Parcells, Shields reach HOF semifinals in first year of eligibility

Long-time coach Bill Parcells and former Chiefs offensive lineman Will Shields have advanced to the semifinal round of Hall of Fame voting.  The Selection Committee has whittled the initial list of modern-era candidates from 105 down to 26. The other 24 are, via NFL.com:  safety Steve Atwater, running back Jerome Bettis, receiver Tim Brown, receiver…