Football

49ers sign All-Pro punter Andy Lee through 2018
Andy Lee has made every punt and held every field goal and extra-point attempt — minus a few in the preseason — for the San Francisco 49ers since 2004
Astrodome spared? Group suggests overhaul, reuse
The Astrodome, a now-empty showplace that has hosted everyone from Elvis Presley to Hurricane Katrina evacuees, should be turned into a multipurpose ...
Thomas, Decker building rapport with Manning
Peyton Manning's two biggest targets are a pair of promising young receivers who have already made their mark in the NFL despite spending lots of time ...
NFL union files suit against league over 2010 cap
The players union claimed Wednesday that the NFL imposed a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season that cost the players at least $1 billion
Manning, Giants focused as they return to field
As far as Eli Manning is concerned, the fulfillment of teammate Justin Tuck's claim that the New York Giants can turn into an NFL dynasty began ...
NFL making thigh and knee pads mandatory in '13
The NFL's move to make thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season already has drawn criticism from the guys who will have to wear ...
NFL passes new pad rules for players
The NFL made thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season, something the players' union was not pleased with. Atlanta Falcons president ...
Warriors unveil plans to move to San Francisco
Sitting along the shore and staring at one of the world's most majestic metropolitan views, Joe Lacob leaned over to hear fellow Golden State Warriors ...
Browns' Fujita says bounty charges "not true"
Forced to fight for his name in a "public trial" against the NFL, Browns linebacker Scott Fujita vowed he did not participate in the New Orleans ...
NFL wins salary cap fight with Redskins, Cowboys
An arbitrator upheld the NFL's salary cap reductions on the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins for this season and next. Stephen Burbank ruled ...
Seau's suicide prompts worries about post-NFL life
Junior Seau's suicide is troubling NFL players. No one knows precisely why the 43-year-old Seau shot himself in the chest at his oceanfront home May ...
Buccaneers deal TE Winslow to Seattle, sign Clark
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded tight end Kellen Winslow to the Seattle Seahawks for a draft pick on Monday night and signed former Colts star Dallas ...
Hall of Famer Gwynn joins Tull in Padres bid
Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn is joining with movie producer Thomas Tull in an attempt to buy the San Diego Padres. Gwynn said Monday that it's too early ...
Union president sends letter about labor gains
NFL players union president Domonique Foxworth sent a letter to his membership Monday outlining the gains they made in the collective bargaining ...
Jets DT Ellis pleads guilty to assault in Virginia
New York Jets defensive lineman Kenrick Ellis pleaded guilty Monday to assault and battery stemming from a 2010 fight while attending college in ...
Saints upbeat despite Brees' absence
With no sign of a contract breakthrough for Drew Brees on the eve of the Saints' first offseason practice, safety Roman Harper tried to look on the ...
Former WVU football coach Bill Stewart dead at 59
Former West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart, who was hailed as Rich Rodriguez's successor but wound up leaving the school in a messy split, died ...
Manning looks good in Broncos' first OTA workout
His passes were hitting receivers in stride and right between the numbers, not skipping off the ground or whizzing behind their heads like so many of ...
Texans WR Johnson out 3-4 weeks after knee scope
Texans star receiver Andre Johnson said Monday that he will be out for three to four weeks after arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.
WVU: Ex-football coach Bill Stewart dies
Former West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart died Monday of what athletic department officials said was an apparent heart attack. A statement ...
Loomis: Brees deal has to be right for both sides
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says he isn't taking any of Drew Brees' recent complaints about the slow pace of contract negotiations personally
Big 12, SEC have deal for football champs to play
The Big 12 and the Southeastern conferences have announced a deal that will pit their football regular-season champions against each other in a New ...
Saints' Vilma sues Roger Goodell for defamation
Suspended Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma filed a defamation lawsuit Thursday against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, claiming the league's top ...
Brees critical of Saints in radio interview
Drew Brees said in a radio interview Wednesday night that he is frustrated by what he views as a lack of communication with the New Orleans Saints in ...
Eli Manning, Giants get latest Super Bowl rings
Like a little kid with a brand new toy, Eli Manning couldn't wait. "You're up on stage getting the box," Manning said Wednesday night, "and you wonder ...