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Former Saints, Chargers RB Chuck Muncie dead at 60
Chuck Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers, has died at age 60, the NFL clubs and a family ...
Gonzalez back to Falcons; Fitzpatrick cut by Bills
The Baltimore Ravens are paying the price for winning a Super Bowl. The NFL champions lost two key components of their defense, linebackers Paul ...
Williams apologizes for Saints' bounty scandal
Gregg Williams knows he's got to prove himself every day. The former Saints defensive coordinator said he received a "great rebirth" Thursday when he ...
Goodell: New Orleans 'terrific,' despite blackout
The blackout at the Superdome will not stop the Super Bowl from returning to New Orleans. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that despite the ...
Super Bowl of firsts, lasts, bests
The journey to this Super Bowl wound through bounties and replacement refs, eventually bringing the big game back to the Big Easy — with a replacement ...
SUPER BOWL WATCH: NFL awards, real fun to come
Around the Super Bowl and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the game: ...
NFL's Goodell aims to share blame on player safety
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wants to share the blame. "Safety," he said at his annual Super Bowl news conference, "is all of our responsibilities.
SUPER BOWL WATCH: Katrina, Coin flip bets, Modell
Around the Super Bowl and its host city with journalists from The Associated Press bringing the flavor and details of everything surrounding the game: ...
Carville, Matalin enjoy role as Big Easy boosters
When Mary Matalin heard a baby cry during a Super Bowl news conference this week, she paused midsentence, peered in the direction of the fussing child ...
Brees wants to bury bounty probe, help New Orleans
Drew Brees wore gray sneakers to his first full day of Super Bowl-related appearances — a wise move for an ambassador of a city who had to walk ...
Niners WR-PR Williams questions NFL sanctions
Kyle Williams can't believe the New York Giants weren't punished by the NFL for targeting him in last year's NFC championship game. The punt returner ...
AP Source: Titans interested in hiring Williams
Gregg Williams may be a step closer to returning to the NFL after being suspended indefinitely for his role in the Saints' bounty program.
In New Orleans, an unwelcome mat for Goodell
New Orleans Saints fans are celebrating the return of coach Sean Payton from his suspension following last year's "bountygate" scandal. But NFL ...
Saints' Sean Payton returns to work at Senior Bowl
Sean Payton has returned to work following a nearly yearlong suspension for his role in the Saints' bounty program. The New Orleans Saints coach ...
NFL lifts suspension of Saints coach Sean Payton
Sean Payton is back as coach of the New Orleans Saints. Payton's season-long suspension for his role in the Saints' bounty program was lifted by NFL ...
Vilma's defamation suit against Goodell dismissed
New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma's defamation lawsuit against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in connection with the bounty case was ...
Bears hire Kromer, DeCamillis as coordinators
New Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman wasted little time assembling his staff after being hired on Wednesday, bringing in two coordinators.
Fantasia to headline Super Bowl gospel concert
Add Grammy-winning R&B singer Fantasia to the growing list of musical acts heading to New Orleans Super Bowl weekend. Sherri Shepherd, host of ABC's ...
Saints, coach Sean Payton agree to terms on deal
The New Orleans Saints and suspended coach Sean Payton will indeed be together again next season as the bounty scandal fades into history and the bid ...
Saints say NFL bounty probe took a toll on season
Blame the bounty scandal. That's what many in New Orleans are doing, including some Saints. They blame it for overshadowing their entire season, for ...
Saints hold off Cowboys rally for 34-31 OT win
This miserable season without their suspended coach won't end in a playoff appearance for Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints. So they helped damage ...
Column: An ugly year in sports _ or was it?
Good riddance, 2012. The year that almost was left us with a string of hideous story lines. From the ongoing repulsiveness of the sexual abuse scandal ...
Niners-Seahawks a late-season classic
Under normal circumstances, Seattle's CenturyLink Field rocks from the noise of the 12th Man. Imagine how far across Puget Sound the crowd's cheers ...
Vilma urges rejection of Goodell motion to dismiss
Jon Vilma urged a federal judge Friday to reject NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's motion to dismiss the defamation lawsuit filed against him by the ...
Saints coach: Witnesses lied in NFL investigation
Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt said Thursday witnesses in the NFL's bounty investigation of the New Orleans Saints have lied about him and the ...