Friday, August 1 2014 4:16 PM EDT2014-08-01 20:16:15 GMT
Browns receiver Josh Gordon is meeting with NFL officials in New York to appeal a possible indefinite suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy.more>>
As his teammates sweated through another training camp practice, Josh Gordon was in a New York office building where his career - and Cleveland's season - were in jeopardy.more>>
Friday, August 1 2014 2:45 PM EDT2014-08-01 18:45:56 GMT
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says his decision to suspend Ray Rice for only two games following a domestic violence arrest is consistent with the league's previous actions.more>>
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended the league on Friday against criticism that it was too lenient in suspending Ray Rice two games for his "horrible mistake."more>>
Thursday, July 31 2014 10:42 PM EDT2014-08-01 02:42:20 GMT
A person familiar with the Buffalo Bills' sale selection process has told The Associated Press that Donald Trump has been chosen to advance to the next round of bidding.more>>
Donald Trump remains in the running to buy the Buffalo Bills.more>>
Thursday, July 31 2014 6:21 PM EDT2014-07-31 22:21:09 GMT
Eric Berry left Chiefs practice on Thursday after hurting his lower right leg, the second injury that the Pro Bowl safety has sustained so far in training camp.more>>
Eric Berry made the first trip to the injury tent. Marcus Cooper followed soon afterward.more>>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 10:12 PM EDT2014-07-31 02:12:22 GMT
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says former defensive tackle Josh Brent is out of rehabilitation and could have his future with the NFL resolved before the team leaves training camp in California in two weeks.more>>
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says former defensive tackle Josh Brent is out of rehabilitation and could have his future with the NFL resolved before the team leaves training camp in California in two weeks.more>>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 7:16 PM EDT2014-07-30 23:16:54 GMT
ESPN says it has suspended sportscaster Stephen A. Smith for a week because of comments about domestic abuse suggesting women should make sure they don't provoke attacks.more>>
ESPN has suspended outspoken sportscaster Stephen A. Smith for a week because of his comments about domestic abuse suggesting women should make sure that they don't do anything to provoke an attack.more>>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 5:56 PM EDT2014-07-30 21:56:45 GMT
Police say Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston and Florida State teammate Chris Casher were held at gunpoint by campus police nearly two years ago while hunting squirrels with a pellet gun.more>>
Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston and Florida State teammate Chris Casher were held at gunpoint by campus police nearly two years ago while hunting squirrels with a pellet gun, police say.more>>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 4:07 PM EDT2014-07-30 20:07:18 GMT
Chiefs rookie Aaron Murray was tied up in meetings Monday night, at the same time millions of people were tuning into ABC to see whether his brother would be popping the question.more>>
Chiefs rookie Aaron Murray was tied up in meetings Monday night, at the same time millions of people were tuning into ABC to see whether his brother would be popping the question.more>>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 1:56 PM EDT2014-07-30 17:56:32 GMT
The Miami Dolphins, rocked by a bullying scandal last season, are now wearing T-shirts bearing a credo of togetherness that was coined by the players.more>>
The Miami Dolphins, rocked by a bullying scandal last season, are now wearing T-shirts bearing a credo of togetherness that was coined by the players.more>>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 1:06 PM EDT2014-07-30 17:06:46 GMT
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis confirmed he has met with San Antonio officials but declined to disclose whether he has any interest in relocating the franchise to Texas.more>>
Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis confirmed he has met with San Antonio officials but declined to disclose whether he has any interest in relocating the franchise to Texas.more>>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 2:06 AM EDT2014-07-30 06:06:36 GMT
Cornerback Patrick Peterson says he has reached agreement on a five-year, $70 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals, with $48 million guaranteed.more>>
Cornerback Patrick Peterson says he has reached agreement on a five-year, $70 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals, with $48 million guaranteed.more>>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 4:56 PM EDT2014-07-29 20:56:59 GMT
Donald Trump says he is unlikely to be the next owner of the Buffalo Bills because he's "not going to do something totally stupid" to make the team his.more>>
