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The National Football League on Thursday asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by former players who allege team officials gave them powerful painkillers and other drugs to keep them on the field without regard for t...

Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy's domestic violence appeal trial set for Nov. 17 has been postponed until after the NFL season, a person familiar with the situation said Thursday night.

A pair of surprise division leaders open up Sunday’s week nine NFL action Sky Sports as the Arizona Cardinals travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys.

Chargers running back Ryan Mathews practiced Friday, taking part for the first time since he suffered a sprained MCL in his knee in a Week 2 win over the Seattle Seahawks.

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Oakland safety Brandian Ross has been fined $22,050 for his hit on Browns tight end Jordan Cameron that gave Cameron at least his third concussion in three seasons on Sunday.

The Redskins wanted to be sure QB Robert Griffin III was 100 percent before allowing him to return.

The Houston Texans could be without outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney again, but it's not his knee that would prevent him from playing.

Browns tight end Jordan Cameron will not play Sunday against the Buccaneers

After six-plus games on the sideline, Robert Griffin III is back as the quarterback of the Washington Redskins.

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Chiefs safety Eric Berry, who hasn't played since suffering a high-ankle sprain on Sept. 14, will return Sunday against the New York Jets at Arrowhead Stadium, coach Andy Reid said Friday.

Bengals running back Giovani Bernard, who hasn't practiced all week because of hip and collarbone injuries, will not play Sunday.

Adidas spokesman Michael Ehrlich confirmed Friday that a deal was reached with the NFL that would allow players who endorse the brand to freely wear cleats and gloves using the logo.

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Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall, who tore his Achilles tendon last month and underwent surgery to repair it, tore it again this week and will have to redo the surgery, according to sources.

While much of the talk was about whether New Orleans could win a big game -- or any game, for that matter -- on the road, the conversation in the Saints' locker room was about something completely different.

The New Orleans Saints cracked open a scrappy game late in the first half to forge to a 28-10 win over the Carolina Panthers.

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Brees overcame a shaky start, throwing for one touchdown and running for another as he led the Saints past the Panthers on Thursday night to take over first place in the N.F.C. South.

Before the start of the 2014 season, the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals weren't expected to finish in the top half of their respective divisions, let alone contend in the NFC. Heading into their Week 9 matchup, the...