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Burke grad Oliver Young cut by Panthers Video included

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Former S.C. State tells Live 5 Sports he still wants to play pro football More>>

No middle ground for Panthers in odd preseason

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1 more preseason game for Carolina More>>

Tebow powers in for TD on final play of pro debut

The clock hit zero. The middle of the field opened up. Tim Tebow took off. Everyone knew he wouldn't be stopped short of the end zone. More>>

Percy Harvin returns to practice with Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings welcomed Percy Harvin back to practice, as their versatile wide receiver began to get himself back in football shape. More>>

Injuries put Bills' rookie RB Spiller in spotlight

So much for the Buffalo Bills' plan to ease rookie C.J. Spiller into their running back rotation. More>>

Panthers WR Smith activated, catches passes

Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith has been activated off the physically unable to perform list and has caught live passes for the first time since breaking his left arm. More>>

Colts' miscues help 49ers rally for 37-17 win

Colts quarterback Peyton Manning made things look easy Sunday. Sixteen plays, 10 points, take a breather. More>>

Roethlisberger doesn't get off Steelers bench

Ben Roethlisberger couldn't have had a much quieter return to Heinz Field. More>>

Tebow sees flashbulbs in pro debut

Fans booed. Flashes went off. Tim Tebow had arrived in the NFL. More>>

Rod Wilson signs with Jaguars

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Cross grad played Buccaneers in 2009 More>>

Reliable Witten continues doing it all for Cowboys

Jason Witten lined up at tight end with the rest of the starters for the Dallas Cowboys, occasionally sliding into the backfield as an H-back. More>>

Former Bills LB Aaron Schobel retiring

Former Buffalo Bills linebacker Aaron Schobel is retiring, saying he lost his hunger for playing last year. More>>

Saints looking for another running back

The competition for New Orleans' third running back spot could get more intense in the next few days. More>>

Browns rookie QB Colt McCoy not practicing

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Colt McCoy is not practicing because of a minor thumb injury sustained in his NFL exhibition debut. More>>

Fisher says rookie RB could be out 8-12 weeks

Rookie Stafon Johnson has a game ball from his NFL debut. He also has had his dislocated right ankle repaired, and Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher isn't ready to call the running back's season over just yet. More>>

Camp of 'unfamiliarity' for Redskins special teams

The unfamiliar face at Washington Redskins training camp Sunday was James Dearth, a veteran long snapper happy to put on a uniform again after an offseason looking for work. He was signed after the young snapper already in... More>>

Panthers WR Jarrett slimmer, fitter, more focused

Dwayne Jarrett laughed Sunday when told he's the same age as Carolina rookie teammate Brandon LaFell, fully aware of the implications. More>>

Atlanta's Turner looks to return to '08 form

Michael Turner feels as good as he did a couple of years ago. More>>

Nesbit suing the NFL

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Former Summerville star filed a suit regarding his suspension for a failed drug test in 2008 More>>

Fort D grad Carlos Dunlap signs with Bengals

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North Charleston native agrees to four-year deal on Wednesday. More>>

Dez Bryant agrees on terms of deal with Cowboys

With all the stories about Dez Bryant being a character risk, and then with him picking the same agent his buddy and fellow receiver Michael Crabtree had during a holdout that lasted nearly until Halloween last season, plus... More>>

Broncos, Dumervil reach agreement on extension

Denver Broncos fans can relax. Not so opposing quarterbacks: NFL sacksleader Elvis Dumervil has at long last agreed to a long-term extension. More>>

Childress doesn't know if Favre will play

Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress recently paid a visit to Brett Favre at his Mississippi home. More>>

Former Browns center Bentley sues team over staph

Former Cleveland Browns center LeCharles Bentley sued the team on Thursday over a career-ending staph infection he says he contracted at the team's training facility. More>>

Chiefs sign TE Moeaki

The Kansas City Chiefs have signed tight end Tony Moeaki, one of the team's two third-round draft picks. More>>

Cowboys camp begins hopeful title road home

For the Dallas Cowboys, the road home could lead to the next Super Bowl. More>>

Bears sign RB Unga

The Chicago Bears have signed running back Harvey Unga to a four-year contract. More>>

Cowboys sign 2 draft picks, Bryant among unsigned

The Dallas Cowboys have signed offensive tackle Sam Young and defensive end Sean Lissemore to four-year contracts. More>>

