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Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice has received initial approval to enter a court program that could result in dismissal of an assault charge against him in New Jersey.

Chase Vaughn called in sick last week, telling his bosses at National Jewish Health where he answered phone calls from people wanting to stop smoking or lose weight that he had the stomach flu.

New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson was taken to the hospital to be evaluated for a possible concussion after stumbling and hitting his head during the NFL meetings on Tuesday, according to Saints spokesman Greg Bensel.

A group of retired pro football players sued the National Football League on Tuesday, saying they were illegally fed painkillers and told to play while injured to keep massive profits flowing to the league for three deca...

Deputies say they have charged a man with murder in the shooting of the brother of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White outside a South Carolina nightclub.

Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Earl Morrall was remembered by Hall of Fame coach Don Shula and a packed church of family and friends during a celebration mass.

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice has been accepted into a pretrial intervention program that will avert prosecution for an alleged assault on his then-fiancee, the Atlantic City Press reported Tuesday.

Deputies say they have charged a man with murder in the shooting of the brother of Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White outside a South Carolina nightclub.

How will Jadeveon Clowney fit in Houston? His transition will be more seamless than people think.

Gov. Mike Pence and Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard are lamenting the city losing its bid to host the 2018 Super Bowl.

When George Atkinson III's name went uncalled through seven rounds of the NFL draft, there was no doubt where he would end up signing as an undrafted free agent.

NFL owners awarded Super Bowl LII to Minnesota during Tuesday's meetings in Atlanta.

A University of Michigan case study says that philanthropy efforts by the Detroit Lions are having a positive impact on the community.

Former NFL Defensive Player of the Year James Harrison is still holding out hope of suiting up for the Pittsburgh Steelers again. Wide receiver Santonio Holmes apparently wants to re-join Harrison in Pittsburgh.

The Kansas City Chiefs signed defensive tackles Kyle Love and Jermelle Cudjo and placed defensive tackle Cory Grissom and linebacker Ridge Wilson on waivers in a series of roster moves Tuesday.

Kevin Pierre-Louis has standards. Ones that he sets for himself and those that are bestowed by others.

This week, everyone gets to watch Johnny play football.

A fat, shy teen, Steelers rookie Daniel McCullers now has the passion to match his mammoth size.

A group of retired NFL players says in a lawsuit that the league illegally supplied them with risky painkillers that numbed their injuries and led to medical complications.

Five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall spoke openly Tuesday about his desire to retire as a member of the Chicago Bears after signing a three-year extension with the club that runs through the 2017 season.

The NFL owners have tabled discussions about an expanded playoff system until the fall after the topic was discussed during the spring meetings Tuesday, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones told ESPN.com...

The Minnesota Vikings needed until the day before training camp to get their three first-round picks signed a year ago. This year, they've got both of their first-rounders signed before the end of May -- and their new qu...