
8 hours ago - By Howard Fendrich, AP Sports Writer
The NFL Players Association opposes commissioner Roger Goodell's call for players to tell their teams' medical staffs if they think a teammate shows symptoms of a concussion, saying that is not an adequate solution. Complete Story...
1 hour ago - By Associated Press
Green Bay Packers tight end Spencer Havner has been fined $5,000 for a late hit out of bounds during last week's 17-7 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
3 hours ago - By Associated Press
New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce is out indefinitely after an MRI exam on Friday surprisingly revealed a bulging disk in his neck.

7 hours ago - By Associated Press
The death of the mother of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been ruled a suicide.
7 hours ago - By Associated Press
New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush has been held out of practice for the third straight day, and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay.
9 hours ago - By Associated Press
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards plans to appeal the $5,000 fine he received for a hit delivered to Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joshua Cribbs on Monday night.
12 hours ago - By Associated Press
The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased.
13 hours ago - By Associated Press
Federal attorneys want a judge to declare that Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Mel Blount owes more than $631,000 in back taxes, interest and penalties.

Nov 19 - By Mike Cranston, AP Sports Writer
Ricky Williams is 32 and far from done. And even without Ronnie Brown, the once written-off Miami Dolphins are back in the playoff picture.
Nov 19 - By Jon Krawczynski, AP Sports Writer
The man who brought Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings will be sticking around for a while.

Nov 19 - By Associated Press
Stefanie Spielman, the wife of NFL and Ohio State star Chris Spielman who led a public fight against breast cancer, died Thursday after a lengthy battle with the disease. She was 42.
Nov 19 - By Jon Krawczynski, AP Sports Writer
One day after being told by the Minnesota Vikings that extending the lease at the Metrodome was not an option, the team's landlord made the offer anyway and infuriated the only major tenant left in the stadium.

Nov 19 - By Dan Pompei, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
Of course Jon Gruden just re-upped with ESPN to continue as a broadcaster. The lifestyle of a talking head has got it all over the lifestyle of an NFL coach.
Nov 19 - By Associated Press
Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith will play against the Miami Dolphins after being involved in a car accident on the way to the game.
Nov 19 - By Chris Jenkins, AP Sports Writer
Aaron Kampman says the Green Bay training staff won't need to keep a sharp eye on him when he returns to the field for Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Nov 19 - By Associated Press
A Massachusetts panel has given approval to use $9 million in federal stimulus funds for a pedestrian bridge sought by the owner of the New England Patriots.
Nov 19 - By Associated Press
The Detroit Lions' home game against the Cleveland Browns will be blacked out on local TV.
Nov 19 - By Barry Wilner, AP Football Writer
Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players.
Nov 19 - By Associated Press
Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware has played in dozens of important games and hung out with some of the biggest stars in sports.

Nov 19 - By John Wawrow, AP Sports Writer
Firing coach Dick Jauron was merely the start of a major overhaul Buffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson is prepared to conduct this offseason in order to make his team a contender again.

Nov 18 - By John Wawrow, AP Sports Writer
The Bills have a new starting quarterback in Ryan Fitzpatrick. They practiced in pads on a Wednesday for the first time that anyone can remember.

Nov 18 - By Tim Dahlberg, AP Boxing Writer
Roger Goodell was hanging with the common folks last Sunday, enjoying the experience of an NFL game from end zone seats in Tennessee. It was, he would say later, a perfectly fine day to watch football.

Nov 18 - By Josh Dubow, AP Sports Writer
The Oakland Raiders benched former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell on Wednesday, handing the starting job to journeyman Bruce Gradkowski for the foreseeable future.

Nov 18 - By Alan Robinson, AP Sports Writer
Ben Roethlisberger felt out of sync all day in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense. Santonio Holmes felt just fine.

Nov 18 - By Steven Wine, AP Sports Writer
Ronnie Brown's season has ended with an injury — again.