Mass. suspects in NFL call prank free without bail
Two Massachusetts men accused of initiating a phone call between two NFL general managers, recording it and selling the audio remained free without ...

'Kickalicious' trying to adjust to NFL routine
The scouting report on Havard Rugland is certainly an odd one. "He's good at kicking the ball into cars that are driving down the road ... boats and ...

Hornets announce name change to Pelicans
New Orleans Hornets owner Tom Benson is changing his team's nickname to the Pelicans and said the switch will create a bond with the city that could ...
NFL lifts suspension of Saints coach Sean Payton
Sean Payton is back as coach of the New Orleans Saints, his season-long suspension for his role in the club's bounty program lifted by NFL ...

Harbaugh brothers take 49ers, Ravens to Super Bowl
This Super Bowl will be filled with firsts — and one significant last. The Harbaughs, San Francisco's Jim and Baltimore's John, will be the first pair ...

Vets, not rookies, key to success in NFL playoffs
Ray Lewis remembers when he was a twentysomething kid on the Baltimore Ravens en route to a Super Bowl title. Back then, a dozen years ago, he was the ...

Patriots, 49ers favored to reach Super Bowl
A year after a brutal last-minute loss, the Baltimore Ravens are back to face the New England Patriots in an AFC Championship rematch, looking for a ...

Jaguars hire Seahawks' Bradley as head coach
The Jacksonville Jaguars hired Seattle defensive coordinator Gus Bradley as the team's new head coach Thursday. The 46-year-old Bradley joins general ...

Kaepernick showing pistol offense can work in NFL
Despite all those gaudy statistics and impressive physical skills, Colin Kaepernick faced plenty of questions coming out of the University of Nevada ...

Eagles get their man, hire Oregon's Chip Kelly
The Philadelphia Eagles have hired Chip Kelly as their new coach. Kelly replaces Andy Reid, who was fired on Dec. 31 after a 4-12 season.

Bears hire CFL coach Trestman to replace Smith
The Chicago Bears hired Montreal Alouettes coach Marc Trestman on Wednesday to replace the fired Lovie Smith. It's the first head coaching job in the ...

Patriots ready to repeat December romp over Texans
The last time the Houston Texans went to Gillette Stadium they had the NFL's best record. They left with a 42-14 pounding from the New England ...
Justin Smith's likely return big factor for 49ers
Even at less than full strength, Justin Smith's presence on the San Francisco 49ers defensive line is enough to instill plenty of fear in opposing ...

Seattle's Lynch shines again in playoffs
Marshawn Lynch's tremor-causing playoff touchdown run two years ago against the New Orleans Saints has been viewed millions of times on YouTube.

AP Source: Browns close to deal with Kelly
Chip Kelly is closer to taking his fast-paced offense to the NFL. A person familiar with the negotiations said the Cleveland Browns are nearing a deal ...

In pass-happy NFL, still helps to be able to run
As a wideout, Santana Moss wants Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III to throw the ball as much as possible, of course, preferably in ...

Regular-season winners don't always make champs
The Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons, who tied for the NFL's best record at 13-3, are well aware of one of the league's biggest truisms: More often ...

Regular season winners don't always make champions
The Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons, who tied for the league's best record at 13-3, are well aware of one of the NFL's biggest truisms: more often ...

Sports ode 2012: London, Lance, a Tide of Giants
So how was your year? Setbacks, advances? Hey, no doubt, it went better than Lance's. First up on sports' yearlong ride: An unrelenting Crimson Tide.
49ers' Goldson earning new label for hard hits
Dashon Goldson has a stack of envelopes in his locker, the paperwork for every time the NFL has fined the San Francisco 49ers safety. While he has ...

Surging and stumbling toward NFL playoffs
Some teams surge toward the NFL playoffs. Look at the Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins and Green Bay Packers. Others struggle to ...