NFL
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...
NFL notebook: Tomlinson ends his NFL career where it started — in San Diego
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, wanting a little attention. Read more »
Former 49ers receiver, executive dies at age 77
R.C. Owens, a longtime 49ers front office man and eight-year NFL wide receiver whose impressive leaping ability earned him the nickname "Alley Oop" and helped popularize the basketball phrase, died... Read more »
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, wanting a little attention. Read more »
Goodell hears Saints appeals in bounty case
The appeals hearing for four players suspended by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for their role in the Saints bounty program has begun. Read more »
Manning looks good as Broncos head to break
The Denver Broncos wrapped up their three-day minicamp that capped their offseason work Thursday with another spirited practice marked by precision and power from their new 36-year-old quarterback. Read more »
Ryan says Tebow to take only 2nd-team snaps at QB
New York Jets coach Rex Ryan says backup quarterback Tim Tebow will take snaps only with the second-team offense during the team's three-day minicamp. Read more »
NFL notebook: Vikings' wide receiver slapped with suspension
The NFL has suspended Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jerome Simpson for the first three games of the 2012 season, punishing him for a felony drug conviction tied to a marijuana shipment to his... Read more »
NFL NOTEBOOK: Manning moving into Shanahan's old house
Peyton Manning is taking over John Elway's old job — and living in Mike Shanahan's old house. Read more »
Lawsuit: NFL hid brain injury links
A concussion-related lawsuit bringing together scores of cases has been filed in federal court, accusing the NFL of hiding information that linked football-related head trauma to permanent brain injuries. Read more »
Mega-lawsuit says NFL hid brain injury links
A concussion-related lawsuit bringing together scores of cases has been filed in federal court, accusing the NFL of hiding information that linked football-related head trauma to permanent brain... Read more »
NFL wins arbitration ruling; may use replacement officials
An arbitrator ruled Monday that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has the authority to discipline New Orleans Saints players for their role in a bounty system. Read more »
AP source: Tebow invited to Sanchez camp
Tim Tebow has been invited to Mark Sanchez's "Jets West" passing camp this summer and is expected to attend. Read more »
Brad Rock: Rock On: BYU, Utah marriage on the skids
Ute football coach Kyle Whittingham drew ire when he recently told Yahoo! Sports that the BYU-Utah rivalry wasn't bigger than the program. Read more »
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 system. Read more »
NFL: Vitt confident Brees will be in training camp
Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt and Drew Brees have spoken about preparations for training camp, and Vitt said he expects the star quarterback to be back with the team by then. Read more »
Broncos aren't holding back with Peyton Manning
The Denver Broncos aren't holding back when it comes to Peyton Manning. Read more »
Frank Gore ready for some competition this season
Frank Gore took the ball, chugged up the middle and ran a few extra yards just for fun. Same 'ol Gore, always pushing, no matter the month. Read more »
Dick Harmon: John Beck gets a new start in the NFL with the Houston Texans
John Beck has become a nomad quarterback in the NFL with his latest stop being the Houston Texans. Read more »
Brad Rock: Colleges should get aid from rich NFL
The cost of college football is too much for the colleges and the NFL has an abundance of cash. It only makes sense for the NFL to help play for college football. Read more »
Panthers' Beason strikes back at 49ers' Smith
Jon Beason ripped Alex Smith on Twitter after the San Francisco quarterback pointed to the Panthers' Cam Newton as an example of a quarterback who puts up statistics but doesn't win. Read more »
Sanchez sharp, Tebow tosses 2 INTs in Jets' OTAs
Mark Sanchez smiled for a split-second when a reporter labeled him as the most scrutinized guy in the New York Jets' locker room. Read more »
NFL union files suit vs. league
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. Read more »
49ers QB Alex Smith facing higher expectations
Alex Smith looked one way, then another, finding open receivers with such ease that the toughest part might've been deciding whose turn it was in the rotation. Read more »
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 them. Read more »
Texans rebuilding O-line after departures
The free agency period was a sobering epilogue to the best season in Houston Texans' history. Read more »
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