Ex-Raider Russell pleads not guilty in Ala. case

Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell pleaded not guilty to a charge of illegal drug possession Tuesday in Alabama. More>>

Titans, Chris Johnson agree to revised deal

Chris Johnson's agent says the running back and the Tennessee Titans have agreed on a revised deal that will ensure he reports with the rest of the team for training camp. More>>

Mughelli running annual free football clinic Video included

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Porter-Gaud grad believes 2010 NFL season will be much better for Falcons More>>

Haynesworth says he'll attend 'Skins training camp

Albert Haynesworth says he will be there when the Washington Redskins open training camp next month, despite an ongoing rift with management that has teammates calling him selfish. More>>

Lawrence Taylor indicted on NY rape charges

Pro football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor was indicted Wednesday by a suburban New York grand jury on charges of third-degree rape and patronizing a prostitute. More>>

Rams sign veteran safety Atogwe to multi-year deal

Oshiomogho Atogwe wasn't on the market for long. More>>

Giants sign guard Petrus, punter Dodge

The New York Giants have agreed to terms with guard Mitch Petrus and punter Matt Dodge. More>>

Carroll says RB Washington primed for camp

Leon Washington's road back from a broken leg has come quicker than many expected. More>>

Titans try to expand offensive options beyond CJ

Justin Gage and Nate Washington feel they are earning Titans offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger's trust. How do they know? Well, he's opening up his playbook a bit wider this offseason. More>>

Redskins Rinehart convicted of public intoxication

An Iowa judge has found Washington Redskins guard Chad Rinehart guilty of public intoxication after a January encounter with University of Northern Iowa police. More>>

Panthers WR Smith breaks arm playing flag football

Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith will miss the start of training camp with a broken left forearm suffered while playing football. More>>

Ex NFL player Dillon pleads not guilty to DUI

Former NFL running back Corey Dillon has pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor DUI charges stemming from his April arrest in Southern California. More>>

CB Williams back with Pack for mandatory minicamp

After waiting until the last minute to agree to his restricted free agent tender offer last week, Tramon Williams was back in Green Bay for a mandatory minicamp Monday. More>>

Saints T Brown signs tender, shipped to Redskins

The New Orleans Saints traded two-time Pro Bowl tackle Jammal Brown to the Washington Redskins on Saturday in a complex deal involving draft picks. More>>

DL Seymour signs $12.4M franchise tag with Raiders

Defensive lineman Richard Seymour signed his $12.4 million exclusive franchise tag tender with the Oakland Raiders on Saturday. More>>

NFLPA employees to be interviewed in federal probe

By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer The NFL Players Association has been advised that federal authorities are preparing to interview employees in an investigation into whether former union leaders attempted to... More>>

49ers' Smith making progress

Quarterback Alex Smith raised his arms Friday morning after connecting with Michael Crabtree down the field after the wide receiver got behind defenders. More>>

Terrell Owens, cousin, named in $12,000 Ala. suit

An Alabama business has filed a lawsuit against NFL receiver Terrell Owens and his cousin, claiming the two didn't pay expenses from a lease termination agreement for their martini bar. More>>

Grand jury decides against reopening McNair case

A grand jury says there should not be a new investigation into the murder-suicide of ex-NFL player Steve McNair and his girlfriend. More>>

49er McDonald arrested on suspicion of DUI

A veteran San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman says he regrets his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. More>>

Canadian university suspends team over steroids

The University of Waterloo suspended its football team for a year Monday because of a steroids scandal called the "most significant doping issue" in the history of Canadian university sports. More>>

Police: Vince Young cited for assault in Dallas

Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young received a misdemeanor assault citation after getting into a fight at a Dallas strip club and leaving before authorities arrived early Sunday, police said. More>>

Minicamp, graduation keep Gerhart busy

Those long late-night flights to and from California have been called "red-eyes" for years and now Toby Gerhart knows exactly why. More>>

McNabb: Young Eagles must learn to deal with boos

Donovan McNabb has a reminder for some of the young Philadelphia Eagles: He's no longer going to be there to absorb the boos. More>>

Broncos coach says Orton gets first shot at QB job

The endorsement of Kyle Orton as his starting quarterback maybe wasn't as emphatic this time around. More>>