Donald Trump says he is unlikely to be the next owner of the Buffalo Bills because he's "not going to do something totally stupid" to make the team his.more>>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 4:04 PM EDT2014-07-29 20:04:04 GMT
As Walter Jones went through names to give his induction speech at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he constantly came back to his son Walterius.more>>
As Walter Jones started going through names to give his induction speech at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he constantly came back to his son Walterius.more>>
Saturday, July 26 2014 4:04 PM EDT2014-07-26 20:04:31 GMT
The Packers have signed receiver Jordy Nelson to a contract extension, securing their top player at a position that has had several high-profile departures in recent years.more>>
Jordy Nelson had a secret on the way to the first practice of Packers training camp.more>>
Saturday, July 26 2014 2:23 PM EDT2014-07-26 18:23:20 GMT
Andy Dalton and the rest of the Bengals took the field for their first training camp practice, applauded by several hundred fans in the metal, temporary bleachers.more>>
Andy Dalton and the rest of the Bengals took the field for their first training camp practice, applauded by several hundred fans in the metal, temporary bleachers.more>>
Saturday, July 26 2014 6:44 AM EDT2014-07-26 10:44:31 GMT
The Ohio State marching band is moving forward without its director; a day after he was fired they're performing with the Columbus Symphony in what's often considered the band's unofficial season kickoff.more>>
Having forced out a beloved football coach and watched its president retire after a series of verbal gaffes, Ohio State University again finds itself grabbing headlines with the firing of a celebrated marching band...more>>
Friday, July 25 2014 8:44 PM EDT2014-07-26 00:44:39 GMT
Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel says he "made some rookie" mistakes during the offseason and vowed to be focused on just football in the future.more>>
Like reading a blitz, Johnny Manziel knew the questions about his off-field wildness were coming. So the Browns quarterback struck first.more>>
Friday, July 25 2014 6:15 PM EDT2014-07-25 22:15:50 GMT
A judge on Friday convicted Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain of resisting arrest and disorderly conduct in his Alabama hometown and imposed an 18-day jail term that could interrupt the player's bid to...more>>
A judge on Friday convicted Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rolando McClain of resisting arrest and disorderly conduct in his Alabama hometown and imposed an 18-day jail term that could interrupt the player's bid to restart...more>>
Friday, July 25 2014 3:14 PM EDT2014-07-25 19:14:19 GMT
Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice has received a two-game suspension from the NFL following his offseason arrest for domestic violence.more>>
Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice received a two-game suspension from the NFL on Thursday following his offseason arrest for domestic violence.more>>
Thursday, July 24 2014 11:24 PM EDT2014-07-25 03:24:14 GMT
Marshawn Lynch is not expected to be present for the first day of the Seattle Seahawks' training camp according to close friend and former teammate Michael Robinson.more>>
Marshawn Lynch isn't expected to be present for the first day of the Seattle Seahawks' training camp, close friend and former teammate Michael Robinson said Thursday.more>>
Thursday, July 24 2014 11:23 PM EDT2014-07-25 03:23:56 GMT
A person close to the situation says a Buffalo Bills prospective ownership group that includes rocker Jon Bon Jovi has conducted a feasibility study into buying the NFL franchise and building a stadium in Toronto.more>>
A Buffalo Bills prospective ownership group that includes rocker Jon Bon Jovi has conducted a feasibility study into buying the NFL franchise and building a stadium in Toronto, a person close to the situation said.more>>
Thursday, July 24 2014 11:05 PM EDT2014-07-25 03:05:13 GMT
A law enforcement official and online marketplace StubHub say cyber thieves got into more than 1,000 customers' accounts and fraudulently bought tickets for events.more>>
Some of the hottest tickets in town - to Broadway hits, Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake concerts, a New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox game - were snapped up by an international ring of cyber thieves who commandeered more than...more>>
Thursday, July 24 2014 8:52 PM EDT2014-07-25 00:52:36 GMT
A person with knowledge of the meeting tells The Associated Press that Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon will have a hearing with NFL officials in New York on Aug. 1.more>>
The Browns may soon learn whether they'll have Josh Gordon this season.more>>
Thursday, July 24 2014 6:53 PM EDT2014-07-24 22:53:36 GMT
Flush with cash, the Packers have a 112,000 name-long waiting list for season tickets filled with die-hards eager to see a team that figures to be an NFC contender for years to come.more>>
