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Report: Police have not ruled Aaron Hernandez out as a suspect in murder probe

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has not been ruled out as a suspect in an ongoing homicide investigation in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, Karen Anderson WBZ-TV in Boston reports. Anderson reports that Massachusetts State police returned to Hernandez's home on Wednesday. Show More Summary

Saints' Gleason accepts apologies from three Atlanta radio hosts

Shortly after 790 the Zone fired three radio hosts for mocking Steve Gleason, who suffers from ALS, the trio took to Facebook and Twitter to offer their apologies. Gleason graciously accepted their apologies on Tuesday.

Fantasy Football Team Names: Game of Thrones Edition

Part of the fun of fantasy football is making up a stupid team name. Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin believes there are parallels between football and the world he created. New York fans should be happy to know that the Giants—as the "heroes" of the NFL—get the honor of being the Stark family. Show More Summary

Cheerleader Wardrobe Malfunction at Patriots Game (Yes, I Have The Picture)

Cheerleader Debbie Brooks is furious with the mice in the cheerleader locker room. "One of these little %$#@&^ chewed up part of the clasp on my top, so, like, the thing flew apart right on TV," she said. Frankly this article is just an excuse for the picture. Read more NFL news on BleacherReport.com

Tim Tebow Must Emerge as Primary Backup in Order to Stay on Patriots' Roster

Newly signed New England Patriots' quarterback, Tim Tebow, must prove that he’s better than Ryan Mallett during training camp and throughout the preseason unless he could find himself jobless yet again. Tebow had a tough time finding...Show More Summary

Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez questioned by police in homicide probe

According to Pete Thamel and Greg Bedard of Sports Illustrated, New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was questioned by Massachusetts State police investigating a possible homicide in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. The body of an unidentified 27-year-old Boston man was discovered by a jogger in a clearing in a North Attleboro, Mass. Show More Summary

Fresh out of jail, Chad Johnson wants another shot at the NFL

Now that he's served a 30-day sentence, reduced to seven days, for showing disrespect in a Broward County, Fla. courtroom, former NFL receiver Chad Johnson would very much like to become current NFL receiver Chad Johnson. And so, the...Show More Summary

The Shutdown Corner Scouting Report: Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel

The recent Twitter assertion from Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel that he "can't wait to leave College Station" has many wondering if it's time to scout him as a 2014 draft prospect. Manziel, the NCAA's leader in total yards inShow More Summary

Gleason accepts the apologies of radio hosts

The idiots who thought it would be a good idea to make fun of Steve Gleason’s ALS paid for their lack of judgement and humor with their jobs. But Gleason himself has taken the high road, accepting the apologies of the idiots in question, calling their contrition “genuine.” Gleason posted that message on his Facebook…

6 Ways You Know You Are a New England Patriots Fan

There's something special about New England Patriots fans. We share a unique bond. We weren't all there to witness the earliest days of the franchise, but we were there to experience the critical turning point, when Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick and Tom Brady changed everything forever. Show More Summary

New York Jets: Roster Bubble Players to Watch

The New York Jets are reaching that time of year when roster bubble players need to prove themselves or they might find themselves out of the NFL for a year. Some relatively obscure players with potential will be worth watching in training camp this summer. Show More Summary

Snoop Lion vs. Richard Sherman: Who Won Offseason'S Funniest Camp Battle?

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman locked down a host of typically productive NFL receivers in 2012, but before the 2013 campaign, he was tested by hip-hop legend Snoop Lion, formerly known as Snoop Dogg. The southern California-based...Show More Summary

Atlanta Sports Radio Hosts Fired for Mocking Former Saints Player Steve Gleason

Three Atlanta-area radio hosts have been fired after mocking former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason in one of their on-air segments. Gleason is currently retired and battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease. Show More Summary

Power Ranking the Best Shutdown Cornerbacks in the NFL

True shutdown corners are rare in the NFL. And as offenses continue to develop and throw new wrinkles into the system every year, elite cornerbacks are becoming more and more valuable. The following five cornerbacks are the few who have established themselves as the game's shutdown corners. Show More Summary

Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders Don Bikinis and Dance to Taylor Swift's '22'

If you never made it to the end of a Taylor Swift music video, you might be in luck with this version that should have you captivated for the requisite four minutes. The Miami Dolphins cheerleaders are here with a music video that will...Show More Summary

Atlanta Radio Station Apologizes For Mocking Former Saints Player Steve Gleason

Three Atlanta area radio hosts have been suspended indefinitely after one of their segments was used to mock former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason, who is now retired and battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease. Show More Summary

Brian Quick slides to No. 4 on Rams depth chart

In an effort to improve a passing game led by the first pick in the 2010 draft, the Rams have been loading up the depth chart at receiver every season since then.  This year, a first-round pick and a third-rounder were devoted to the position.  Last year, receivers arrived via rounds two and four.  In…

Brian Banks’ accuser ordered to pay $2.6 million in damages to Long Beach School District

Per multiple reports, Wanetta Gibson, the woman who falsely accused linebacker Brian Banks of rape when they were both students at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, has been ordered to repay $2.6 million in damages related to the $1.5 million she received from the Long Beach School District in a 2007 lawsuit, claiming an unsafe environment. Show More Summary

Pioli joins Football Night in America, Pro Football Talk

Maybe we’ll now finally get to the bottom of whether Vladimir Putin lifted Robert Kraft’s Super Bowl ring. The guy who set the table for coach Bill Belichick’s three Super Bowl wins in four seasons has entered the NBC family. As explained by Richard Deitsch of SI.com, former Chiefs G.M. and Patriots V.P. of player…

Rounding Up the Latest Offseason Buzz Surrounding the Chicago Bears

Last Thursday marked the end of the Bears' offseason workouts as they finished their mandatory veteran minicamp and now get a few weeks of downtime before the start of training camp. Training camp will begin for the Bears on July 25 on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Ill. Show More Summary

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