Cowboys hold minicamp at site of next Super Bowl

Fans lined the sideline, cheering when Tony Romo's arrival on the field was shown on the giant video screen overhead. The same when receiver Miles Austin appeared with a wide smile. They responded ecstatically when... More>>

Seahawks LB Hill closer to Seattle-area trial

Seattle Seahawks starting linebacker Leroy Hill is closer to a trial on a domestic violence charge. More>>

Peterson's absence from minicamp irks Childress

Adrian Peterson Day took priority over Minnesota Vikings minicamp. More>>

Chief: Prosecuting Packers player a 'problem'

A Green Bay Packers player and two women who accused him of sexually assaulting them made such contradictory statements about what happened that it would be difficult to prosecute the case, the police chief overseeing the... More>>

Saints' Vaughn and Arnoux feel like rookies again

After playing four years together in college, close friends Chip Vaughn and Stanley Arnoux had the good fortune to be drafted by New Orleans in the same year that the Saints won their first Super Bowl. More>>

Saints will visit area hit hard by Gulf oil spill

The Super Bowl champion Saints are heading down to coastal Plaquemines Parish in Louisiana on Tuesday to visit areas affected by the Gulf oil spill. More>>

Police: Green Bay Packer accused of sexual assault

Authorities in a south-central Wisconsin community say a Green Bay Packers player is being investigated for an alleged sexual assault of two women early Saturday. More>>

Bills agree to contract with LB Torbor

The Buffalo Bills have a new linebacker in Reggie Torbor, and more uncertainty regarding the status of disgruntled running back Marshawn Lynch. More>>

Paulus says Saints tryout worth it no matter what

If nothing else, Greg Paulus' tryout with the New Orleans Saints gave him a chance to reminisce about his college basketball days with a former foe from the Atlantic Coast Conference. More>>

Colts open minicamp practice, stadium to Indy fans

The Indianapolis Colts added a new feature to minicamp practice Saturday - fans. More>>

Saints' Shockey says he's healthy, happy

Saints tight end Jeremy Shockey says he's mostly healthy, and happy to be practicing again. More>>

Flying or football? Air Force grad weighs choices

To launch his career as a pass rusher, Air Force graduate Ben Garland may have to ground his pursuit of becoming a pilot. More>>

Broncos sign OL Kuper to 6-year deal

The Denver Broncos decided to sign right guard Chris Kuper to a long-term deal even with labor uncertainty looming. More>>

Bills RB Lynch working out while skipping practice

Disgruntled Buffalo Bills running back Marshawn Lynch has been working out on his own at the team's headquarters while continuing to skip practice. More>>

Former Jets LS Dearth wonders if NFL career's over

James Dearth waited patiently at home for a call that never came. More>>

Manning, Sanders healthy as Colts open mini-camp

Peyton Manning and Bob Sanders are feeling better than they have in a long time. More>>

Roethlisberger: Make best of 'second chance'

Ben Roethlisberger says he needs to be smarter about making decisions in his life and is working closely with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to make the best of his "second chance" in football. More>>

SC, NFL teaching students about money management

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South Carolina Treasurer Converse Chellis is getting together with Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams to help educate high school students about financial literacy. More>>

Redskins confident Santana Moss won't be suspended

Washington Redskins receiver Santana Moss told a small group of teammates last week that he received treatments from the Canadian doctor charged with smuggling and supplying human growth hormone. More>>

NY court dismisses suit against Brady, Bundchen

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by two photographers who said they were shot at by bodyguards of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen. More>>

Back from injury, Panthers LT Gross has new look

Jordan Gross has shed the cast and crutches. The grimace is gone, too. More>>

Super Bowl may get name for Giants-Jets stadium

Landing the Super Bowl in 2014 should help the Giants and Jets finally put a name on their new $1.6 billion stadium. More>>

Cowboys counting on KO boomer Buehler to make FGs

No NFL team missed more field goals last season than the Dallas Cowboys. So hiring former kicker Chris Boniol as a consultant seems like a good investment. More>>

Goodell: Roethlisberger review coming within week

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he expects to decide within a week when Ben Roethlisberger can rejoin the Pittsburgh Steelers for offseason workouts. More>>