Flush with cash, the Packers have a 112,000 name-long waiting list for season tickets filled with die-hards eager to see a team that figures to be an NFC contender for years to come.more>>
Thursday, July 24 2014 5:23 PM EDT2014-07-24 21:23:32 GMT
Two University of Texas football players were arrested and charged Thursday with felony sexual assault after a female student said she was raped in a campus dorm room last month.more>>
Two University of Texas football players were arrested and charged Thursday with felony sexual assault after a female student said she was raped in a campus dorm room last month.more>>
Thursday, July 24 2014 3:54 PM EDT2014-07-24 19:54:27 GMT
Though his physical condition is no longer a big question mark for Peyton Manning, when he looks around at training camp, he must feel like he's starting over again.more>>
Though his physical condition is no longer a big question mark for Peyton Manning, when he looks around at training camp, he must feel like he's starting over again.more>>
Thursday, July 24 2014 3:35 PM EDT2014-07-24 19:35:32 GMT
The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with left tackle Taylor Lewan, making the 11th overall selection out of Michigan the last of this year's draft picks to reach a deal.more>>
The Tennessee Titans agreed to terms with left tackle Taylor Lewan on Thursday, making the 11th overall selection out of Michigan the last of this year's draft picks to reach a deal.more>>
Thursday, July 24 2014 2:59 AM EDT2014-07-24 06:59:55 GMT
Manchester United made an impressive debut under coach Louis van Gaal on Wednesday night, with Wayne Rooney scoring twice late in the first half of a 7-0 victory over the LA Galaxy.more>>
Although Louis van Gaal intends to restore Manchester United to its former international glory, even the veteran coach was impressed when his new club scored a virtual touchdown at the Rose Bowl.more>>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 5:46 PM EDT2014-07-23 21:46:53 GMT
Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen is giving up control of the team as he battles Alzheimer's disease.more>>
Even as dementia began to rob him of some of his fondest memories over the past few years, Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen reported to work every day to oversee multimillion-dollar upgrades to the team's training...more>>
Wednesday, July 23 2014 1:52 PM EDT2014-07-23 17:52:10 GMT
Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus can finally start focusing on football again, even though he spent much of Wednesday riding a stationary bike on the sideline.more>>
Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus can finally start focusing on football again, even though he spent much of Wednesday riding a stationary bike on the sideline.more>>
Tuesday, July 22 2014 9:20 PM EDT2014-07-23 01:20:50 GMT
The New York Jets are doing away with paper tickets for season ticket holders, while offering those fans a rewards plan for showing up regularly and behaving properly.more>>
The New York Jets are doing away with paper tickets for season ticket holders and offering those fans a rewards plan for showing up regularly and behaving properly.more>>
Tuesday, July 22 2014 8:20 PM EDT2014-07-23 00:20:43 GMT
TCU suspended defensive end Devonte Fields on Tuesday pending the results of a police investigation into whether he punched a former girlfriend in the head and threatened her with a gun while shouting, "I should...more>>
TCU suspended defensive end Devonte Fields on Tuesday pending the results of a police investigation into whether he punched a former girlfriend in the head and threatened her with a gun while shouting, "I should blast you!"more>>
Tuesday, July 22 2014 5:21 PM EDT2014-07-22 21:21:48 GMT
A son of late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has sued the university over his dismissal from its coaching staff two years ago, saying he has been unfairly linked to the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal.more>>
A son of late Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has sued the university over his dismissal from its coaching staff two years ago, saying he has been unfairly linked to the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal.more>>
Monday, July 21 2014 9:01 PM EDT2014-07-22 01:01:56 GMT
Marcell Dareus' attorney says the Buffalo Bills' defensive tackle has agreed to enter an NFL substance abuse program in a bid to have felony drug charges in Alabama dismissed.more>>
Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus agreed to enter an NFL substance abuse program in a bid to have felony drug charges in Alabama dismissed, his attorney said on Monday.more>>
Monday, July 21 2014 12:21 PM EDT2014-07-21 16:21:34 GMT
By JIM LITKE AP Sports Writer Dozens of former players joining a lawsuit against the NFL say teams kept handing out powerful painkillers and other drugs with few - if any- safeguards as recently...more>>
By JIM LITKE AP Sports Writer Dozens of former players joining a lawsuit against the NFL say teams kept handing out powerful painkillers and other drugs with few - if any- safeguards as recently as 2012....more>>
