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BALTIMORE — Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians has been hospitalized Sunday with an undisclosed illness.

The team said he is doing well in a local hospital, and that Arians would not attend the AFC wild-card game between the Colts and Baltimore Ravens.

Quarterbacks coach Clyde Christensen called the plays in Arians' absence.

Arians, formerly an offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, served as interim coach for 12 games this season, going 9-3, when head coach Chuck Pagano was undergoing chemotherapy treatment for leukemia.

Chip Kelly is staying at Oregon.A person with knowledge of the decision confirmed Sunday night that Kelly is passing up a chance to coach in the NFL to remain with the Ducks. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Oregon and Kelly haven't formally announced the decision.

CHICAGO — A person familiar with the situation says the Chicago Bears are meeting with Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy in Denver to discuss their coaching vacancy.The Philadelphia Eagles also took their coaching search to Denver on Sunday to meet with McCoy.

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Love has re-fractured his right hand.The team said an MRI on Saturday revealed that Love re-fractured his third metacarpal in the hand and that he will be examined by a hand specialist in New York.Love is averaged 18.3 points and 14.0 rebounds, both team highs, in 18 games.

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