A snowball's chance: NJ picked for 2014 Super Bowl

February. Gray skies. Snowflakes. Brrrrrrrr. More>>

Miami, Tampa fall in 2014 Super Bowl chase

Moments after their bids to host the 2014 Super Bowl were left out in the cold, hopeful organizers from Miami and Tampa began looking at the same thing. More>>

NFL holds off on new OT rule for regular season

The NFL isn't ready to expand the new overtime rule to the regular season. More>>

Thomas retires as a Dolphin

Zach Thomas got the idea Wednesday, thinking maybe he could sign a one-day contract with the Miami Dolphins and retire as part of the franchise. More>>

NFL starting career transition program

When life in the fast lane ends for NFL players, they're not always sure which direction to head. More>>

Former NFL star being sued in Miami over car crash

Former NFL star Lawrence Taylor is being sued over a South Florida car crash last year in which he was charged with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage. More>>

Packers sign former Texas Tech QB Harrell

The Green Bay Packers have signed quarterback Graham Harrell and released quarterback Chris Pizzotti. More>>

Childress and Favre are texting, but 'not talking'

Vikings coach Brad Childress says he doesn't have an update from Brett Favre about his playing status for next season, or a possible surgery on his injured left ankle. More>>

Kyle Orton chief among Denver Broncos' bevy of QBs

Kyle Orton's designs on a long-term contract from the Denver Broncos took a hit with the offseason acquisitions of Brady Quinn and Tim Tebow. More>>

Vikings rookie Webb playing QB, for now

With a red jersey on his back and a big smile on his face, Joe Webb is a quarterback again. More>>

Pacman Jones says he'll show he has changed

Adam "Pacman" Jones didn't even try to put a positive spin on his year away from football. More>>

Texans' Johnson to attend practice despite dispute

Houston Texans receiver Andre Johnson plans to rejoin the team after missing the first three voluntary practices over a contract dispute. More>>

S Manning signs tender with Bears

Restricted free agent safety Danieal Manning has signed his one-year tender offer from the Chicago Bears. More>>

Cowboys WR Roy Williams resolved to be better

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wanted to make sure everyone saw Roy Williams' spectacular catch. More>>

Marshall out until training camp after surgery

Brandon Marshall milled about the Miami Dolphins practice field, donning an orange cap and sneakers instead of a helmet and cleats. More>>

Offseason workouts full of Chiefs

Kansas City's first offseason under Todd Haley was like a reality weight-loss show. The focus was on fat, not football. More>>

Life without Ben: Steelers search for temporary QB

These might be the most-scrutinized May practices in Pittsburgh Steelers history. More>>

Hey waiter! Jets serve foodto fans for charity

LaDainian Tomlinson and several of his New York Jets teammates traded their jerseys for aprons for a night. More>>

Texans RB Slaton looks to rebound from off year

Steve Slaton can't wait to get back on the field for the Houston Texans. More>>

Pats WR Welker needed surgery on only 1 ligament

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker says he injured two knee ligaments last season, but only one required surgery. More>>

Good thing revote came before Cushing spoke

By TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Columnist Maybe there should be a revote of the revote. More>>

Patriots WR Welker 'trucking along' in knee rehab

Wes Welker's rehabilitation from a left knee injury is "coming along pretty well" but he still isn't ready to put a timetable on when he'll return to the New England Patriots. More>>

NFL assistant coaches might unionize

NFL assistant coaches are considering unionizing because they feel team owners have stripped them of benefits. More>>

Texans LB Cushing denies drug use

Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing said Thursday he never used any banned substances even though he tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug. More>>

NFL appealing StarCaps case to US Supreme Court

The NFL is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision that allowed Minnesota Vikings defensive linemen Kevin and Pat Williams to challenge their four-game suspensions for violating the league's anti-drug policy. More>>

Saints lawsuit going to arbitration

Former New Orleans Saints security director Geoffrey Santini withdrew his lawsuit against the club on Thursday because the team's lawyers are sending the matter to arbitration. More>>

Cushing keeps AP Defensive Rookie award

A positive drug test notwithstanding, Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing is still The Associated Press NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. More>>

Trooper appeals ban on working for Roethlisberger

A Pennsylvania state trooper who was barred from working for Ben Roethlisberger wants the agency to let him return to his part-time job as an assistant for the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback. More>>

