As his 80th birthday party was about to kick off, Don Shula walked through the entrance of the stadium lobby holding his wife's hand and surveying the big room filled with family, friends and former players. ...more

January 3, 2010

Peyton Manning and the rest of the Colts accepted Jim Caldwell's plan. ...more

December 28, 2009

In case you had any doubts, it's always been Belichick. People wondered how New England coach Bill Belichick would survive when coordinators Romeo Crennel and Charlie Weis departed after the 2004 season. ...more

October 25, 2009

Things were a little different 36 years ago, when Super Bowls still retained some humility while Carly Simon's "You're So Vain" ruled the pop charts. ...more

January 27, 2009

Almost seven years to the day after his dismissal as coach of the Buccaneers, Tony Dungy announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday, ending a historic 13-year run that reverberates far beyond the sidelines. ...more

January 12, 2009

FOOTBALL   Springstead's defense is playing at an all-time pace; pitches fourth shutout in past five home games.   AT HOME, EAGLE "D" HASN'T GIVEN UP A POINT IN 13 QTRS.   ...more

October 18, 2008

a kaleidoscope of painted faces, replica jerseys, marching-band anthems, tailgate feasts, gigantic stadiums, wall-to-wall television coverage, omnipresent fantasy leagues and, yes, wagering - it's almost a nation unto itself. ...more

September 10, 2008

Film this. ...more

February 4, 2008

A season that began with a petty theft has a chance to end with grand larceny. ...more

February 3, 2008

Hey, nobody's perfect. Let's stop beating up the 1972 Dolphins for wanting the 2007 New England Patriots to lose Super Bowl XLII. ...more

January 28, 2008