PHOENIX (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired Arizona Cardinals front-office executive Jason Licht as general manager. The person asked to remain anonymous because no official announcement had been made. Licht has been with the Cardinals for the past two seasons, the last one as vice president of player personnel. He was...

Dr. Jesse McGuire played the National Anthem at Bank of America Stadium Sunday.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Colin Kaepernick threw one touchdown pass and ran for another score as the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Carolina Panthers 23-10 on Sunday to advance to the NFC championship game for the third straight season. Kaepernick completed 15 of 28 passes for 196 yards, avenging his worst statistical performance of the season two months ago against...

Charlotte will be decked out for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

In the midst of playoff preps, Morrison sat down with WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty to talk about his expectations this Sunday.

Charlotte will be decked out for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

In the midst of playoff preps, Morrison sat down with WCCB News @ Ten anchor Morgan Fogarty to talk about his expectations this Sunday.

A better team, and now a better stadium. On Tuesday, the Carolina Panthers revealed the design plan for a $147 million renovation.

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Redskins have acquired another one of Robert Griffin III’s former Baylor teammates. The Redskins announced Tuesday that they have signed receiver David Gettis to a reserve-future contract. Griffin and Gettis played together for two seasons at Baylor. Gettis was drafted in the sixth round by the Carolina Panthers in 2010 but has played little...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Jim Caldwell will interview for the Washington Redskins coaching job on Sunday. John Wooten of the Fritz Pollard Alliance said Saturday that Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Caldwell is scheduled to meet with Redskins general manager Bruce Allen. The Fritz Pollard Alliance helps promote the hiring of minority coaches in the NFL. Caldwell will become the fourth known...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Perry Fewell’s interview for the Washington Redskins coaching job has been set for Monday. John Wooten of the Fritz Pollard Alliance said Sunday that the New York Giants defensive coordinator will meet with Washington general manager Bruce Allen at Redskins Park. Wooten monitors coaching searches as part of his group’s efforts to encourage the hiring of minorities...

If you're still trying to get tickets to the Panthers' first playoff game in six years, get ready to shell out some serious bucks. The 7,000 tickets that were available sold out in just three minutes.

ATLANTA (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are without Steve Smith, the team’s second-leading receiver, and running back Jonathan Stewart as they attempt to clinch the NFC South title against Atlanta. Smith sprained his left knee during Carolina’s 17-13 win over New Orleans last week. Panthers coach Ron Rivera said Friday he expects Smith to be ready for the playoffs. Wide...

ATLANTA (AP) — Cam Newton threw two touchdown passes, Greg Hardy had a team- record four sacks and the Carolina Panthers clinched the NFC South title by beating the Atlanta Falcons 21-20 on Sunday. The Panthers (12-4) clinched a first-round bye and home-field advantage for at least one game as the No. 2 seed in the NFC. Carolina could move...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Domenik Hixon with 23 seconds left to lift the Carolina Panthers to a 17-13 win over the New Orleans Saints and clinch the team’s first playoff berth since 2008. Carolina (11-4) can wrap up the NFC South and a first-round bye in the playoffs with a win next...

Tom Brady and Peyton Manning clinched division titles, Cam Newton reached the postseason for the first time and the NFL headed to a final-game thriller to decide the last spot in a scrambled playoff race. Next Sunday night, the Dallas Cowboys will host the Philadelphia Eagles in an all-or-nothing showdown to end the regular season — the winner takes the...

Panthers defensive end Charles Johnson will start Sunday against the New York Jets.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes might have provided the Carolina Panthers with some bulletin board material. Holmes was answering a question Thursday about the Panthers’ impressive defense, ranked No. 2 in the NFL, when he mentioned the defensive backs. “Not to call these guys out,” Holmes couched it, “but their secondary is probably...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Cam Newton threw for 263 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another score, and the Carolina Panthers defeated Tampa Bay 27-6 Sunday for a franchise-record eighth straight regular-season victory. Newton threw touchdown passes to Brandon LaFell and Ted Ginn Jr. and “Superman” leaped over the pile for another score as the Panthers (9-3) outgained the...

Tampa Bay coach Greg Schiano has been impressed with Mike Glennon's poise since he replaced Josh Freeman as the team's starting quarterback.

The good times just keep on rolling for the Carolina Panthers!

As Steve Smith continues to vault past Hall of Fame players in the NFL record book, the Panthers' fiery 34-year-old wide receiver says he has no plans to slow down soon.

The lawyer conducting the NFL’s investigation into possible bullying on the Miami Dolphins says he has finished his initial round of interviews with the team. A statement released by Ted Wells’ law firm on Saturday says the inquiry included “time with every player and coach, as well as key staff members and management.” The statement adds: “Our work will continue...

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Cam Newton converted a fourth-and-10 situation at his own 20 with a completion to keep alive the Carolina Panthers’ final possession, and they went on to score a touchdown with 43 seconds left and beat the Miami Dolphins 20-16 Sunday. Newton hit Greg Olsen with a 1-yard pass for the winning score to cap a...

Cam Newton threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Ted Ginn Jr. with 59 seconds left and the Carolina Panthers held off the New England Patriots 24-20.