Football

Patriots sign Olympic medalist Demps
The New England Patriots have agreed to terms with Olympic silver medalist Jeff Demps, who played running back at Florida but was not drafted by an ...
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 ...
Harrell shaky, out to prove he can back up Rodgers
If everything goes as planned for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, it's an issue that won't come up all season. The issue being turnovers.
Sooners suspend DT Stacy McGee indefinitely
Oklahoma defensive tackle Stacy McGee was suspended indefinitely Friday for what coach Bob Stoops called a violation of university policy. McGee is ...
Report: Former LSU star Mathieu in rehab
Former LSU star Tyrann Mathieu has entered a drug rehabilitation program in Houston since being dismissed from the Tigers, according to a television ...
Packers turn ball over, lose to Browns 35-10
It's only the preseason, and an 0-2 start isn't going to shake the Green Bay Packers' confidence. Still, coach Mike McCarthy wants to see his team ...
Full-time officials and more crews
Less than three weeks before the season kicks off, the NFL and the NFL Referees Association are no closer to an agreement to end the lockout of the ...
QB Weeden solid, Browns beat Packers 35-10
Rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden showed improvement in his second preseason game, avoiding major mistakes as the Cleveland Browns beat the Green Bay ...
Urlacher discusses knee surgery
Expect to see Brian Urlacher on the field for the Chicago Bears' season opener. None other than Urlacher says so. The middle linebacker underwent an ...
Redskins RB Royster makes bid for starting job
Evan Royster is riding a two-game 100-yard streak. He put up 113 in the Washington Redskins' season finale a year ago. He ran for an impressive 132 ...
Badgers aim high, need new QB and Ball bounceback
With a pair of division heavyweights facing postseason bans, a lot of things would have to go wrong for Wisconsin to miss out on another trip to the ...
Huskers seek end to 12-year league-title drought
A year after being picked by many to win the Big Ten in its first season in the conference, Nebraska isn't even the favorite in its division. In fact, ...
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 ...
LSU: About 20 schools have inquired about Mathieu
About 20 college football programs have asked LSU for permission to speak with All-America cornerback and punt returner Tyrann Mathieu. Herb Vincent, ...
Super Bowl champs take back seat in NY
Country music star Kenny Chesney strode along an extended stage at MetLife Stadium, holding aloft a Giants helmet in one hand, a Jets helmet in the ...
New Big East boss says league is 'united'
New Big East Commissioner Mike Aresco wants to create a conference that gives its members no reason to leave. Aresco held his first news conference ...
Bears LB Urlacher has knee surgery
Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and still hopes to be ready for the season opener.
Tebow balancing faith, fame and football with Jets
The most important call of Tim Tebow's day comes far away from the huddle. It's usually sometime at night, when football is the furthest thing on the ...
Miles unclear about Mathieu's future
LSU coach Les Miles on Tuesday declined to close the door completely on the possibility, however remote, of Tyrann Mathieu playing football for the ...
Baylor trying to prove it can win without RG3
Nick Florence was impressive filling in for eventual Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III last season. The Baylor Bears now need Florence for more ...
NFL headsets going digital in new technology wave
Can you hear me now? That's what San Francisco 49ers offensive coordinator Greg Roman felt like he kept asking quarterback Alex Smith on his headset ...
Cowboys beat Raiders 3-0 in exhibition opener
Darren McFadden needed one series to show he's in midseason form for Oakland following a foot injury that cut his last season short. Most of the rest ...
UNC reviewing possible post of Peppers' transcript
North Carolina is investigating how what appears to be a transcript for former football star Julius Peppers surfaced on the university's website.
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 ...
Sooners suddenly overshadowed in their own state
Before last season, Bob Stoops proclaimed that it was about time for the Sooners to win another national championship. When it was all done, the ...