE (AP) The Buffalo Bills have signed longtime center Eric Wood to a two-year extension through the 2019 season.Wood was drafted by the Bills with their second selection, the 28th overall pick, in the first round...

AP Pro Football WriterAnother big show in Las Vegas: NFL details draft plansBy BARRY WILNERHere comes another big show to Las Vegas.The NFL on Tuesday detailed its draft plans for April 23-25 on the city's glittering Strip, complete with a red carpet stage on the lake in front of...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without defensive tackle Roy Miller for the rest of the season because of a torn right Achilles tendon. The Jaguars (2-4) made the announcement Tuesday, two days after Miller left the game against Oakland and did not return. A disruptive run-stopper whose 10...