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One day after Jason Hanson retired, the Lions found his replacement. David Akers agreed to terms with the Lions on Friday to replace Hanson, who announced he was stepping away from the game Thursday after 21 seasons.

Brian Banks was inside a New York television studio, waiting to tape an episode of "The View," when he got a long-awaited call from a friend.

The Seahawks' search for a backup quarterback isn't going to stop with the addition of Josh Portis earlier this week.

The Detroit Lions added the four-time All-Pro kicker David Akers, one day after their veteran Jason Hanson retired.

The Detroit Lions signed former Niners kicker David Akers.

Right tackle Anthony Davis, who's become a sturdy bookend on the 49ers' touted offensive line, has received a five-year, $37.295million contract extension through 2019, a league source confirmed.

Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo says up to four NFL players may soon come out as gay, according to a published report.

Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo says up to four NFL players may soon come out as gay, according to a published report.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Right tackle Anthony Davis signed a five-year contract extension Friday with the 49ers, further solidifying a young offensive line that made major strides last season for Super Bowl runner-up San Franc...

Just one day after Jason Hanson retired, the Detroit Lions quickly filled his shoes by reportedly signing David Akers on Friday.

During an hour-long interview with The Baltimore Sun early Friday morning, former Ravens linebacker and special-teams ace Brendon Ayanbadejo emphasized that he doesn't believe he was cut from the Super Bowl champions' ro...

The Detroit Lions have added kicker David Akers one day after Jason Hanson retired.