LOS ANGELES — Charles “Bubba” Smith who played nine seasons in the NFL and starred in six “Police Academy” movies as officer Hightower,  has died at 66. TMZ reports: Law enforcement officials tell TMZ … LAPD received a 911 call at 12:54PM today — and officers responded to his home in the Baldwin Hills area. […]

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Eagles defensive tackle Mike Patterson likely will stay overnight at a hospital after suffering a seizure at training camp at Lehigh University, trainer Rick Burkholder said Wednesday. Patterson dropped to the ground between plays during a morning practice, and the player began violently shaking. He was immediately tended to by Burkholder and […]

This is the first of an eight-part series that breaks down every division in the NFL before the kickoff of the 2011 season on Sept. 8. Today we preview the AFC North. Our next preview tomorrow will focus on the AFC East Baltimore Ravens (12-4 last season). Losing popular vets Derrick Mason, Todd Heap, Willis […]

Former New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss has retired after 13 years of service, Moss, arguably one of the greatest receivers ever, ends his careers with 954 receptions, 14,858 receiving yards, and 153 touchdowns. ESPN reports: Moss finished 2010 with 28 receptions — including just six in eight games with Tennessee — along with […]

ESPN reported early Thursday that the New Orleans Saints have agreed on a deal that will send running back Reggie Bush to the Miami Dolphins. Bush was an integral member of the Saint’s Super Bowl XLIV team, but the former Heisman Trophy winner has missed 20 games in the past four seasons. After New Orleans […]

Washington Washington Football Team quarterback Donovan McNabb will be traded to the Minnesota Vikings, according to NFL insider Jay Glazer McNabb played one season with the Washington Football Team after being traded from the Philadelphia Eagles. Yahoo Sports reports: Yet according to Jay Glazer, McNabb is finally on his way to play for the Minnesota […]

WASHINGTON — NFL owners and players agreed early Monday to the terms of a deal to end the lockout, and players were expected to begin the voting process later in the day, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the process was supposed to […]

*Click on link below to view graphic image* Austin, Tx. police are reporting that Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson brutally beat his roommate Clavens Charles in a fight over their living arrangements. TMZ reports: According to the police report, Benson allegedly continued to strike Charles “with several more closed fists all over Clavens face […]

LOS ANGELES — Mark Duper, Ottis Anderson and 73 other former players sued the National Football League, claiming it concealed information about the danger of concussions for decades. The negligence, fraud and liability suit was filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court. Many players’ wives also are plaintiffs. The suit alleges the NFL knew as […]

BAKERSFIELD, Calif.— Life in Bakersfield after a brief NFL stint had not been kind to running back David Lee “Deacon” Turner. After at least two dozen run-ins with the law, Turner, 56, was shot and killed in front of a convenience store Sunday by a Kern County deputy after he allegedly hit an officer with […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams is suing his ex-girlfriend, former Miss Texas USA Brooke Daniels for the $76,00 engagement ring he offered her. Williams has declined to comment for the story, but in an affidavit signed by Williams, he claims he sent $5,000 for school and dental bills, a baseball for Daniels’ brother and […]

Nike has re-signed Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick to an endorsement deal Friday, nearly four years after dropping him amid his legal troubles. Nike originally signed Vick as a rookie in 2001, and later terminated his contract in August 2007 after pleading guilty to dog fighting. The Grio Reports: “Michael is committed to working with […]