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The Latest: Rams QB Wolford injures neck, taken to hospitalBy The Associated PressThe Latest on wild-card Saturday in the NFL playoffs (all times EST):6:;30 p.m.Rams quarterback John Wolford has been transported to a hospital via ambulance for observation after injuring his neck in the NFC wild card opener at...

AP Sports WriterLucky few Bills fans eager to cheer on team from standsBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) It was just like the pre-coronavirus pandemic days on Saturday morning for Scott Hammond and his son Landon when they were among the first to get to their seats before...

AP Sports WriterBrowns get back 3, not top corner Denzel Ward for SteelersBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns flew to Pittsburgh for the playoffs with some reinforcements - and missing some regulars.Top cornerback Denzel Ward stayed in Cleveland as he recovers from COVID-19, leaving a massive hole in...

AP Sports WriterLucky few Bills fans eager to cheer on team from standsBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) It was just like the pre-coronavirus pandemic days on Saturday morning for Scott Hammond and his son Landon when they were among the first to get to their seats before...

The Latest: Wilson atones for pick-6 with long TD to MetcalfBy The Associated PressThe Latest on wild-card Saturday in the NFL playoffs (all times EST):6 p.m.Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson threw a 51-yard touchdown pass to D.K. Metcalf to cut the Los Angles Rams' lead to 13-10 in the second...

AP Sports WriterSmith out, Heinicke starts for Washington vs. Tampa BayBy STEPHEN WHYNOLANDOVER, Md. (AP) Alex Smith is not in uniform for Washington's wild-card game against Tampa Bay, with Taylor Heinicke starting at quarterback on Saturday night against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.Smith was listed as questionable, and...

The Latest: Bears rule out Smith, Mooney for Saints gameBy The Associated PressThe Latest on wild-card Saturday in the NFL playoffs (all times EST)5;30 p.m.The Chicago Bears have ruled out leading tackler Roquan Smith and second-leading receiver Darnell Mooney for their wild card game against the New Orleans Saints...

AP Sports WriterNFL increasing inventory for ad sales during playoff gamesBy JOE REEDYLOS ANGELES (AP) The NFL is making additional advertising time available to its broadcast partners for the playoffs.The increased ad sales are good news during a challenging season for the league and broadcasters. Ratings were down...

Cowboys fire defensive coordinator Mike Nolan after 1 seasonFRISCO, Texas (AP) The Dallas Cowboys have fired defensive coordinator Mike Nolan after their defense allowed a franchise record in points and finished 31st in the NFL against the run in his only season, the team announced Friday.Coach Mike McCarthy...

AP Sports WriterBrowns finally practice, roster still unsettled for SteelersBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Kevin Stefanski is still stuck in his basement at home. At least the Browns are out and about.Well, most of them.After being unable to practice for two days due to COVID-19 testing and protocols, Cleveland...

Bears LB Smith, WR Mooney questionable for playoff vs SaintsThe Chicago Bears might have to get by without some important players in their wild-card game against the New Orleans Saints, after leading tackler Roquan Smith and rookie receiver Darnell Mooney missed practices all week because of injuries.Both were listed...

AP Sports WriterCam can; Versatile Steelers DB Sutton ready for playoff testBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Cam Sutton isn't picky. He can't afford to be. The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back has spent too much time during his four seasons in the league bouncing around from spot to spot.Nickelback. Dime...