Jay Cutler says he wants to break up. The Denver Broncos say they want to make up. ...more

March 17, 2009

The sense of betrayal was palpable. When a group of former NFL players gathered in a Tampa hotel ballroom last week to raise awareness for the needs of their peers, they spoke from the heart about the plight of pro football's pioneers. ...more

November 16, 2008

A stirring mix of laughter and tears filled the concert hall of the Kennedy Center on Tuesday as family, teammates and colleagues celebrated the life of Hall of Fame lineman and longtime NFL union head Gene Upshaw. ...more

September 3, 2008

Gene Upshaw's associates say he logged 10 miles a day on the treadmill to stay in shape. ...more

August 24, 2008

One start, one win for Matt Ryan. Ryan, making his first preseason start, opened the second half with a touchdown pass to give Atlanta the lead and the Falcons beat the Tennessee Titans 17-3 on Friday night. ...more

August 23, 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

In three years, just about the moment Jake Plummer emerges from the Idaho foothills sporting a frayed Bucs jersey, NFL facilities may be deserted. ...more

May 25, 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

NFL owners voted unanimously Tuesday to end their labor agreement with the players' union in 2011. The league and union, however, insisted the next three seasons won't be interrupted by a contract dispute and both sides are working toward a new deal. ...more

May 20, 2008

Gene Upshaw has heard the war cry from Denver's Pat Bowlen and other NFL owners unhappy with the labor agreement hammered out in March 2006. ...more

February 1, 2008