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NFL players: League hid injuries by pushing pills

A group of retired NFL players says in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the league, thirsty for profits, illegally supplied them with risky narcotics and other painkillers that numbed their injuries for games and led to medical complications down the road.

Manziel texted Browns urging selection, ‘wreck this league’ together

Browns quarterbacks coach Dowell Loggains said in a radio interview Thursday that as Johnny Manziel was sliding in the first round of the NFL draft last week, he sent a text message urging Cleveland to select him.

PHOTOS: Legends ladies return to action

The Las Vegas Sin hosted the Green Bay Chill in their Legends Football League home opener at the Thomas & Mack Center on Thursday night.

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Former NFL player Hernandez indicted in 2012 killing in Boston

Aaron Hernandez ambushed and shot to death two men after a chance encounter inside a Boston nightclub weeks before he signed a five-year, $40 million contract with the New England Patriots, prosecutors said Thursday.

Panthers DE Hardy remains jailed after arrest

Panthers Pro Bowl defensive end Greg Hardy will spend Tuesday night in jail after being arrested on misdemeanor charges of assault on a female and communicating threats.

Rice, Graham receive NFL tryouts

Former UNLV wide receiver Jerry Rice Jr. will try out for the Baltimore Ravens this weekend, and ex-UCLA defensive end and Silverado High School graduate Keenan Graham will shot a shot with the Chicago Bears.

Rutgers dismisses QB after assault charge filed

Rutgers announced Tuesday that it has dismissed quarterback Philip Nelson from its football program after he was charged in connection with an assault that left another man critically injured in Minnesota.

Las Vegas Bowl set for Dec. 20

The Las Vegas Bowl will be played Dec. 20 at Sam Boyd Stadium, according to an announcement from ESPN Events.

 
Networks show Michael Sam kiss with no hesitation

When a sobbing Michael Sam celebrated his selection in the NFL draft by the St. Louis Rams by hugging and kissing his partner, another man, it brought the reality to TV screens everywhere that an openly gay athlete had taken an unprecedented step toward an NFL career.

Bucs’ draft will benefit McCown

Fourteen quarterbacks were called during the three-day NFL Draft marathon, and at least half will be busts in the long run. Expect none to make a bigger impact this season than Josh McCown will for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

St. Louis offers Sam perfect opportunity

NEW YORK — In St. Louis, Michael Sam might have found the perfect spot to pursue an NFL career and try to become the league’s first openly gay player.