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The Latest: Saints grab 14-3 lead over PanthersBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL playoffs on wild-card weekend (all times EST):5:45 p.m.Drew Brees' 9-yard pass to wide open tight end Josh Hill has given the New Orleans Saints a 14-3 lead in the second quarter of their NFC...

The Latest: Ginn's 80-yard TD gives Saints early 7-0 leadBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL playoffs on wild-card weekend (all times EST):5:15 p.m.Two plays after Graham Gano surprisingly missed a 25-yard field-goal attempt for only his second miss this season, the Saints used a big play to...

AP Sports WriterRams see bright future after turnaround season ends earlyBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Rams exceeded every expectation and stunned the NFL during their surge to an 11-win season and the NFC West title.That didn't make the Rams' opening-round playoff loss to Atlanta...

AP Sports WriterChiefs, Smith head into offseason with even more questionsBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) The final pass Alex Smith threw this season was an incompletion over the middle on fourth down, one that would have given the Kansas City Chiefs a chance to kick a winning...

The Latest: Jaguars beat Bills 10-3 to advance to 2nd roundBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL playoffs on wild-card weekend (all times EST):4:15 p.m.Jacksonville quarterback Blake Bortles had more rushing yards than passing, but it was enough to help them advance from the wild-card round with a...

AP Sports WriterJaguars beat Bills 10-3 in ugly, sometimes unwatchable gameBy MARK LONGJACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) Blake Bortles put together one decent drive all day, doing as much with his legs as his arm, and the defensive-minded Jacksonville Jaguars eked out an ugly and sometimes unwatchable 10-3 victory against...

AP Sports WriterAP source: Packers promoting Gutekunst to be next GMBy GENARO C. ARMASMILWAUKEE (AP) The Green Bay Packers are promoting director of player personnel Brian Gutekunst to be the team's next general manager, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.The person requested anonymity because...

Key lineman active in Panthers-Saints playoff clashNEW ORLEANS (AP) The New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers each are getting starting offensive linemen back for their early round playoff matchup.Saints left tackle Terron Armstead and Carolina guard Trai Turner each had been listed as questionable for Sunday's NFC wild-card...

The Latest: Jaguars lead Bills 10-3 after 3rd quarterBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL playoffs on wild-card weekend (all times EST):3:30 p.m.Jacksonville's longest drive in its postseason history has given it a 10-3 lead over Buffalo after three quarters in an AFC wild-card game.The Jaguars took the...

ESPN's Katie Nolan calls Trump 'stupid person' on VicelandNEW YORK (AP) Katie Nolan co-hosted on Twitter the ESPN pregame show for an NFL game on Saturday, three days after using an expletive and calling President Donald Trump a ''stupid person.''Nolan appeared on Viceland's ''Desus & Mero'' comedy show...

The Latest: Gruden getting close view at likely future rivalBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL playoffs on wild-card weekend (all times local):4:35 p.m. ETChiefs cornerback Marcus Peters hid out in the locker room during the national anthem before their playoff game against Tennessee, just as he has...

The Latest: Gruden getting close view at likely future rivalBy The Associated PressThe Latest on the NFL playoffs on wild-card weekend (all times local):4:30 p.m. ETJon Gruden may be getting an up-close look at his future rival.Gruden is providing the color analysis for ESPN's broadcast of the Chiefs-Titans playoff...