Kyle Shanahan becomes last candidate in 49ers coach search (Yahoo Sports)

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan speaks during a news conference while preparing for the NFC divisional playoff football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

The search for a new San Francisco 49ers coach has narrowed in on Atlanta offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan after the only other candidate remaining pulled out of consideration. Seattle offensive line coach Tom Cable’s agent, Doug Hendickson, tweeted Tuesday that Cable is ”re-affirming” his commitment to the Seahawks and thanked the 49ers for their interest.


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Cowboys delay talk of Romo's future, likely knowing answer (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' Tony Romo smiles on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. Those closest to Romo on the Cowboys arent ready to discuss the future of the Dallas quarterback, probably because they know the likely final answer. After 156 games, 34,183 yards passing and 248 touchdowns, Romos career in Dallas appears over after he lost the job he held for 10 years to rookie sensation Dak Prescott following a preseason back injury. The question is, whats next. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Those closest to Tony Romo on the Cowboys aren’t ready to discuss the future of the Dallas quarterback, probably because they know the likely final answer. After 156 games and franchise bests of 34,183 yards passing and 248 touchdowns, Romo’s career in Dallas appears to be over after he lost the job he held for 10 years to rookie sensation Dak Prescott following a preseason back injury. ”There’s several cards to be played,” owner and general manager Jerry Jones said on his radio show Tuesday.


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Broncos promote Joe Woods to defensive coordinator (Yahoo Sports)

Denver Broncos defensive backs coach Joe Woods, left, gestures while speaking to cornerback Kayvon Webster during the team's NFL football training camp session early Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Broncos coach Vance Joseph on Tuesday promoted secondary coach Joe Woods to defensive coordinator, replacing Wade Phillips, who left for the Rams. Woods, 46, was in charge of the Broncos’ stellar secondary that led the league in pass defense each of the last two seasons behind All-Pro cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Chris Harris Jr., hard-hitting safeties T.J. Ward and Darian Stewart and nickel back Bradley Roby.


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Anthony Lynn expects Chargers to win now, no matter the city (Yahoo Sports)

Los Angeles Chargers new head coach Anthony Lynn speaks to the media after being introduced at an NFL football news conference in Carson, Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Anthony Lynn stepped to the podium under a brilliant sun Tuesday and immediately made the same verbal slip that everybody in Southern California will be making for at least a little while. ”I am so proud to be the head coach of the San Dieg- uh, LA Chargers,” Lynn said. In truth, Lynn’s mailing address might be the least important detail of his new job.


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Steelers WR Antonio Brown apologizes for livestreaming video (Yahoo Sports)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown celebrates at the end of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Steelers won 18-16. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown has apologized for livestreaming video from the team’s locker room following its win over Kansas City. Brown posted a message late Tuesday on Facebook and Twitter saying that he let his ”emotions and general excitement get the best of” him. Brown’s 17-minute long livestream caught coach Mike Tomlin using a handful of profanities during his postgame speech, including a derogatory term for AFC championship game opponent New England.


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NFL conference championship picks: Packers-Falcons, Patriots-Steelers predictions

Will the Green Bay Packers overcome the Atlanta Falcons to earn their first Super Bowl berth in six years?One more game stands between the Packers and a second Super Bowl trip in the Aaron Rodgers era. Green Bay has won eight on the bounce, a ninth would send them to the promised land once again….

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