Some fans attending the Falcons' opening day of minicampwore No. 2 jerseys in early tribute to the team's new hopeat quarterback, rookie Matt Ryan.

In discussions of changes to the N.F.L.?s confidential rulebook, known as the game operations manual, one team, the New England Patriots, has surfaced more than any other.

Randy Pausch, who has pancreatic cancer and whose book, ?The Last Lecture,? has been an inspiration to many, was invited to Pittsburgh Steelers practice.

He's a 25-year-old mechanical engineer who hasn't rushed a yard in his life.But the machine Seth Kuhlman built could provide the NFL with some of themost comprehensive information available on how and why turf-related injuries occur.

Nearly all 85 players in Baltimore Ravens camp were involved in a squabble Saturdaythat began when offensive tackle Oniel Cousins and defensive tackle Amon Gordonthrew punches after running back Allen Patrick was taken down hard on a burst upthe middle.

Receiver Mario Manningham and quarterback Andre' Woodson were sidelinedby injuries Saturday during the New York Giants' minicamp for rookies and free agents.

Roy Williams is a five-time Pro Bowler. So why isn't he happy in Dallas' system? Adam Schein explains why the safety may want out.

The Florida state attorney's office has dropped its case against starting Denver Broncos defensive tackle Marcus Thomas.

Former NFL lineman Luis Sharpe was sentenced Friday to six years in prison and four years' probation for a series of drug offenses.

Former NFL lineman Luis Sharpe was sentenced Friday to six years in prison and four years' probation for a series of drug offenses.

The older brother of New York Jets safety Abram Elam was fatally shot, the third sibling in the family to die by gunfire since 1987.

Matt Ryan will have his first chance to prove he can be more than just another clipboard-toting rookie observer when the new Atlanta Falcons quarterback participates in a three-day minicamp beginning Saturday.

Former NFL lineman Luis Sharpe was sentenced Friday to six years in prison and four years' probation for a series of drug offenses.

L.T. is one of the NFL's toughest players, so how did he respond to being called "soft?" The Chargers star let BDDSP know.

Former NFL lineman Luis Sharpe was sentenced Friday to six years in prison and four years' probation for a series of drug offenses.The 47-year-old Sharpe played for the St. Louis and Arizona Cardinals from 1982-94 and was a three-time Pro Bowl selection.In a pre-sentence report, Sharpe admitted that he first started using cocaine when he was a 21-year-old rookie in the NFL and it was "the worst mistake I ever made.

The older brother of New York Jets safety Abram Elam was fatally shot, the third sibling in the family to die by gunfire since 1987.Riviera Beach police officers were called to the scene of a shooting at about 12:35 p.m. Friday, and found Donald Charles Elam shot in the lower back, according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office news release.Donald Elam, 33, was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.

New videotapes showing that the Patriots spied on opponents raise the question of whether the tapes contained new evidence of cheating.

Kenny Phillips, the Giants 2008 first-round pick, has chosen to wear No. 21 as a tribute to Sean Taylor.

The older brother of New York Jets safety Abram Elam was fatally shot, the third sibling in the family to die by gunfire since 1987.

Chris Long learned pretty quickly that his status as the St. Louis Rams' No. 1 pick in this year's draft does not disqualify him from rookie chores.