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Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The Kansas City Chiefs have hired longtime Bears personnel man Chris Ballard to be their director of player personnel.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray, who left school after his junior season only to go undrafted, is among 13 rookie free agents who have agreed to terms with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Tennessee Titans have continued the Southeastern Conference flavor of their NFL draft by taking Missouri outside linebacker Zaviar Gooden with the final pick of the third round.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Sylvester Williams didn't have it easy growing up, being raised in a single-parent household. He had one brother, three sisters.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Denver Broncos selected defensive tackle Sylvester Williams in the first round of the NFL draft Thursday.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The New York Jets have selected Missouri defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson with the 13th overall pick in the NFL draft.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The St. Louis Rams got help for quarterback Sam Bradford, trading up eight spots with Buffalo and taking West Virginia wide receiver Tavon Austin with the eighth overall selection in the NFL draft.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Kansas City Chiefs have taken offensive tackle Eric Fisher of Central Michigan to begin the NFL draft Thursday night.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Chiefs coach Andy Reid will make his return to Philadelphia when Kansas City visits the Eagles for a Thursday night game in mid-September.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Coming off a six-win improvement last season, the St. Louis Rams will play their first Monday night game since 2006 with a Week 8 matchup at home against the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 28.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to acquire quarterback Alex Smith from the San Francisco 49ers.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The Kansas City Chiefs have the first overall pick in the NFL draft for the first time in franchise history.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The overhaul of the Kansas City Chiefs is nearly complete.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Romeo, Romeo, where for art thou Romeo?

Monday, December 31, 2012  Russell Wilson tied Peyton Manning's record for most touchdown passes by a rookie with 26, and his 1-yard TD run with 1:39 left gave Seattle a 20-13 win over the St. Louis Rams on Sunday.