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Chiefs introduce Andy Reid as new head coach
The first call that Andy Reid received came from Chiefs chairman Clark Hunt. Reid had just been dismissed after coaching the Eagles for 14 seasons, ...
Bills' Marrone feels he's 'best person for job'
It's been such a whirlwind of a week for Doug Marrone — from a bowl game at Yankee Stadium to NFL interviews in Arizona — that it was difficult for ...
Bills hire Marrone, 5 NFL coaching spots vacant
Two down, five to go. Doug Marrone became the second coach scooped up by an NFL team Monday, hired by the Buffalo Bills. The move leaves five teams ...
NHL's next step is winning back hardened fans
Flyers owner Ed Snider had a simple message on the day the NHL lockout ended: Welcome back. Welcome back, NHL. Welcome back, NHL fans. Lost in the ...
Game on, but when will the NHL drop the puck?
Now that a tentative deal is done, one big question remains: When is the puck finally going to drop on the long-delayed hockey season? Few answers ...
Browns moving on from Oregon's Kelly
Chip Kelly wouldn't jump. So the Browns bailed. Oregon's visor-wearing coach isn't coming to Cleveland — or the NFL. A person familiar with ...
Column: Wilson stands tall as only rookie QB left
This was always going to be one of those once in a decade quarterback classes, even before Russell Wilson announced his arrival from what is arguably ...
Drop the puck: NHL, players settle labor dispute
They walked into a Manhattan hotel, knowing they were running out of time to save their season. After 16 hours of tense talks, the NHL and its players ...
AP Sources: Syracuse's Marrone to take over Bills
Doug Marrone is set to try to turn around an NFL team after improving a college program down the road. Marrone reached an agreement to become the ...
Panthers announce Rivera will be back next season
Ron Rivera will return as coach of the Carolina Panthers next season following his team's strong finish. Panthers spokesman Charlie Dayton said Rivera ...
Chiefs' Reid already at work assembling staff
The Kansas City Chiefs were in shambles after the worst season in franchise history, and chairman Clark Hunt promised their devoted followers that ...
Fresh Start: Reid and Chiefs agree to 5-year deal
Andy Reid didn't have to wait long to find a fresh start. The longtime coach of the Eagles landed in Kansas City on Friday, signing a contract with ...
Bills interview 3 candidates, including Chip Kelly
The Buffalo Bills coaching search went into overdrive Friday, when team officials interviewed three candidates, including Oregon's Chip Kelly, one of ...
Andy Reid agrees to 5-year deal to lead Chiefs
Andy Reid pulled up to Arrowhead Stadium in a black SUV on Friday, stepped out of it wearing a dark suit and red tie, and walked briskly toward the ...
Chiefs, GM Pioli part ways after 4 seasons in KC
Scott Pioli is out as general manager of the Kansas City Chiefs, who have been negotiating the past two days with Andy Reid to become their next coach
Wayne hoping Colts can make his dream come true
Reggie Wayne has an emphatic message for his teammates. He's got bigger plans for this year's Indianapolis Colts. Less than 12 months after taking ...
Saban, Kelly lead Bama and ND out of darkness
There were some dark days at Notre Dame and Alabama, dark years really, during which two of college football's proudest programs flailed and foundered
Rodgers and Flacco the wild-card rarities
Aaron Rodgers has won a Super Bowl and an MVP award. Joe Flacco has been to the playoffs in all five of his pro seasons. They will be the rarities ...
Source: Bills to interview Oregon's Chip Kelly
Oregon coach Chip Kelly won't have much time to rest after the Fiesta Bowl. On Friday, Kelly has an interview scheduled with the Buffalo Bills for ...
AP Source: Chiefs interviewing Reid for coach job
The Kansas City Chiefs were courting former Eagles coach Andy Reid on Wednesday as they searched for a replacement for Romeo Crennel, who was fired ...
Puerto Rico sees hints of baseball revival
On an island where the name of Roberto Clemente is emblazoned on stadiums, streets and schools, baseball is making a rally. In the past year, Major ...
Cardinals interview Horton, plan to meet with Reid
The Arizona Cardinals officially have begun their coaching search with a formal interview of defensive coordinator Ray Horton. The interview, ...