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Panthers hire assistants Smith, Milus (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

The Carolina Panthers have hired Richard Smith as linebackers coach and Ron Milus to work with the secondary. Smith had been defensive coordinator with the Houston Texans the past three seasons and held the same job with the Miami Dolphins in 2005. His hiring Tuesday fills the hole created when Ken Flajole resigned to become defensive coordinator of the St.