Jets pick Broncos’ Darren Mougey to fill GM vacancy
NFL, Sports
January 27, 2025
DENNIS WASZAK JR. AP The New York Jets’ lengthy searches are over, and they’re pairing a first-time general manager with a first-time head coach to try to turn things around. Denver Broncos assistant ...
Raiders negotiating a deal with Pete Carroll as new head coach
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
January 25, 2025
The Las Vegas Raiders are negotiating a deal to hire Pete Carroll to be their new head coach, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke on condition...
Mobile age: Title games filled with dual-threat QBs
NFL, Sports
January 25, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen loves retelling the story of how he screwed up on what may go down as the NFL’s signature highlight of the regular season. “The truth is, I was dead wrong on the a...
Bills may be better, but Chiefs are favored for a reason
NFL, Sports
January 24, 2025
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Chiefs are slight favorites to beat the Bills on Sunday and get a shot at winning an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl. But that doesn’t mean Kansas City is the better te...
NFL finalizes dates for NFL Draft in Pittsburgh
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
January 24, 2025
The 2026 NFL Draft will be held April 23-25. Dates have been finalized for the NFL Draft that will be held in Pittsburgh next year. The league announced Thursday that the draft will take place April 2...
Steelers-themed KFC locations launch in Mexico
NFL, Sports
By By MEGAN SWIFT Trib Total Media 
January 24, 2025
Two Kentucky Fried Chicken locations have transformed into a Steelers fan’s paradise, but they’re not in Pittsburgh — they’re in Mexico. KFC Mexico approached the team about creating Steelers- themed ...
NFL, Sports
January 24, 2025
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Jacksonville Jaguars might not be done pursuing Tampa Bay offensive coordinator Liam Coen. Jaguars owner Shad Khan fired general manager Trent Baalke on Wednesday, hours ...
AP Pro Picks: Sticking with preseason prediction
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
January 24, 2025
Familiar foes are facing off in the conference championship games in the NFL playoffs. Patrick Mahomes and the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs take on Josh Allen and the Buff...
Could Mahomes cause a flopping crackdown?
NFL, Sports
By By ARNIE STAPLETON AP Pro Football Writer 
January 22, 2025
NFL officials were heavily scrutinized for some of the flags they threw in the four divisional round games that saw the Chiefs, Bills, Eagles and Commanders advance to next weekend’s conference champi...
Allen advances, Jackson carries burden of playoff loss
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
January 21, 2025
Either Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen had to lose. Allen played a cleaner game, so he’s advancing with the Buffalo Bills to face Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game. T...
Turnovers, Andrews drop end another promising season for Ravens
NFL, Sports
January 21, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Lamar Jackson brought the Baltimore Ravens to the brink of a dramatic come-from-behind victory with the chance to secure their second straight berth in the AFC championship g...
Rams’ fumbles in the snow derailed upset bid
NFL, Sports
January 21, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyren Williams made a cut in the snow, then the Rams’ 1,200-yard rusher had the football pop loose on a clear — well, clear-ish — slick path snow-blown clean of a wintry mix. The b...
Commanders crash NFL’s final four
NFL, Sports
By By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer 
January 21, 2025
Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders have crashed an NFL final four full of heavyweights, joining the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles as the teams still vying for a S...
Turnovers, depleted defense contributed to Lions’ flop
NFL, Sports
January 21, 2025
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions had everything set up the way they wanted this time. After losing last season’s NFC championship game at San Francisco, they went 15-2 to earn the NFC’s top seed. They...
Steelers must get 2025 quarterback decision right
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER TribLive 
January 20, 2025
They can re-sign Russell Wilson or Justin Fields or take a chance on an intriguing group of free agent signall callers. It’s not hyperbole to suggest one of the biggest decisions in Pittsburgh Steeler...
NFL, Sports
January 20, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Saquon Barkley blew through a hole and ran untouched in the wintry mix, the Eagles’ 2,000-yard rusher smacking his helmet with his hand on his final snowy steps of a 78yard touchdo...
Josh Allen scores 2 TDs; Bills reach AFC title game
NFL, Sports
January 20, 2025
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen rushed for two touchdowns, Buffalo’s defense forced three turnovers and the Bills advanced to the AFC championship game with a 27-25 win over the Baltimore Ravens ...
Lions lifting the spirits of Detroit fans
NFL, Sports
January 18, 2025
FRENCHTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Rob “Lion Eyes” Gonzales stood on a swath of the turf from Pontiac Silverdome in his basement, sporting his signature shades with blue frames and leaping lions on sil...
On Football: Darnold should have plenty of options
NFL, Sports
By By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer 
January 18, 2025
Sam Darnold’s shaky finish shouldn’t ruin his impressive season or impact his future. Several NFL teams need a franchise quarterback and Darnold proved he can be that guy in Minnesota, becoming the fi...