Urlacher walks away from bad deals

This is Brian Urlacher's official explanation for his NFL retirement:"Although I could continue playing, I'm not sure I would bring a performance or passion that's up to my standards," Urlacher wrote... Read More

Report: Goodson to practice Tuesday

A person familiar with the situation tells the Associated Press that Jets running back Mike Goodson is expected to return to practice Tuesday despite his legal troubles.The person spoke on condition... Read More

Bears will retire Mike Ditka's No. 89

Hall of Famer Mike Ditka will have his No. 89 retired by the Chicago Bears next season.The Bears said Friday the number will be retired at halftime of their Monday night game against the Dallas Cowbo... Read More

Ex-Bears player Dick Evey, 72, dies

Dick Evey (EE'-vee), a tackle who played most of his eight seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, has died at age 72.Smith Funeral & Cremation Service in Maryville, Tenn., says he died Thursday a... Read More

RG3 aiming to return for opener

Robert Griffin III's rehab started with a ''cry festival.'' Then came a special new passcode for his cellphone and a chance to hash things with coach Mike Shanahan.There's also been a Twitter rant ab... Read More

Bills fan gets OJ tattoo on thigh

In the years since his NFL playing days, O.J. Simpson's reputation and legacy have changed a bit. However, at least one Bills fan is willing to focus on the franchise's second-leading rusher's stats a... Read More

Jaworski serious about Tebow in AFL

Could it be Tebow Time in the Arena Football League?Philadelphia Soul part owner Ron Jaworski said on Wednesday he was serious about his offer to former New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow to join th... Read More

Giants' Hynoski to have knee surgery

The New York Giants may have to start looking for a fullback.Starter Henry Hynoski will have surgery Friday to repair his medial collateral ligament and a chip fracture in his left knee. The three-ye... Read More

Geno Smith picks Jay-Z's agency

Geno Smith has joined Jay-Z for one big sports and hip-hop collaboration.The New York Jets rookie quarterback has chosen the rap artist's new Roc Nation Sports to represent him. Smith, who slipped ou... Read More

Ravens LB Brown out after surgery

Ravens rookie linebacker Arthur Brown will be sidelined for at least a month while he recovers from sports hernia surgery.Brown, the Ravens' second-round draft pick, had the operation two weeks ago f... Read More