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Jim Harbaugh's big TV moment

Published: Dec. 4, 2012 at 09:40 p.m.

During his heyday as quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts, Jim Harbaugh made a cameo on an episode of the 1990s sitcom, "Saved by the Bell: The New Class," as Screech's cousin. Read

Geno Smith tabs Jay-Z's agency as new representation

Published: May 22, 2013 at 01:18 p.m.

Geno Smith has partnered with Jay-Z on the business end of his NFL career. The New York Jets quarterback announced Wednesday that Roc Nation Sports will be his new representation. Read
Coughlin disappointed with Nicks' absence from Giants OTAs

Published: May 22, 2013 at 01:16 p.m.

Hakeem Nicks was a no-show when the New York Giants started OTAs on Wednesday. How did head coach Tom Coughlin take the unexpected news? Read
Urlacher a victim of Bears' quarterback drought

Published: May 22, 2013 at 12:26 p.m.

The Chicago Bears boast two of the greatest middle linebackers NFL history: Dick Butkus and Brian Urlacher. What is the common denominator in their failures to win a Super Bowl? Read
Ex-Bears LB Urlacher announces retirement on Twitter

Published: May 22, 2013 at 11:17 a.m.

Brian Urlacher tested free agency, but his heart was set in Chicago. The former Chicago Bears linebacker chose to retire from the NFL on Wednesday after a 13-year career with the Bears. Read
Jed York: 'Nobody knew how well' Kaepernick was going to play

Published: May 22, 2013 at 10:57 a.m.

The San Francisco 49ers' switch from Alex Smith to Colin Kaepernick seems like a no-brainer in hindsight. But did the coaching staff have serious reservations leading up to the change? Read
'Football in shorts'

Published: May 22, 2013 at 10:20 a.m.

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says you can't learn too much from OTAs, in his imitable style. Tomlin also has a new motto for the Steelers heading into training camp. Read
Browns' Haslam apologizes to owners for company's scandal

Published: May 22, 2013 at 09:39 a.m.

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam wasn't scheduled to speak to owners at the NFL Spring Meeting. But Haslam wanted a chance to explain the legal issues surrounding his company. Read
Polamalu: Steelers have an 'edge'

Published: May 22, 2013 at 09:13 a.m.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to come in third place in the AFC North this year. That, and a poor 2012 season, has Troy Polamalu and the rest of the Steelers on edge. Read
Namath says Jets didn't need to draft QB with Sanchez in tow

Published: May 22, 2013 at 07:52 a.m.

Former New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath always has been a Mark Sanchez supporter, and it sounds like Broadway Joe isn't changing his tune anytime soon. Read
Briggs filling Urlacher's old play-calling role for Bears defense

Published: May 22, 2013 at 07:31 a.m.

Lance Briggs looks around and finds himself without Brian Urlacher, his longtime partner at linebacker. Briggs, now an elder statesman for the Chicago Bears, takes the changes in stride. Read
Roethlisberger a big fan of Steelers' revamped offense

Published: May 22, 2013 at 06:53 a.m.

Ben Roethlisberger wasn't happy with the Pittsburgh Steelers' "dink-and-dunk" offense last season. Offensive coordinator Todd Haley made some changes that please his star quarterback. Read
Arians impatient with Cardinals offense

Published: May 22, 2013 at 05:59 a.m.

Bruce Arians is an offensive-minded coach, and he's not pleased with the progress the Arizona Cardinals offense is making early in the offseason workouts. He said as much Tuesday. Read
Bradford reports to Rams OTAs, but mind is on Moore tornado

Published: May 21, 2013 at 10:22 p.m.

Sam Bradford was at his Oklahoma City home when a major tornado devastated the nearby town of Moore. The St. Louis Rams QB knows the area well and is struggling to focus on football. Read
Back in Silver and Black: Woodson joins Raiders for one year

Published: May 21, 2013 at 10:11 p.m.

Charles Woodson's long trek through free agency is over. The veteran safety is returning to the Oakland Raiders, who brought him into the NFL when they drafted him in 1998. Read
Dez Bryant: I've figured out my life now

Published: May 21, 2013 at 09:27 p.m.

Dez Bryant has gone 10 months without any publicized troubles, instead making headlines for his amazing play with the Dallas Cowboys. What helped Bryant get his personal life together? Read
What a welcome wagon

Published: May 21, 2013 at 08:00 p.m.

Oakland Raiders fans remember the type of player Charles Woodson was during his eight years in Silver and Black. So they greeted him Tuesday before his visit to Raiders headquarters. Read
Top 10 quarterbacks 25 or under

Published: May 21, 2013 at 07:39 p.m.

Buoyed by the draft class of 2012, the NFL has a surplus of promising young signal-callers. We will count down the top 10 quarterbacks 25 years old or under. Read
No hot seat for Garrett

Published: May 21, 2013 at 07:14 p.m.

Jason Garrett's status as the Dallas Cowboys' play-caller is in question. Is his job as coach in jeopardy, too? None other than Jerry Jones insists Garrett has nothing to worry about there. Read
NFL wants clubs to cut players in more 'humane' way

Published: May 21, 2013 at 07:05 p.m.

How do you help players safely transition into life off the gridiron? NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday that was among the concerns discussed by officials at the NFL Spring Meeting. Read
Bolts sign Starks for needed O-line depth

Published: May 21, 2013 at 05:49 p.m.

Max Starks became the solution the San Diego Chargers' left tackle problem Tuesday, when he signed a one-year contract with the team. Count the Chargers lucky to have such an option available. Read
Commish: NFL's thoughts are with people of Oklahoma

Published: May 21, 2013 at 05:34 p.m.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell opened his Tuesday news conference at the NFL Spring Meeting in Boston by reflecting on those people affected by the horrific tornado in Moore, Okla. Read
Goodell: 2014 draft will be held in May

Published: May 21, 2013 at 05:27 p.m.

The NFL draft has become a Radio City Music Hall tradition. It will be held there again in 2014 -- albeit at a later date -- but NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell isn't sure what will happen after that. Read
Romo believes he's no '8-8 quarterback'

Published: May 21, 2013 at 05:08 p.m.

The Dallas Cowboys finished 2012 with an 8-8 record. Quarterback Tony Romo is the convenient scapegoat, but that lets owner Jerry Jones off the hook for two seasons of mediocrity. Read
Top 10 quarterbacks 25 or under: Andy Dalton

Published: May 21, 2013 at 05:06 p.m.

Andy Dalton has taken the Cincinnati Bengals to the playoffs twice in two seasons. That earns him a spot on Gregg Rosenthal's list of top 10 QBs 25 or under, but Dalton is far from a finished product. Read
'I can't do it alone'

Published: May 21, 2013 at 04:13 p.m.

Stephen Ross wants the Super Bowl back in South Florida, but it won't happen in 2016 or 2017. So when? The Miami Dolphins owner says he'll need public dollars to make it happen. Read