Hurricanes shake up defensive coaching staff for 2021
AP Sports WriterHurricanes shake up defensive coaching staff for 2021By TIM REYNOLDSManny Diaz decided someone else needed to call Miami's defensive plays. He chose himself.The Hurricanes' head coach - and former defensive coordinator - will call the plays on...
Duke coach gives up play-calling duties, realigns staff
Duke coach gives up play-calling duties, realigns staffDURHAM, N.C. (AP) Duke head coach David Cutcliffe is giving up play-calling duties amid multiple changes in responsibilities for the Blue Devils coaching staff following a two-win season.Cutcliffe took over play-calling...
Tomlin: a lot of work ahead after Steelers’ playoff flameout
AP Sports WriterTomlin: a lot of work ahead after Steelers' playoff flameoutBy WILL GRAVESPITTSBURGH (AP) Mike Tomlin understands change is inevitable, though the longtime Pittsburgh Steelers head coach also knows his organization has avoided it more than most.Probably...
Chiefs’ Edwards-Helaire rejoins Hill, others at practice
AP Sports WriterChiefs' Edwards-Helaire rejoins Hill, others at practiceBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire practiced Wednesday for the first time since getting hurt against New Orleans in Week 15, raising hopes the first-round...
Jets complete 2nd interview with 49ers’ Saleh without deal
AP Pro Football WriterJets complete 2nd interview with 49ers' Saleh without dealBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The search for a new coach continues for the New York Jets after they completed an in-person interview with San Francisco...
Bears plan to keep Nagy, GM Pace for at least 1 more season
AP Sports WriterBears plan to keep Nagy, GM Pace for at least 1 more seasonBy ANDREW SELIGMANCHICAGO (AP) Chairman George McCaskey insisted the Chicago Bears have the right culture to become a winning franchise. So the team is...
Browns, Chiefs bear unmistakable thumbprint of their ex-GM
AP Sports WriterBrowns, Chiefs bear unmistakable thumbprint of their ex-GMBy DAVE SKRETTAKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) It doesn't take Andy Reid long when he pops on film of the Cleveland Browns for the head coach of the Kansas City...
Jets complete 2nd interview with 49ers’ Saleh without deal
AP Pro Football WriterJets complete 2nd interview with 49ers' Saleh without dealBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The search for a new coach continues for the New York Jets after they completed an in-person interview with San Francisco...
Broncos hire ex-Vikings exec Paton as Elway’s GM successor
AP Sports WriterBroncos hire ex-Vikings exec Paton as Elway's GM successorBy ARNIE STAPLETONENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) John Elway's hand-picked successor as Broncos general manager is Vikings executive George Paton.Elway announced the hiring Wednesday, a day after Paton visited the...
Buttoned-down Baker: Mayfield showing maturity for Browns
AP Sports WriterButtoned-down Baker: Mayfield showing maturity for BrownsBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Baker Mayfield answered every question with thoughtful responses, carefully choosing each word while knowing a wrong one could spark controversy.Cleveland's quarterback has matured: buttoned-down Baker.Days before...