Mike McCoy takes Chargers coaching job

SAN DIEGO — Mike McCoy is the new head coach of the San Diego Chargers. The team has scheduled a 2 p.m. PST news conference Tuesday to introduce McCoy, who had been the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos. The 40-year-old McCoy replaces Norv Turner, …

Autopsy: Jovan Belcher was drunk when he shot girlfriend 9 times

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An autopsy shows that Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Jovan Belcher was legally drunk when he shot his girlfriend nine times and then killed himself. The Jackson County Medical Examiner released the results of autopsies performed on Belcher and his 22-year-old girlfriend, …

Monte Kiffin named Cowboys’ defensive coordinator

IRVING, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have hired former Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin as the replacement for Rob Ryan. The team announced the move on its website Friday, a day after the 72-year-old Kiffin was at team headquarters to interview with coach Jason …

Coach Mike Mularkey fired by Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars have fired coach Mike Mularkey after one season, the worst in franchise history. New general manager David Caldwell made the announcement Thursday, giving him a clean slate heading into 2013. Mularkey, who went 2-14 this season, looked like he …

Surgery reveals Robert Griffin III has damaged ACL

WASHINGTON — A person familiar with the situation says the surgery on Robert Griffin III’s knee revealed damage to the ACL. The Washington Redskins quarterback had surgery Wednesday morning to repair a torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee. The procedure also examined Griffin’s …

Robert Griffin III to have more tests on ACL

ASHBURN, Va. — Robert Griffin III will get more tests on his injured right knee after an MRI proved inconclusive because of a previous ACL tear. Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said Monday that the rookie quarterback will travel Tuesday to see orthopedist James Andrews …

Vikings simply no match for Packers

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Bears wanted just one more chance to make amends for blowing a 7-1 start. They wanted to put together a competent offensive performance and save their coach’s job. In the last two weeks, with collective blinders on, they didn’t ponder …

Andy Reid set to be Kansas City chief

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid arrived in Kansas City on Friday, and the Chiefs are close to making an official announcement that he will become their next coach. Reid and the Chiefs have reportedly agreed to a deal giving the longtime Eagles coach broad …

Chip Kelly set to interview with Browns

CLEVELAND — The courtship of Chip Kelly is underway. The Browns and at least two other NFL teams are expected to interview Oregon’s offensive-minded coach, who said following Thursday night’s Fiesta Bowl win over Kansas State that he hopes to have the process “wrapped up …

Andy Reid to become Chiefs’ coach — source

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Andy Reid was in deep negotiations with the Kansas City Chiefs to become their next coach, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. The two sides were working out the details and Reid had canceled plans …

This NFL season was one to remember

For all the down-to-the-wire finishes, record-setting performances and outstanding rookies, 2012 will not rank near the top of special years for the NFL. Not with the lockout of on-field officials that blew apart with a blown call and may have played a role in the …

CHEAT SHEET: Falcons leaving nothing to chance this time around

The Atlanta Falcons have enough trouble winning playoff games with a full head of steam. No wonder coach Mike Smith isn’t going to tempt fate by coasting into the postseason this year.

Smith’s Falcons are one of three playoff teams with nothing to play for …

Police: Josh Brent drove drunk on suspended license

Dallas Cowboys nose tackle Josh Brent was driving with a suspended license and had a blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit at the time of the car crash that killed friend, former Illinois teammate and Cowboys practice-squad linebacker Jerry Brown,
according to documents …

Seahawks’ Richard Sherman wins appeal of 4-game suspension for PEDs

RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has won his appeal of a four-game suspension for use of performance enhancing substances, making him eligible for the NFL playoffs. Sherman posted “I won,” on his Twitter account Thursday morning, followed by teammates tweeting their congratulations. …

Tim Tebow passed over again as Mark Sanchez gets finale start

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets’ wacky quarterback situation took yet another twist. Greg McElroy has a concussion — which he didn’t reveal until Thursday — and will be replaced by Mark Sanchez as the New York Jets’ starting quarterback in the season …