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Panel vacates bounty suspensions for 4 NFL players
Jonathan Vilma, Scott Fujita and Will Smith are back in the NFL. For now. The suspensions of those players, plus unsigned free agent Anthony Hargrove, ...
NFL filings detail scuttled bounty rehearing
The NFL filed court documents Friday indicating suspended Saints linebacker Jon Vilma initially agreed to a new bounty hearing with Commissioner Roger ...
Modell did his part to lift NFL into prominence
The NFL became America's game under a collection of shrewd businessmen that included some of the biggest names in league history: Pete Rozelle, Vince ...
Modell dies at 87; legacy depends on perspective
Art Modell's fingerprints can still be found all over the NFL. In Baltimore. In Cleveland. On Monday night football. On past labor agreements.
Former Ravens owner Art Modell dies at 87
Former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell died early Thursday, the longtime NFL stalwart who incurred the wrath of Cleveland fans when he moved the ...
Replacement refs perform OK in season opener
The NFL kicked off the season with replacement referees and, for the most part, nothing seemed different. Jim Core's seven-man crew seemingly didn't ...
Column: NFL calls the shots as new season begins
Proof that the NFL really does care about the health of its players was offered up Wednesday by commissioner Roger Goodell with the announcement of ...
NFL pledges $30 million for medical research
The NFL has pledged $30 million for medical research to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health. Commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday ...
Study: Brain disease deaths high in NFL veterans
A study of former NFL players finds they were unusually prone to dying from degenerative brain disease, the latest indication that repeated blows to ...
NFLPA asks for restraining order in bounty case
The NFL Players Association has asked a federal judge for a temporary restraining order that would allow players suspended in connection with the ...
Fill-in refs raising concerns as NFL season looms
Replacement officials probably can't start the regular season as poorly as they did the preseason. At least, the NFL is hoping they don't. In the very ...
NFL, officials' union meet again
The NFL and its on-field referees union failed to reach an agreement when they met Saturday, and the league said it's proceeding with replacement ...
Goodell writes open bounty letter to NFL fans
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has written an open letter to fans explaining the NFL's strict policy against bounty systems such as the one league ...
NFL teams with US Army for concussion program
The NFL and U.S. Army have teamed up on a long-term program to care for and prevent concussions and head trauma, as well as other health issues.
Column: Cowboys desperation shows with Bryant
Owning a major sports franchise isn't all about charging gullible fans $75 to park, and counting all the millions that television networks throw your ...
Goodell: NFL seeks long-term improvement with refs
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says possibly using replacement referees for regular-season games is worthwhile to ensure long-term improvements to ...
Saints: Kromer will be interim coach first 6 games
The New Orleans Saints designated offensive line coach Aaron Kromer as the interim head coach for the first six regular-season games, when assistant ...
Jaguars to play 4 home games in London
The Jacksonville Jaguars are going to be England's team. The NFL and the Jaguars announced Tuesday that the small-market franchise will play one home ...
NFLPA challenges Goodell's bounty case declaration
The NFL Players Association filed documents in federal court disputing Commissioner Roger Goodell's sworn statement that he was prepared to discipline ...
Jury convicts Williams of ability-impaired driving
Jurors convicted Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams on Wednesday of driving while ability-impaired, casting further doubt on the star tackler's ...
Rams drop plans to play in London in 2013, 2014
The St. Louis Rams are dropping plans to play home games in London in 2013 and 2014, citing a need to focus on negotiations on their lease and ease ...
Questions abound as NFL preseason opens in earnest
The dog days of NFL training camps are giving way to the preseason slate of games that give fans their football fix until Labor Day rolls around and ...
Andy Reid returns to Eagles after son's funeral
Andy Reid returned to the Philadelphia Eagles a day after his 29-year-old son's funeral, saying it's "the right thing to do." Garrett Reid, the oldest ...