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Torrey Smith: Pats fans used dead brother taunts

Published: Jan. 22, 2013 at 02:24 p.m.

Sunday's AFC Championship Game loss brought out the worst in a handful of the New England Patriots faithful, according to Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith. Read

Report: Nicks skips OTAs over contract

Published: May 22, 2013 at 10:44 p.m.

Hakeem Nicks didn't attend New York Giants organized team activities Wednesday. According to one report, the wide receiver's absence is tied to his unhappiness over his contract situation. Read
Tebow, Texas Ranger

Published: May 22, 2013 at 10:09 p.m.

In the latest example of why the Internet is the best thing ever, the world now has possession of a 1,463-word manifesto by Chuck Norris expressing his admiration and respect for Tim Tebow. Yup. Read
Barden back to Giants?

Published: May 22, 2013 at 08:35 p.m.

Ramses Barden said in February it was best that he moved on from the New York Giants. Three months later, it looks like the veteran wide receiver might have changed his mind about Big Blue. Read
Harbaugh brushes off speculation Moss could join 49ers

Published: May 22, 2013 at 07:45 p.m.

Randy Moss left the San Francisco 49ers on good terms and is staying in shape. Might the team consider bringing him back in the wake of Michael Crabtree's Achilles tendon surgery? Read
Warm welcome from Raiders Nation swayed Woodson to sign

Published: May 22, 2013 at 07:44 p.m.

Charles Woodson originally said he wanted to sign with a contender. The Oakland Raiders aren't expected to be that in 2013, but Woodson believes the team is "looking on the up." Read
Bryant 'really a joy to coach' after early problems, Garrett says

Published: May 22, 2013 at 07:00 p.m.

Dez Bryant's Dallas Cowboys career has been marked by off-the-field problems, but he said he has "found himself." Does Cowboys coach Jason Garrett agree with the wide receiver? Read
Niners expect Crabtree to play in 2013

Published: May 22, 2013 at 06:09 p.m.

Coach Jim Harbaugh insists Michael Crabtree is not expected to miss the full 2013 NFL season after undergoing Achilles tendon surgery. What can the San Francisco 49ers expect when he returns? Read
Urlacher: 'I'm just not quite the same player,' so I retired

Published: May 22, 2013 at 05:57 p.m.

Why did Brian Urlacher retire? The Chicago Bears legend told "The Rich Eisen Podcast" that he couldn't ignore the truth, saying, "Honestly, I'm just not quite the same player I used to be." Read
Top 10 quarterbacks 25 or under: Sam Bradford

Published: May 22, 2013 at 05:49 p.m.

Sam Bradford has the pedigree of a No. 1 draft pick but the numbers of a below-average starter. So where will the St. Louis Rams QB's career go from here? Gregg Rosenthal examines. Read
Jaworski skeptical Kelly's Eagles offense can be NFL success

Published: May 22, 2013 at 05:32 p.m.

Coach Chip Kelly made some unique changes to the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason. Will Kelly's offense translate to the next level? Former Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski is skeptical. Read
Sanchez a 'disappointment' to Ryan on first day of Jets practice

Published: May 22, 2013 at 04:51 p.m.

Mark Sanchez threw three interceptions in New York Jets practice Wednesday, "absolutely" disappointing coach Rex Ryan. It's early, but that's not a good sign for Sanchez. Read
Lotulelei, Panthers agree to deal

Published: May 22, 2013 at 04:49 p.m.

The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms on a contract with No. 14 overall pick Star Lotulelei on Wednesday. Will the Panthers now boast one of the NFL's most improved front sevens? Read
Rodgers: Pack should retire Favre's number before he's in Hall

Published: May 22, 2013 at 04:17 p.m.

Aaron Rodgers says it's already "been too long" a wait for Brett Favre's number to be retired by the Green Bay Packers. Is this another step toward reconciliation between Favre and his former team? Read
What will 49ers do now?

Published: May 22, 2013 at 03:00 p.m.

Colin Kaepernick relied on Michael Crabtree down the stretch last season. But with Crabtree injured, how will the San Francisco 49ers replace the star wide receiver in their passing attack? Read
Ravens rookie LB Brown out 4 to 6 weeks after hernia surgery

Published: May 22, 2013 at 02:56 p.m.

The Baltimore Ravens will go through organized team activities without rookie Arthur Brown, a projected starting linebacker. The 2013 second-round draft pick underwent surgery for a sports hernia. Read
Crabtree tears Achilles tendon, expected to be out 6 months

Published: May 22, 2013 at 01:53 p.m.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree tore his Achilles tendon during organized team activities Tuesday, a person informed of the injury told Ian Rapoport. Read
Current, former players reacts to Urlacher's retirement

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

Brian Urlacher retired on Wednesday after 13 seasons, all with the Chicago Bears. Current and former players alike reacted on Twitter to the star linebacker's announcement. Read
Geno Smith taps Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports to represent him

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

Jay-Z quickly is making his mark on the sports world. The rap mogul's Roc Nation Sports landed its second major football client Wednesday: New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith. Read
Coughlin: Nicks should be at Giants OTAs

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

Hakeem Nicks was a no-show when the New York Giants started organized team activities Wednesday. How did coach Tom Coughlin take the unexpected news? Not well, it seems. Read
Urlacher was a victim of Bears' QB drought

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

The Chicago Bears boast two of the greatest middle linebackers in NFL history: Dick Butkus and Brian Urlacher. Deficient QB play is the common denominator in their failures to win a Super Bowl. Read
Urlacher announces retirement

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

Brian Urlacher tested free agency, but his heart was set in Chicago. The former Bears linebacker chose to retire from the NFL on Wednesday after a 13-year career in the Windy City. Read
Jed York: 'Nobody knew' how Kaepernick would play for 49ers

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

The San Francisco 49ers' QB 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 organized team activities, in his imitable style. Tomlin also has a new motto for the Steelers heading into training camp. Read
Browns' Haslam tells owners he's sorry 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 coming season. That, and a poor 2012 season, has Troy Polamalu and the rest of the Steelers on edge. Read