Colts’ early end serves as motivation for better run in 2021
AP Sports WriterColts' early end serves as motivation for better run in 2021By MICHAEL MAROTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich figured he'd spend Monday preparing for another game. So did his players.Instead, they started pondering their futures.After...
Washington goes from ‘Why not us?’ to ‘Who’s the QB?’
AP Sports WriterWashington goes from 'Why not us?' to 'Who's the QB?'By STEPHEN WHYNORon Rivera and Washington embraced a ''Why not us?'' mentality in exceeding expectations to win the NFC East.After losing a close playoff game to Tom Brady...
Doug Pederson out as Eagles coach
AP Pro Football WriterDoug Pederson out as Eagles coachBy ROB MAADDIPHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles have fired coach Doug Pederson, less than three years after he led them to the franchise's only Super Bowl title.Pederson was 42-37-1 in...
Bucs excited to have third crack at division rival Saints
AP Sports WriterBucs excited to have third crack at division rival SaintsBy FRED GOODALLTAMPA, Fla. (AP) No one does ''win and advance'' better than Tom Brady.The Tampa Bay Buccaneers weren't at their best in their first playoff victory...
Jets interview Titans OC Smith, Saints DBs coach Glenn
AP Pro Football WriterJets interview Titans OC Smith, Saints DBs coach GlennBy DENNIS WASZAK Jr.NEW YORK (AP) The New York Jets interviewed Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and New Orleans Saints defensive backs coach Aaron Glenn on...
LA Rams show progress, promise in gritty road playoff win
AP Sports WriterLA Rams show progress, promise in gritty road playoff winBy GREG BEACHAMLOS ANGELES (AP) For a team that doesn't know who its starting quarterback will be this weekend when it faces the NFC's top-seeded club in...
Jackson, Ravens ready to build on noteworthy playoff victory
AP Sports WriterJackson, Ravens ready to build on noteworthy playoff victoryBy DAVID GINSBURGLamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens put on another display of resilience in Tennessee, opening the playoffs by coming from behind to beat the Titans.Jackson used his...
Off sofa, Browns’ Stefanski to return after playoff absence
AP Sports WriterOff sofa, Browns' Stefanski to return after playoff absenceBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) Nervously sitting in front of a TV while secluded in his basement at home, coach Kevin Stefanski watched his Browns' shocking playoff win -...
Carroll wants Seahawks to recommit to identity moving ahead
AP Sports WriterCarroll wants Seahawks to recommit to identity moving aheadBy TIM BOOTHSEATTLE (AP) Pete Carroll will always believe in the style of play that has made the Seattle Seahawks one of the top franchises over the past...
Wizards’ Westbrook likely out a week
In blow to Wizards, Westbrook out a week with injured legWASHINGTON (AP) Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook is expected to sit out a week with an injured left leg, the latest blow to a team that entered...