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The NFL has promoted Alberto Riveron, the league's first Hispanic referee, to senior director of officiating.

The talent is there, but the mega-contracts won't be, Peter King says. A small few will get paid, but a few factors will lead to unhappiness for many of this year's free agents.

The Bears' defense was its strength in 2012. It's the team's biggest liability in 2013. The new Monsters of the Midway are getting old, and they need help, Dennis Dillon writes.

The schedule for the 2013 NFL combine, to be held Feb. 20-26 in Indianapolis.

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- Manti Te'o tells USA Today he doesn't believe the online hoax that fooled him will affect his stock in the upcoming NFL draft.

Representatives of the former USC quarterback, who is recuperating from a shoulder injury, have informed pro teams that he still will attend the event at Indianapolis this week.The agents for Matt Barkley reportedly have...

Authorities say an NFL player has been arrested at a New York airport after police found a loaded handgun in his luggage.

The Chiefs have signed former Vikings safety Husain Abdullah, who gave up football last season to make a pilgrimage to Mecca, in an attempt to add depth to their defensive backfield.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- The Buffalo Bills are expected to hold contract talks in a bid to re-sign safety Jairus Byrd within the next week, a person familiar with the status of negotiations told The Associated Press on Mond...