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Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith has never been shy about getting in the face of an opponent � usually a defensive player who's bigger than he is � to make a point.

Three injured Colts players will not travel with the team to Arizona for Sunday's game.

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Jeremy Mincey did not make the trip to Houston with the team because of a violation of team rules.

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In the wake of Penn State's Jerry Sandusky scandal, the football program had been put through the wringer: scholarship and financial penalties, bowl game bans, transfers galore. No one gave the once-storied Nittany Lions...

With James Jones out, Jarrett Boykin got to fill in at practice last week and reveled in the rare opportunity. Finally, work with the starters.

The challenges facing Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross in the coming weeks are, frankly, over his head.

NFL umpire Roy Ellison is suspended from working a game this weekend as punishment for words directed at Washington's Trent Williams during game.An NFL game official was suspended Friday for one game without pay for maki...

Houston defensive end J.J. Watt shook his head and scoffed when asked if it will be difficult to get motivated to play the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Josh McCown has been efficient enough for the Chicago Bears to prompt the obligatory quarterback controversy questions.

It was only a month ago that the San Diego Chargers were in the midst of the AFC West race, trying to keep pace with the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs.

Playing a meaningful NFC East game in the second half of the season is nothing new for the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants.

Get your hash tags ready because Mike Pettine is more than happy adding another chapter to the growing trend on Twitter known as "The Legend of Kiko Alonso."

Linebacker James Harrison didn't need much time to think about the similarities between himself and Vontaze Burfict, whose locker is only a few feet away.

Carolina made a big statement with its victory over New England before a national television audience. Should the Panthers stumble Sunday at Miami, so much of the legitimacy they gained from that win could disappear.

Right about now, the Ravens and 49ers should be in the midst of their spurts toward a second straight meeting in the Super Bowl.

The "What's up with Colin Kaepernick?" talk becomes all relative when compared to the trials and tribulations of his counterpart in the nation's capital.

A game between two teams struggling to stay on the fringe of the playoff race rarely generates much interest outside the home markets.

Center Mike Pouncey, who missed last week’s game with what was reported to be a gall bladder illness after a bout with food poisoning, was listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game against Carolina, meaning the Miami Dolp...

Rishard Matthews, who has 15 catches in the past two games, has filled in capably as a slot receiver after the injury to Brandon Gibson.

Tramaine Brock is about to make his first NFL start, yet he is getting paid like he's already a solid starter.