NFL gives $1 million to BU School of Medicine

The NFL is donating $1 million for the study of brain injuries to Boston University School of Medicine. More>>

NFL, UConn help found Korey Stringer Institute

The number of athletes dying from heat-related illnesses is rising, and the widow of Vikings tackle Korey Stringer, who died from heat stroke nine years ago, hopes to do something about it. More>>

Goodell: Roethlisberger violated conduct policy

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger violated the NFL's personal-conduct policy, commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday. More>>

Goodell: Roethlisberger violated NFL policy

Ben Roethlisberger zipped passes to his wide receivers, exchanged jokes with teammates and smiled throughout his first workout since the Pittsburgh Steelers missed out on the playoffs. More>>

AP source: McCoy tested positive for marijuana

A person familiar with the result tells The Associated Press that Southern California tight end Anthony McCoy tested positive for marijuana at the scouting combine. More>>

Tebow's marketability an unusual NFL Draft quality

Tim Tebow's marketing power is already reaching its potential, even if his NFL future isn't quite so certain. More>>

Steelers' Roethlisberger back _ but for how long?

Ben Roethlisberger will line up under center, take the snap and throw his first pass to a teammate since the Steelers ended the season Jan. 3. More>>

Many subplots in Shanahan's 1st Redskins minicamp

Donovan McNabb looks strange in a Washington Redskins uniform. Clinton Portis has yet another chip on his shoulder. Albert Haynesworth isn't on the trading block - perhaps. More>>

Maybe the best $2.6 million a rookie ever spent

By JIM LITKE AP Sports Columnist The calls that every agent with a kid in the draft dreads most are about money. More>>

Browns RB Jennings accused of punching bouncer

Browns running back Chris Jennings has been released from jail while authorities determine whether to file charges over allegations he hit a bouncer outside a Cleveland nightclub. More>>

DA: No charges against Steelers' Roethlisberger

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who won't face criminal charges after a 20-year-old college student accused him of sexually assaulting her inside a nightclub's bathroom, said Monday he knows... More>>

AP source: Ryans stays with Texans

Star middle linebacker DeMeco Ryans is staying in Houston. More>>

Appeal of former Vikings great Carl Eller rejected

Former Vikings great Carl Eller has lost an appeal of his conviction stemming from a 2008 arrest on suspicion of drunken driving. More>>

Steelers "disappointed" with Holmes incident

Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II said in a statement that the team is "disappointed" wide receiver Santonio Holmes is being accused in a lawsuit of assaulting a woman in an Orlando nightclub. More>>

QB Bradford shows off arm with near perfection

After a record-setting college career that landed him a Heisman Trophy, one giant question loomed over Sam Bradford's prospects of becoming the No. 1 overall pick in next month's NFL draft. More>>

Fla. woman says Steeler attacked her in nightclub

A Florida woman is suing Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes, saying the one-time Super Bowl MVP hit her in the face with a glass at an Orlando nightclub and then offered to pay her so she wouldn't press charges. More>>

Roethlisberger doesn't show for offseason work

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, accused of assaulting a female college student in Georgia, did not report to the team's offseason workouts. More>>

Cowboys' canopy collapse firm seeks protection

The parent company of the business that built the Dallas Cowboys practice facility that collapsed in a wind storm last May, injuring a dozen people, has filed for protection from its creditors. More>>

Panthers' Smith hopes Richardson avoids lockout

Carolina receiver Steve Smith hopes Panthers owner Jerry Richardson playing a key role in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement with help avoid a work stoppage in 2011. More>>

Browns, Delhomme agree to 2-year deal

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The QB's agent, Rick Smith confirmed Delhomme's agreement with the Browns, who have been busy trying to fix a troublesome position. Delhomme,35, was released last week after seven seasons with the Carolina Panthers. More>>

Spiller, Ford pass up running at Clemson's pro day

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Former Clemson stars C.J. Spiller and Jacoby Ford passed up the opportunity to run at Clemson's pro timing day. Scouts from most NFL teams were at Clemson on Thursday to watch the former Tigers go through various drills as they prepare for next month's draft. More>>

Tearful Delhomme talks about being cut from the Panthers

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A tearful Jake Delhomme held a new conference Friday afternoon at Bank of America Stadium to talk about being cut from the Carolina Panthers.  Delhomme was visibly upset and continued to sniff during the first half of his comments to the media. More>>

