No need to overthink it: Alabama is No. 1 in the AP preseason Top 25.

The Crimson Tide became the first program in 12 years to take the top spot in The Associated Press preseason media poll...

The Ravens have shut down their practice facility until Monday following multiple positive tests within the organization.

Kaepernick hasn't played since the end of the 2016 season when he was cut by San Francisco.

Dwayne Haskins was hit by a truck while he was walking on a South Florida highway.

HEADLINE: AP Analysis: Roethlisberger Suspended

CAPTION: AP pro football writer Barry Wilner says the six-game suspension handed down to Ben Roethlisberger Wednesday follows a pattern set forth by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell....

HEADLINE: Gators, Sooners ready for BCS title game

CAPTION: The BCS championship game is a matchup of two high-scoring teams, Oklahoma and Florida. The Sooners are led by Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford....

HEADLINE: Bears disappointed with Super Bowl loss<br/>
CAPTION: The Chicago Bears were disappointed with their defeat in Super Bowl XLI, losing to the Colts 29-17. And yet, they still have high hopes for next seaso<br/>n. (Feb. 4)

HEADLINE: Patriots fans: 'saying a lot of prayers'

CAPTION: Patriots fans reacted to news that their quarterback Tom Brady, the NFL's reigning MVP and one of the most consistent starters in league history, may have sustained a...

HEADLINE: NFL Week 4 Preview

CAPTION: AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner previews Week 4 in the NFL, when Brett Favre and the Vikings host his former team, Green Bay. The Chargers travel to Pittsburgh, and two 3-0 teams meet as...

HEADLINE: Warner, Arizona agree to 2-year, $23 million deal

CAPTION: Kurt Warner is staying with the Arizona Cardinals, agreeing to a two-year, $23 million contract and is ready to play after a season in which he led...

The Broncos braved the cold for their first full practice of Super Bowl week, working in pads for nearly two hours after a 30-minute walkthrough session yesterday.

The decision bucks a trend that sees most Super...

HEADLINE: Showdown in Miami<br/>
CAPTION: AP Sports Correspondent Jack Briggs reports on Sunday's face-off between SuperBowl contenders, the Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts.<br/> (Jan. 31)[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]

HEADLINE: College Football Preview

CAPTION: AP College Football Writer Ralph Russo previews three games this week, including No. 1 Florida meeting No. 4 LSU. In another key SEC game, No. 3 Alabama takes on No. 20 Ole Miss. In the...

HEADLINE: Aaron Rodgers wins AP NFL MVP

CAPTION: Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award. Rodgers received 48 of the 50 votes for the award in...

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A few weeks ago, not many people outside the US had heard of Jack Kemp - but since becoming number two in his party's bid for the White House he's the hottest act in
town.
The...

HEADLINE: Steel City fans give Big Ben the cold shoulder

CAPTION: Fans in Pittsburgh say they agree with the NFL in suspending their star quarterback and some add they hope the team trades Ben Roethlisberger away....

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Presidential hopeful Bob Dole starts his hard sell in earnest Monday when the Republicans kick off their convention in San D
iego.
A campaign that had been described as lacklustre has...

HEADLINE: Week 6: Saints rout Giants, Vikings win

CAPTION: The Saints routed the Giants, 48-27, in a meeting of unbeaten teams. Drew Brees had four touchdown passes in the
win.
Vikings rally to beat...

HEADLINE Top NFL picks ready for draft night

CAPTION: Presumptive top NFL draft pick Andrew Luck led a group of NFL draft prospects at a youth football event in New York Wednesday. Luck and Heisman Trophy winner Robert...

HEADLINE: What the Saints must do to win the Super Bowl<br/>
CAPTION: Associated Press reporter Brett Martel breaks down what the New Orleans Saints have to do to come out victorious in the Super Bowl on Sunda<br/>y. (Feb. 5)

HEADLINE: Does Whisenhunt have an edge over Tomlin?

CAPTION: Does Cardinals' head coach Ken Whisenhunt have an edge over Pittsburgh's Mike Tomlin? Just two seasons ago, Whisenhunt was the Steelers' offensive coordinator. (Jan
....

HEADLINE: Vick, Eagles work out six-year pact

CAPTION: The Eagles and quarterback Michael Vick have agreed to a six-year contract that again makes him among the NFL''s highest-paid players. A source familiar with the...

HEADLINE: The strategy behind drafting quarterbacks<br/>
CAPTION: The AP's Barry Wilner analyzes why some NFL teams might decide to pick a quarterback after the first round of the NFL draft.<br/> (April 20)

HEADLINE: Packers star stands up for Cutler

CAPTION: Green Bay Packers defensive tackle B. J. Raji defended Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler Monday, after Cutler received criticism for not finishing Sunday's NFL Championship...