The Houston Texans announced that they officially finished interviewing former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton.
Both sides met Monday afternoon, relayed by ESPN’s Adam Schefter — the first stop in the highly coveted coach’s tour of interviews as he eyes a return to coaching after a year-long hiatus.
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The Texans cut ties with their HC, Lovie Smith, after one season of coaching. Smith went 3-13-1 in his sole year.
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The former Saints coach has been linked to multiple openings this offseason.
Sean Payton remains one of the most sought-after names for NFL coaching jobs this offseason. On the same day that he confirmed receiving interest in three different teams—the Broncos, Texans and Panthers—reports emerged Monday night that he’s already taken one of his interviews.
Payton has completed his interview with Houston, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. ESPN’s Adam Schefter also reported the news of Payton meeting with the team.
The wild-card round of the NFL playoffs comes to a close Monday with the Cowboys facing the Bucs.
On Friday, the Associated Press released its NFL All-Pro Teams, and the Las Vegas Raiders had three representatives, all on the first team.
Former MLB infielder Travis Shaw took to Twitter on Monday to announce his retirement from playing.
Ed Reed issued an apology late Sunday night after drawing for his criticism of Bethune-Cookman.
Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala joined the broadcast of Howard-Morehouse to discuss what Martin Luther King Day means to him.
Former three-time All-Star outfielder Frank Thomas died on Monday at age 93, the New York Mets announced.