ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons have hired Kevin Stefanski to be their head coach. Stefanski, a two-time Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year with the Cleveland Browns, replaces Raheem Morris and will report to Falcons President Matt Ryan. “We’re thrilled to land a lead-by-example leader in Kevin Stefanski who brings a clear vision for his staff, our team and a closely aligned … [Read more...] about Kevin Stefanski hired as Falcons coach after being let go by Browns
Seahawks dominate 49ers, advance to NFC title game with 41-6 win
SEATTLE — Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor and Doug Baldwin hyped up the famed “12th Man” crowd in Seattle, providing a throwback to the Seahawks’ fearsome “Legion of Boom” teams from the 2010s. Then, in their first playoff game in front of home fans in nearly a decade, the Seahawks found a new level of dominance. Rashid Shaheed returned the returned the opening kickoff for a … [Read more...] about Seahawks dominate 49ers, advance to NFC title game with 41-6 win
Australian Open: Zverev overcomes sluggish start to win first-round match
MELBOURNE, Australia — Third-seeded Alexander Zverev shrugged off a sluggish start to power through his first-round match against rising star Gabriel Diallo as the Australian Open got underway on Sunday. Zverev, the runner-up at Melbourne Park last year, slumped in the first set against the 24-year-old Canadian before rallying on the back of his strong serve to win 6-7 (7), … [Read more...] about Australian Open: Zverev overcomes sluggish start to win first-round match
Infant in critical condition as Baltimore County handles pair of two-alarm fires
Firefighters with the Baltimore County Fire Department were busy working to contain two separate two-alarm fires in Dundalk and Essex on Friday evening, one of which sent an infant to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. According to Deputy Chief Robert Kemp, BCFD received a call around 7 p.m. for a dwelling fire with someone reportedly being trapped in a burning row … [Read more...] about Infant in critical condition as Baltimore County handles pair of two-alarm fires
Keon Scott helps Meade boys basketball hand South River first county loss
Some basketball players, skilled as they might be, dissolve against a wave of pressure. Keon Scott is not such a player. Though the Meade junior plays well on a regular day, he finds a way to ascend to another level every time the spotlight burns brighter. Why would the South River game, the showdown between two titans with perfect county records, be any different? “I love … [Read more...] about Keon Scott helps Meade boys basketball hand South River first county loss