Professional football news and stories by mail.com

Professional football

Ex-Saint Hargrove says it's not his voice in clip
Former New Orleans defensive end Anthony Hargrove says it's not his voice saying "Give me the money" in a video used by the NFL as evidence in its ...
Sabathia, Jeter lead Yankees to 10th straight win
These AL vs. NL matchups are becoming quite a mismatch for the New York Yankees. CC Sabathia struck out 10, Derek Jeter drove in three runs and the ...
Goodell hears bounty appeals from players
The NFL went public Monday with some of its evidence against the four players suspended for their roles in the New Orleans Saints bounty program.
Mayweather Jr. tops Forbes list of money makers
The world's highest-paid athlete is in jail. The guy in second place just lost a title fight, and the man who held the distinction for a decade is now ...
Tomlinson signs 1-day contract with Bolts, retires
LaDainian Tomlinson was in the midst of saying goodbye to the NFL when his young son, Daylen, wandered across the dais and tugged on his pant leg, ...
Goodell hears Saints appeals in bounty case
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was hearing the appeals Monday of four players suspended for their role in the Saints bounty program. On hand at NFL ...
Hargrove agent: NFL's bounty probe about semantics
The agent for suspended defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove says the NFL has used semantics, but not hard evidence, as the basis for punishing current ...
Tomlinson to call it quits after 11 NFL seasons
LaDainian Tomlinson's brilliant NFL career will officially end when he ceremoniously rejoins the San Diego Chargers for a day. The Chargers said ...
Brady reflects on loss of mentor, preps for 2012
It's been almost four months since Tom Brady lost the single biggest influence in his football life. Tom Martinez was his throwing coach. His mentor.
Jury orders 'Pacman' Jones to pay $11 million
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones must pay $11 million in damages to two Las Vegas strip club employees injured in 2007 when a lone ...
NFL turns over some evidence in appeals
The NFL turned over some evidence to the four players suspended for the Saints bounty program, but lawyers for the players said Friday they are ...
Man sentenced for killing Raiders star's daughter
A man has been sentenced to 55 years to life in prison for killing the daughter of former Oakland Raiders star Fred Biletnikoff in 1999.
NFL players, soldiers discuss concussions
NFL players and U.S. soldiers have been meeting to discuss concussions, and plan to get together frequently in the future. Current players such as ...
Texans give extensions to Smith, Kubiak
The Houston Texans announced contract extensions Thursday for general manager Rick Smith and coach Gary Kubiak, rewarding them for taking the team to ...
New app designed for sports fans on Twitter
When Philip Sanford goes to his favorite bar to watch his beloved Seton Hall Pirates, he brings along his phone charger so he also can follow the game ...
Some Colts fans get 1st look at Andrew Luck
Colts fans got a glimpse of their future Wednesday, and Andrew Luck got a taste of how challenging the transition from Peyton Manning could be.
NFL wins arbitration ruling in bounty case
An arbitrator ruled Monday that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has the authority to discipline New Orleans Saints players for their role in a bounty ...