Colts' Polian looking ahead to 2010 season

Bill Polian is finished thinking and talking about 2009 and Indianapolis' Super Bowl loss. More>>

Dolphins' release of Porter invalidated

Joey Porter's widely anticipated parting with the Miami Dolphins took a bizarre twist Friday. More>>

Goodell given new contract until March 2015

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has been given a new five-year contract as the league heads into a key period of labor negotiations that could lead to a work stoppage in 2011. More>>

AP source: Bengals, WR Matt Jones agree

Troubled receiver Matt Jones agreed to a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday, said a source familiar with the discussions who spoke on condition of anonymity because no contract has been signed. More>>

Giants move Sullivan to QB coach, Ryan to coach WR

Mike Sullivan is going to get a chance to work a little more closely with Eli Manning. More>>

Favre thanks fans on Web site

Brett Favre is thanking his fans, though he's mum on whether he will return to the Minnesota Vikings next season. More>>

Giants release middle linebacker Antonio Pierce

One of the worst defensive seasons in New York Giants history claimed another victim - middle linebacker Antonio Pierce. More>>

Jacksonville Jaguars release Holt, Thomas, Meier

The Jacksonville Jaguars have released receiver Torry Holt, left tackle Tra Thomas and defensive tackle Rob Meier. More>>

Studio tied to Saints dispute ordered liquidated

A judge is ordering into liquidation a defunct Louisiana movie studio tied to a $1.7 million dispute with New Orleans Saints players and coaches. More>>

NFL future: Spotlight off the field

A memorable season capped by a super title game with a record TV audience has NFL executives and fans beaming. More>>

Peppers doesn't want long-term deal with Panthers

Julius Peppers no longer wants a long-term contract with Carolina, saying the Panthers have ignored him this offseason. More>>

Payton, Brees bask in glory of New Orleans' title

Wearing Mardi Gras beads and clearly exhausted from a late night of post-Super Bowl celebrations, Sean Payton leaned on a podium, clutching the Vince Lombardi trophy in his right hand. More>>

Colts hope loss fuels another Super Bowl run

Reggie Wayne stared right through all those reporters. More>>

Saints win 1st NFL title by beating Colts 31-17

The New Orleans Saints turned the Super Bowl's postgame celebration into something out of the French Quarter. More>>

Who Dat Nation: Super Saints become America's Team

Marshall Faulk ran as far as he could from the dead-end Desire Projects. He bolted the New Orleans streets to play college ball in San Diego, then blossomed into an NFL star with the Indianapolis Colts. More>>

Colts' Freeney says ankle pain is subsiding

For Dwight Freeney, South Florida is the perfect locale for a Super Bowl - and a sore ankle. More>>

4 injured in stage collapse at Super Bowl site

Four people were injured when a small stage collapsed outside Sun Life Stadium, where the Super Bowl is being played this weekend. More>>

The prospect of Super Bowl overtime a scary one

Go ahead, try to make heads or tails of this scenario: More>>

More players pledge to donate brain after death

Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Haynes and current Chicago Bears linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer are among more than a dozen NFL players who have pledged to donate their brain and spinal cord tissue for concussion research. More>>

Schaub helps AFC beat NFC 41-34 in Pro Bowl

In its new role as a warmup to the Super Bowl, the Pro Bowl became a series of wind sprints. More>>

Packers CB Woodson voted AP's top defensive player

Charles Woodson does it all for the Green Bay Packers defense - and does it all well. More>>

Carroll can't wait to start coaching Seahawks

Pete Carroll says he's glad to be a Seahawk, and looks forward to turning around the fortunes of the team. More>>

Anthony says he'll play Monday against Minnesota

The Denver Nuggets will have All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony back in the lineup against Minnesota. More>>

Jaguars reduce some ticket prices for 2010

The Jacksonville Jaguars have cut ticket prices for 2010, hoping to lure back some of the 17,000 season-ticket holders who didn't renew last year. More>>

Bears keep Smith, fire Turner

Lovie Smith will return for the Chicago Bears next season. More>>

Westbrook cleared to play after 2 concussions

Just in time for the playoffs, Brian Westbrook makes the Philadelphia Eagles even more dangerous. More>>

