Football
Ravens' Edwards plans appeal of fine for roughness
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.
Nov 20, 2009 | 2:30 pm
Feds seek $631K verdict against ex-Steeler Blount
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 20, 2009 | 11:20 am
Union says NFL concussion expert is biased
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.
Nov 20, 2009 | 11:20 am
Browns' Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play Sunday
Eric Mangini expects Josh Cribbs to play when the Cleveland Browns go against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Nov 20, 2009 | 10:05 am
Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star, dies at 42
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, 2009 | 9:55 pm
Panthers lead Dolphins 3-0 after 1st quarter
John Kasay kicked a 29-yard field goal to give the Carolina Panthers a 3-0 lead against the Miami Dolphins after the first quarter Thursday night.
Nov 19, 2009 | 8:10 pm
Childress signs extension with Vikings
The man who brought Brett Favre to the Minnesota Vikings will be sticking around for a while.
Nov 19, 2009 | 7:45 pm
Vikings angered by Metrodome's lease offer
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, 2009 | 7:20 pm
Panthers WR Smith OK after minor car accident
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, 2009 | 5:50 pm
Bills owner tells AP big changes could be coming
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 19, 2009 | 5:15 pm
Kampman on concussion: cautious approach is best
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, 2009 | 5:15 pm
Obama to appear in PSA with 3 NFL players
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, 2009 | 5:10 pm
Dungy to lead player advisory forum
Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players.
Nov 19, 2009 | 3:15 pm
Mass. panel OKs $9 million for Patriots footbridge
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, 2009 | 3:00 pm
Browns have routine meeting with NFLPA
Representatives from the NFL players union met with Cleveland players, but it was not prompted by complaints about coach Eric Mangini's practices.
Nov 19, 2009 | 2:15 pm
NFL's Browns-Lions gets TV blackout in Motor City
The Detroit Lions' home game against the Cleveland Browns will be blacked out on local TV.
Nov 19, 2009 | 1:35 pm
AP IMPACT: NFL players hide, fear concussions
Washington Redskins kick returner Rock Cartwright remembers his brain "shaking like a bell" when he was walloped in a game against the New York Giants a few years ago.
Nov 19, 2009 | 7:50 am
Jets' Ryan on crying: 'I'm man enough to be me'
Rex Ryan stepped to the podium and motioned for a staffer to hand him something.
Nov 19, 2009 | 5:55 am
Holmes disputes Big Ben: Steelers were in sync
Ben Roethlisberger felt out of sync all day in the Pittsburgh Steelers' offense. Santonio Holmes felt just fine.
Nov 19, 2009 | 5:55 am
Foot sidelines Dolphins' Brown for rest of season
Ronnie Brown's season has ended with an injury _ again.
Nov 19, 2009 | 5:50 am
