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AP Sports WriterAP source: Browns hiring Vikings OC Stefanski as next coachBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns are hiring Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski as their new coach, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press.Stefanski agreed to accept the position Sunday, a day after...

AP Pro Football WriterBroncos fire offensive coordinator Rich ScangarelloBy ARNIE STAPLETONDENVER (AP) The Denver Broncos are looking for their fifth offensive coordinator in five seasons after Vic Fangio changed his mind about keeping his coaching staff intact and fired Rich Scangarello on Sunday.Scangarello, a disciple of San Francisco...

Texans-KC set NFL playoff record with 52 points in 1st halfKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Texans and Chiefs set a postseason record for combined points in the first half on Sunday when the Chiefs rallied from a 24-0 first-quarter deficit to take a 28-24 lead into the locker...

Texans-KC set NFL playoff record with 52 points in 1st halfKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Texans and Chiefs set a postseason record for combined points in the first half on Sunday when the Chiefs rallied from a 24-0 first-quarter deficit to take a 28-24 lead into the locker...

AP Pro Football Writer49ers use early season formula on playoff win vs. VikingsBy JOSH DUBOWSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The formula that fueled a perfect first half of the season for San Francisco was more than enough to carry the 49ers into the NFC championship game.The Niners ran for...

AP Sports WriterChiefs' Jones inactive for playoff game; Texans' Fuller OKBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The Kansas City Chiefs were without Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones for their divisional playoff game against the Houston Texans on Sunday after their sacks leader hurt his calf in practice...

AP Sports WriterBrowns remains coachless as 2-week search drags onBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The interviews are over. The wait continues. The Browns are still coachless.After meeting with eight candidates over the past two weeks, Cleveland still hasn't decided on a choice for its next coach. The uncertainty could...

Thielen active for Vikings for playoff game vs. 49ersSANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) Minnesota Vikings receiver Adam Thielen is active for the playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday despite being listed as questionable with an ankle injury.Thielen got hurt this week in practice but is healthy...

Lions hire special teams coordinator Brayden CoombsALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have hired special teams coordinator Brayden Coombs.The team made the announcement Saturday, a week after firing special teams coordinator John Bonamego and five other members of Matt Patricia's staff.Coombs was the assistant special teams coach...

AP Sports WriterBrowns still coachless, team starts contacting potential GMsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The interviews are over. The wait continues. The Browns are still coachless.After meeting with eight candidates over the past two weeks, Cleveland still hasn't decided on a choice for its next coach. The uncertainty could...

Former Alabama coach Tosh Lupoi joins Atlanta Falcons staffFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Former Alabama defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi is joining the Atlanta Falcons' staff.The team announced Saturday that Lupoi will serve as defensive line and run game coordinator, focusing on defensive ends.This past season, Lupoi was defensive line...

AP Sports WriterBrowns remains coachless as 2-week search drags onBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The interviews are over. The wait continues. The Browns are still coachless.After meeting with eight candidates the past two weeks, Cleveland still hasn't decided on a choice for its next coach. The uncertainty could carry...