Favre, 4 others hit QB triple crown

The Minnesota Vikings acquired Brett Favre to get them to their first Super Bowl in more than three decades. More>>

Bengals players go to La. for Chris Henry funeral

The Cincinnati Bengals are traveling to Louisiana to say final farewells to late teammate Chris Henry. More>>

Not so Super: Browns sack Steelers 13-6

There's nothing Super about the Pittsburgh Steelers anymore. More>>

NFL Cleveland Browns given blackout extension

The NFL has given the Cleveland Browns a 24-hour extension to sell the remaining tickets for Sunday's game against San Diego and avoid a TV blackout. More>>

NFL's Goodell to testify on Vikings suspensions

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is returning to Capitol Hill next week, this time to testify about the case of two professional football players whose suspensions for violating the league's anti-doping policy were blocked by... More>>

Falcons' Roddy White says no more flips

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Roddy White did everything right at San Francisco last week - except stick his landing. More>>

Oh wait, there's a 'Favre' goat in my trunk...

A woman on her way to St. Paul really got the goat of auto repairman James Prusci. She went to Tires Plus in Winona Friday, wanting a belt replaced on her Chevy Malibu. While he was doing paperwork, she said she had a goat... More>>

Brett Favre to sign with Vikings

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Brett Favre boarded a plane today (Tuesday) at 9:10 a.m. at the Laurel Hattiesburg Regional Airport. The plane's destination was St. Paul, Minnesota. More>>

Some NFL teams clamp down on tweets

DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - The only tweets during the Miami Dolphins scrimmage Saturday will come from the officials' whistles. More>>

Panthers starters Kemoeatu, Beason injured

Associated Press - August 3, 2009 12:15 PM ET SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers are facing injury concerns after one practice. More>>

Broncos sign draft picks Quinn, McKinley

Associated Press - July 23, 2009 11:45 AM ET ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - The Denver Broncos have signed second-round draft pick Richard Quinn and fifth-round pick Kenny McKinley. More>>

Jets sign veteran TE Owens

Associated Press - July 14, 2009 6:53 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) - The New York Jets have signed veteran free agent tight end Richard Owens. More>>

Other leagues support NFL in 2 Vikings' case

Associated Press - July 14, 2009 2:13 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - U.S. Olympic officials, Major League Baseball and other professional sports organizations are getting into the NFL's fight with... More>>

Jaguars offering half-season ticket packages

Associated Press - July 13, 2009 2:23 PM ET JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - In an effort to boost ticket sales in a sluggish economy, the Jacksonville Jaguars are offering half-season packages for... More>>

Thousands flock to ex-NFL QB McNair's funeral

Associated Press - July 11, 2009 12:43 PM ET HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) - Steve McNair is receiving 1 of the biggest funerals in recent Mississippi history. More>>

Ex-NFL star Bruce Smith convicted of DUI in Va.

Associated Press - July 9, 2009 12:13 PM ET VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) - Former NFL star Bruce Smith has been convicted of drunken driving in a Virginia court. More>>

McNair taped suicide prevention PSA before death

Associated Press - July 9, 2009 11:23 AM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee state officials say they had been preparing a youth suicide prevention public service announcement featuring former... More>>

NFL group makes it to Mount Rainier summit

Associated Press - July 8, 2009 5:33 PM ET MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK, Wash. (AP) - A group including NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Seahawks coach Jim Mora has reached the summit of Mount... More>>

Panthers waive rookie LBs Juergens, Miller

Associated Press - June 30, 2009 4:35 PM ET CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers have waived undrafted rookie linebackers Mike Juergens and Brit Miller. More>>

Vikings sign 5th round pick

Associated Press - June 30, 2009 3:05 PM ET EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - The Minnesota Vikings have signed fifth-round draft pick Jasper Brinkley. More>>

Former NFL star Vick changes job to work with kids

Associated Press - June 30, 2009 2:44 PM ET NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - Suspended NFL Star Michael Vick is leaving a job with a Virginia construction company to work with youngsters at Boys & Girls... More>>

Vick bankruptcy plan offers more to creditors

Associated Press - June 30, 2009 1:04 PM ET NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - Suspended NFL Star Michael Vick would give up more of his future income under a revised bankruptcy plan. More>>

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