Football

NY AG: NFL must act on sexual orientation concern
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman urged the NFL on Thursday to investigate whether possible draft picks were improperly asked about their ...
Broncos agree to 2-year deal with Wes Welker
The Denver Broncos gave Peyton Manning a new target — Tom Brady's favorite receiver. Wes Welker's signing for $12 million over two years highlighted ...
Sooners' Johnson positions self as high draft pick
While his teammates were sprinting as fast as they could in front of NFL scouts and working up a sweat throwing and catching passes, Lane Johnson had ...
Reggie Bush to Lions, Welker to Broncos
Wes Welker sure knows how to pick his quarterbacks. The star receiver, Tom Brady's favorite target, is leaving New England and heading to Denver, ...
Prosecutor: Ohio school rape victim didn't consent
A "substantially impaired" 16-year-old girl was unable to consent to sex and suffered humiliation and degradation when she was raped by two high ...
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 ...
Browns, free agent LB Paul Kruger agree to deal
Paul Kruger rushed his way to a Super Bowl win, and on to a huge payday. Baltimore's sacks leader last season agreed to terms Tuesday on a five-year, ...
Lawyer seeks dismissal in Ohio HS player rape case
On the eve of their trial, the attorney for one of two Ohio high school football players charged with raping a girl after an alcohol-fueled party said ...
Manning set to be a Bronco for next 2 years
Peyton Manning knows where his paycheck is coming from and the Denver Broncos know who their quarterback will be for the next two years. The four-time ...
Notre Dame to join ACC next season
Goodbye Madison Square Garden, Georgetown and Villanova. Hello Greensboro Coliseum, North Carolina and Duke. A year from now, Notre Dame men's ...
Tony Gonzalez says he's returning to Falcons
The Falcons have some big holes at the start of free agency. Tight end isn't one of them. Tony Gonzalez announced Tuesday he is returning for another ...
RG3 progressing well in recovery from knee surgery
Robert Griffin III remains ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation from major knee surgery. Washington Redskins coach Mike Shanahan said Monday that ...
Kingsbury, Fleck lead wave of 30-something coaches
With spring football beginning on campuses around the country this month, six 30-something coaches are getting their first crack at running a program.
Boldin, Harvin traded as NFL free agency nears
On the eve of NFL free agency, trades involving top receivers Anquan Boldin and Percy Harvin grabbed the headlines. In an odd twist Monday, Boldin ...
49ers acquire WR Boldin from Ravens
Here's a Super Bowl twist: A guy who helped Baltimore beat San Francisco for the NFL title is now poised to join the 49ers. San Francisco acquired ...
AP Sources: Vikings trade Percy Harvin to Seahawks
Percy Harvin is headed to Seattle, and Adrian Peterson isn't happy about it. Harvin, Minnesota's moody and multi-talented young wide receiver, will ...
Flooded free agent market, but no superstars
The secret meetings and late-night flights on private jets might still be a part of this year's NFL marketplace. Ah, but for glam, glitz and pure mega ...
Warrant: Agent provided ex-UNC players cash
Investigators in North Carolina say a Georgia-based sports agent violated sports agent laws by sending cash payments to former Tar Heels football ...
Steelers release LB James Harrison in cap move
James Harrison's snarling tenacity made the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker one of the NFL's most intimidating players for nearly a decade. Big hits ...
2 Ohio football players face trial in rape case
Two high school football players go on trial this coming week on charges of raping a nearly passed-out-drunk 16-year-old girl during a night of ...
NFL warns teams against tampering
The NFL has told its teams to adhere to rules against tampering as a new three-day window for negotiating with free agents opened Saturday.
WR Hartline reaches deal to remain with Dolphins
Coming off his best season, Brian Hartline decided to stay put. The veteran receiver signed a five-year deal Friday for nearly $31 million to remain ...
Creditors claim bankrupt Smith dumped $2M
Creditors are trying to block former Arkansas coach John L. Smith from liquidating $40.7 million in debt, saying he moved several properties and more ...
Saturday signs contract to retire with Colts
Indianapolis gave Jeff Saturday a chance to fulfill his NFL dream. On Thursday, he came back to thank the town and the team that embraced his ...