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Lawyers for the estate of the former running back Cookie Gilchrist have asked the Supreme Court to hear an appeal to alter the landmark deal between the league and its retired players.

Baltimore Ravens running back Justin Forsett plans to donate his time and money to help support those affected by flooding in the area surrounding Baton Rouge, La.

A rare but risky call that could pay off later, the Jets faced a similar situation in 2008 under Eric Mangini.

While high-level sports are a type of entertainment, few other forms of mass-consumed entertainment have the anthem ingrained into every performance.

Steelers claim QB Mettenberger off of waivers

Sources: Cowboys' Lee restructures contract

Source: Philadelphia to host 2017 NFL draft

Some anniversary this is turning out to be.

Bold fantasy football predictions for all 32 teams

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is getting a raise.

As Roger Goodell heads into his second decade as NFL commissioner, the challenges won't diminish. Nor, likely, will the compensation, which was $69 million for 2013 and 2014 combined.

A few years into Roger Goodell's tenure as NFL commissioner, a grad school professor polled students on who was the most effective leader in the major sports. Goodell romped.

NFL stars James Harrison, Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers can start the regular season without having the specter of a league investigation over whether they used performance-enhancing drugs hanging over their heads.

Army veteran Nate Boyer respects Colin Kaepernick's decision to sit for the national anthem.

Brady returning to Michigan as honorary captain

Could Jets trade Geno Smith to quarterback-needy Vikings?

Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers and James Harrison have been cleared by the NFL.

How Steelers, Antonio Brown pulled off $6 million non-negotiation

Safer at safety: Panthers sign Stevie Brown

Rison pleads guilty to violating probation

What would happen if football died? Given today's injury-conscious climate, a look into the future in which the NFL crumbles under the weight of controversy.

Falcons' Matt Ryan turned to two ex-pitchers to help with his deep ball