Who might fill the NFL coaching openings
When NFL coaching jobs open, the names Jon Gruden, Bill Cowher and Tony Dungy immediately surface as potential candidates. Much more likely than any ...

Chiefs fire Crennel, restructure organization
The Kansas City Chiefs are doing more than looking for a new coach after firing Romeo Crennel on Monday. They're changing the entire structure of the ...

Ryan stays as Jets coach, GM Tannenbaum fired
Mike Tannenbaum pulled out a letter as he stood in front of the New York Jets players for one last time. It was a farewell address to the group of men ...

Jaguars fire GM Gene Smith after 4 seasons
After four years of futility, the Jacksonville Jaguars are heading in a different direction. Coach Mike Mularkey might not be around for the move.

Redskins win NFC East, Broncos get top seed in AFC
RG3 and the Washington Redskins are heading to the playoffs as NFC East champions. By winning their seventh straight game, the Redskins rolled to ...

Pagano returns as Indianapolis beats Texans 28-16
Chuck Pagano put on his dancing shoes and savored every moment of Sunday's postgame celebration. He took his customary linebacker stance on the ...

AP falls short of Dickerson; Wilson ties Manning
Adrian Peterson nearly ran into the NFL record book, falling 9 yards short of breaking Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing mark. Peterson had 199 ...

Broncos take top spot with 38-3 win over Chiefs
Peyton Manning figured one one-handed catch deserved another. So, up the ladder he went — throwing the ball high in the back of the end zone to ...

Brady's 2 TD passes lead Pats over Dolphins 28-0
The Patriots are rolling again, right into a playoff bye. Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes, the defense had a season-high seven sacks and New ...

Pagano makes grand entrance in return to sideline
Colts coach Chuck Pagano received a warm welcome in his return to the sideline Sunday, then watched his team score on its first drive. With drums ...

Ryan wants to be Jets coach for 'next 15 years'
Rex Ryan has no plans to go anywhere. Doesn't want to, he said. The feisty New York Jets coach opened his news conference Friday by denouncing a ...

Column: Set your DVR for Pro Bowl. Now. Seriously
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell warned players a while back that he was prepared to drop the Pro Bowl if they didn't pick up the level of play.

LeBeau intends on returning to Steelers in 2013
Armed with a promise from his beloved defensive coordinator that he wouldn't retire without first informing his players, Ryan Clark threatened to ...

McElroy has concussion, Sanchez to start for Jets
Rex Ryan stepped to the podium, looked out at the cameras and opened his news conference with a warning. "You're not going to believe this one," the ...

Peyton Manning, Peterson make Pro Bowl
Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson want to cap their sensational comebacks with Super Bowl appearances. For now, they can be proud of Pro Bowl spots.
Denver rolls, keeps top spot in AP Pro32 rankings
Peyton Manning and his Broncos are closing in on the playoffs as the top team in the AP Pro32 NFL power rankings. Denver strengthened its grip on the ...
Broncos to finish season in style
The difference Peyton Manning has made in Denver actually is measurable. Try from 8-8, which the Broncos were a year ago in winning the AFC West, to ...

Manning, Peterson, Pagano: 2012 a year to remember
From Peyton Manning overcoming four neck surgeries to Adrian Peterson's rebound from a shredded knee to Chuck Pagano's fight with leukemia, this has ...

Ryan says Tebow would have done wildcat if asked
Tim Tebow would have done whatever Rex Ryan asked — if the New York Jets coach had asked him. Ryan acknowledged Monday that Tebow wasn't happy when ...

Pagano back to coach Colts after cancer treatment
Chuck Pagano stepped to the podium Monday, hugged his team owner, thanked his family for its support and wiped a tear from his eye. He might, finally, ...
AP source: Dolphins' Smith has knee bruise
A person familiar with the diagnosis says Miami Dolphins cornerback Sean Smith escaped serious injury when he hurt his left knee in the team's victory ...

AP photographers captured the year in sports
From London to Los Angeles, Miami to Medinah and just about everywhere else imaginable, Associated Press photographers captured countless images from ...

Colts, Bengals make playoffs with wins
One year after putting together the NFL's worst record, the Indianapolis Colts are headed to the playoffs. Joining them on Sunday were the Cincinnati ...

Rodgers, Packers rout Titans 55-7
The Green Bay Packers sure look ready for the playoffs. Aaron Rodgers threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, Ryan Grant scored twice and the ...

Vikings deny Texans home-field playoff advantage
Adrian Peterson doesn't need to set records to keep the Minnesota Vikings in the playoff race. Peterson rushed for 86 yards, falling far short of the ...