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Former NFL kicker accused of damage and theft

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:44:07 -0400

TUCSON, Arizona - Former NFL and University of Arizona kicker Max Zendejas has been indicted on damage and theft charges in connection with his recently closed Tucson restaurant.

Committee hits stretch run for NY-NJ Super Bowl

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:24:29 -0400

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - The NFL draft is history. Organized team activities are under way. Minicamps will follow next month, and training camps will open a month after that.

Bears LB Urlacher announces his retirement

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:10:56 -0400

CHICAGO - Brian Urlacher wasn't sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he's calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.

Column: Play ball with Goodell and NFL - or else

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:30:18 -0400

The NFL is free to twist arms, just like anybody else. So maybe it's just coincidence that all five of the new stadiums that will come on line during Roger Goodell's brief tenure as NFL commissioner have now been awarded Super Bowls.

The 50th Super Bowl goes to San Francisco Bay Area

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:09:01 -0400

BOSTON - The NFL will celebrate its 50th Super Bowl in northern California, where its newest, most high-tech venue is being built.

Indy poised to make 2018 bid for Super Bowl

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:09:59 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Now that the NFL has picked its two newest Super Bowl winners, San Francisco and Houston, Indianapolis organizers can start making their pitch to host a second title game.

NFL, Xbox enhancing interactive television viewing

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:21:35 -0400

Imagine Sean Payton holding up a Surface tablet instead of a cardboard playsheet on the sideline.

Te'o off-limits to media but not Maxim party

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:00:17 -0400

SAN DIEGO - Manti Te'o isn't hiding out. He's just not talking to the media.

Bills DE Williams says texts taken out of context

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:21 -0400

ORCHARD PARK, New York - Mario Williams refused to be labeled as someone who was emotionally unstable in dismissing questions about his mental state raised by a series of text messages from his former fiancee.

Ex-NFL WR Johnson arrested in probation violation

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:16:07 -0400

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested for a probation violation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.

USA Football survey shows few youth concussions

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:13:12 -0400

BOSTON - Fewer than 4 percent of youth players surveyed in a USA Football-sanctioned study suffered concussions in the 10 leagues examined.

Woodson says he's look for fit in Raiders visit

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:27:44 -0400

ANN ARBOR, Michigan - Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission.

New NFL initiative aimed toward involving women

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:15:17 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - From pink baseball bats, cleats and wristbands on Mother's Day to pink caps, gloves and even penalty flags throughout October, professional sports organizations have recognized women for years by changing their colors to support breast cancer awareness.

49ers assistant Tomsula uses a world of experience...

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:19:17 -0400

By MATTHEW BARROWS - Jim Tomsula has searched for NFL prospects in Belarus. He's held clinics on American football in Zurich, Paris and Rome. He's helped run kicking camps in Cancun.

Freeh hired by plaintiffs against Browns owner

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:53:23 -0400

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee - Former FBI Director Louis Freeh's firm has been hired by trucking companies suing Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam's company, Pilot Flying J.

Woman sues Eagles' McCoy, claiming assault on bus

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:40:38 -0400

PHILADELPHIA - A woman has sued Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, claiming he or a body guard hit her, threw a drink at her and tossed her off a party bus on the New Jersey Turnpike last December.

Former Saints, Chargers RB Chuck Muncie dead at 60

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:49:40 -0400

METAIRIE, Louisiana - Chuck Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers, has died at age 60, the NFL clubs and a family spokesman said Tuesday.

Bills DE Williams sues ex to return $785,000 ring

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:34:53 -0400

ORCHARD PARK, New York - A high-priced contract can't buy Mario Williams love, leading the Bills defensive end to sue his ex-fiance, demanding she return a $785,000 diamond engagement ring.

Pick 6: Signature images of NFL stadiums

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:16:27 -0400

MINNEAPOLIS - When the Minnesota Vikings unveiled the design of their new stadium, they introduced another attention-grabbing image to the NFL's stadium collection: The see-through roof.

Teams take calculated risks in the NFL draft

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:09:38 -0400

TEMPE, Arizona - The Arizona Cardinals made relatively safe choices in the first two rounds of this year's draft and decided to gamble a bit with their third pick.