A federal appeals court on Tuesday backed the judge who ruled against the NFL and let quarterback Michael Vick keep more than $16 million in roster bonuses from the Atlanta Falcons. ...more

November 11, 2009

More games that count, perhaps as early as August 2011? That's exactly what NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wants. ...more

March 26, 2009

The third time around was no charm for former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue, who once again was stiff-armed away from the steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. ...more

January 31, 2009

Even a $7 billion industry can't shrug off a new economic order. The nation's harsh economic environment served as a grim backdrop for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's state-of-the-league address Friday, two days before the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals meet in the Super Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. ...more

January 30, 2009

The Arena Football League announced Monday it was suspending operations for the 2009 season. A statement from the league confirmed the AFL's board of directors met via conference call Sunday evening and voted in favor of suspension. The statement said the decision is "subject to agreement and cooperation with the Arena Football League Players Association while the league works on developing a long-term plan to improve its economic model." ...more

December 16, 2008

Whether he was flattening linebackers in the open field or staring down NFL owners across the bargaining table, Gene Upshaw left quite a mark. ...more

August 22, 2008

Steven Stamkos' first pro contract is signed and sealed. Now he just has to deliver. ...more

July 30, 2008

Baseball commissioner Bud Selig on Tuesday repeated his oft-made assertion that the Rays, Florida Marlins and Oakland Athletics can't compete unless they get new ballparks. ...more

July 16, 2008

Brett Myers, leading the major leagues with 24 home runs allowed and coming off the shortest start of his career with the Phillies, is headed to the minor leagues. ...more

July 2, 2008

An $8 billion sports empire struck back decisively Tuesday when NFL owners voted unanimously to sack a labor agreement they overwhelmingly approved in 2006. ...more

May 21, 2008