Monday, July 21 2014 8:21 AM EDT2014-07-21 12:21:06 GMT
The Minnesota Vikings will suspend special teams coordinator Mike Priefer without pay for three games this season and donate $100,000 to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights groups, in response to former...more>>
The Minnesota Vikings will suspend special teams coordinator Mike Priefer without pay for three games this season and donate $100,000 to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights groups, in response to former punter...more>>
Friday, July 18 2014 8:22 PM EDT2014-07-19 00:22:33 GMT
By JOHN WAWROW AP Sports Writer Three people who have reviewed documents concerning the sale of the Buffalo Bills say a Toronto group that includes rocker Jon Bon Jovi is interested in buying the...more>>
Rocker Jon Bon Jovi is part of a Toronto group that has retained a banking firm and submitted paperwork expressing interest in buying the Buffalo Bills, three people who have reviewed documents regarding the sale process...more>>
Friday, July 18 2014 6:08 PM EDT2014-07-18 22:08:19 GMT
Former NFL players Christian Ballard and Gregory Westbrooks are suing the union for not providing accurate information about the risk of head injuries.more>>
Five former NFL players, including six-time Pro Bowl defensive end Neil Smith, are suing the union for not providing accurate information about the risk of head injuries.more>>
Friday, July 18 2014 1:59 PM EDT2014-07-18 17:59:04 GMT
The NFL will limit the number of underclassmen who can receive evaluations for the draft to five from a single school, although special exceptions will be allowed.more>>
The NFL will limit the number of underclassmen who can receive evaluations for the draft to five from a single school, although special exceptions will be allowed.more>>
Friday, July 18 2014 12:42 PM EDT2014-07-18 16:42:23 GMT
Hearing the first victim to take the witness stand against Jerry Sandusky helped push the former Penn State coach's adopted son Matthew to come forward with his own allegations of abuse, he said in a television...more>>
Hearing the first victim to take the witness stand against Jerry Sandusky helped push the former Penn State coach's adopted son Matthew to come forward with his own allegations of abuse, he said in a television interview.more>>
Thursday, July 31 2014 5:45 PM EDT2014-07-31 21:45:48 GMT
There are 551 new laws that go into effect on August 1, 2014, and Louisiana State Police Troopers would like to highlight some of the changes that both drivers and passengers should be aware of.more>>
There are 551 new laws that go into effect on August 1, 2014, and Louisiana State Police Troopers would like to highlight some of the changes that both drivers and passengers should be aware of.more>>
Thursday, July 31 2014 4:27 PM EDT2014-07-31 20:27:54 GMT
After technicians take away a man's body for an autopsy, his friend and family discover that technicians had left his detached scalp where his body was found - in the back of a friend's van.more>>
After technicians take away a man's body for an autopsy, his friend and family discover that technicians had left his detached scalp where his body was found - in the back of a friend's van.more>>
The mysterious "woman in black", who recently became a social media sensation after being spotted in several states, has reached her destination.more>>
A 32-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly choking and raping a woman he met on an online dating site, police say. Covington police have arrested Ricky Bates, 32, on one count of forcible rape. Officersmore>>
A 32-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly choking and raping a woman he met on an online dating site, police say.more>>
A party that was meant to celebrate a young woman's acceptance into college turned violent when gun shots rang out in Slidell. Slidell police have arrested three suspects following a shooting on Julymore>>
A party that was meant to celebrate a young woman's acceptance into college turned violent when gun shots rang out in Slidell. Slidell police say three suspects have been arrested following an 'ambush type' shooting on July 20.more>>
A Marrero woman was in critical condition Thursday night after she answered a ring at her door and was shot twice, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Department.more>>
A Marrero woman was in critical condition Thursday night after she answered a ring at her door and was shot twice, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Department.more>>
Friday, August 1 2014 3:27 PM EDT2014-08-01 19:27:57 GMT
Lady has had two families reject her in recent weeks including after she walked 30 miles to get back to one of the families. But a Florida heiress is stepping in to rescue the lab. more>>
Lady has had two families reject her in recent weeks including after she walked 30 miles to get back to one of the families. But a Florida heiress who loves animals is vowing to make the lab's golden years truly happy. more>>
