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AP Pro Football WriterA look at iconic announcers in NFL historyBy JOSH DUBOWWhile fans of some sports all have their favorite local announcers, the NFL has been much more of a shared viewing experience.With all games being shown on national networks rather than solely on local channels, the most...

AP Sports WriterLA Rams fire veteran defensive coordinator Wade PhillipsBy GREG BEACHAMTHOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) Veteran defensive coordinator Wade Phillips has been fired by the Los Angeles Rams after three winning seasons.Phillips announced Monday on Twitter that the Rams are not renewing his contract. The 72-year-old says he...

AP Sports WriterQB McCarron eager for chance to prove himself in BuffaloBy JOHN WAWROWORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) Quarterback A.J. McCarron is eager for the opportunity to prove himself with the Buffalo Bills after spending the previous four seasons working in Andy Dalton's shadow.And it makes no difference...

AP Pro Football WriterBrady, Patriots don't get usual R&R heading into playoffsBy ARNIE STAPLETONTom Brady and the defending champion New England Patriots aren't getting their usual bye week to rest, relax and recharge.Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens earned the AFC's top seed for the first time since the...

The NFL is investigating why Tony Romo has not been on the Dallas Cowboys' injury report with a rib injury the quarterback claimed he has played with for nearly two months. Romo said after Thursday night's 41-28 win against the Chicago Bears that he was playing with a broken rib....

Seahawks acquire CB C.J. Smith from Browns for future pickRENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks have acquired cornerback C.J. Smith from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick in 2020.Smith is another young option in Seattle's secondary. He spent the 2016 season with the...

AP Sports WriterProtests muted week after NFL responds to Trump criticismBy JOHN MARSHALLGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) The San Francisco 49ers played on Thursday last week, before President Donald Trump lashed out at NFL players for not standing during the national anthem.So as teams across the league kneeled, sat and...

Eagles coach Doug Pederson back after bout with coronavirusPHILADELPHIA (AP) Eagles coach Doug Pederson has returned to the team after missing less than two weeks because of the coronavirus.Pederson said he stayed engaged with the team virtually and watched practices on video while quarantining at home.''I obviously didn't...

AP Sports WriterLions end worst year since 2012 in Patricia's 1st seasonBy LARRY LAGEALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions fired Jim Caldwell nearly a year ago to reach another level.So far at least, they have gone in the wrong direction.The Lions plummeted to 6-10 and last place...

AP Sports WriterBrowns speak with suspended RB Hunt after argument near barBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The Browns spoke to suspended running back Kareem Hunt after he was involved in an incident outside a downtown bar.The 23-year-old Hunt, who will serve an eight-game NFL ban this season for off-field...

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 WriterChiefs' Mahomes to start against Titans, barring setbacksBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Patrick Mahomes will start for the Kansas City Chiefs against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, just over two weeks after the quarterback's season was jeopardized by a dislocated kneecap.Mahomes never missed a practice...