NFL
Evgeni Malkin re-signs with Penguins for 5 years
Evgeni Malkin is staying in Pittsburgh for quite some time. The Penguins signed the MVP finalist to a five-year extension worth $43.5 million on Wednesday, a deal that will keep him under contract until 2013-14. The 21-year-old forward still has one year left on his initial three-year, entry level contract.
Favre considers return to NFL or does he?
Brett Favre dismissed an ESPN report that he's considering coming out of retirement as "all rumor."
Judge declares mistrial for former Bengal WR
A judge has declared a mistrial in the assault case of former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry.
Patriots DB Andrews arrested for assault with gun
New England Patriots defensive back Willie Andrews was held without bail Monday after allegedly pointing a handgun at his girlfriend's head.
Lightning get short-term rights to Malone, Roberts
The Tampa Bay Lightning acquired the short-term negotiating rights to Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Ryan Malone and Gary Roberts on Saturday for a conditional draft pick.
Goodell: NFL rookie pay scale 'ridiculous'
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it's "ridiculous" to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts, and wants the issue addressed in contract talks.
Buffalo Bills' Lynch loses license over hit-run
Bills running back Marshawn Lynch had his driver's license revoked in traffic court on Friday after saying he didn't know he hit someone while driving on a Buffalo street last month.
Judge gives Jets fan time to amend Patriots suit
A federal judge has given a New York Jets season-ticket holder more time to amend a lawsuit that seeks millions from the New England Patriots and coach Bill Belichick for "deceiving customers" by videotaping opponents' signals.
Giants give G Chris Snee 6-year, $43.5M extension
The New York Giants guaranteed that their offensive line will stay together for the foreseeable future, signing guard Chris Snee on Wednesday to a six-year, $43.5 million contract extension.
NFL looking into arrest of Broncos WR Marshall
The NFL is looking into the March 6 arrest of Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall on a misdemeanor battery charge for allegedly hitting his girlfriend.
Recently retired Strahan joins Fox pregame show
Within minutes of his introduction as the newest member of Fox's NFL pregame show, Michael Strahan was spouting his opinion on Plaxico Burress' contract dispute, debating the issue with Jimmy Johnson, and trading barbs with Terry Bradshaw about their respective divorces.
Police: Walker went 'willingly' with Vegas robbers
One man was arrested and a second was sought Tuesday in a robbery and beating that left Oakland Raiders receiver Javon Walker unconscious on a side street after a long night of partying at Las Vegas nightclubs.
Don Imus says he was making a 'sarcastic point'
Don Imus, responding to criticism about racial remarks on his radio program, said on the air Tuesday he was trying to "make a sarcastic point" about unfair treatment of blacks in the criminal justice system but had been misunderstood.
Don Imus says race comment was misunderstood
Months after returning to the radio with a pledge to mend the wounds caused by his comments about a women's basketball team, Don Imus is once again defending on-air remarks regarding race.
Recently retired Strahan joins Fox pregame show
Within minutes of his introduction as the newest member of Fox's NFL pregame show, Michael Strahan was spouting his opinion on Plaxico Burress' contract dispute, debating the issue with Jimmy Johnson, and trading barbs with Terry Bradshaw about their respective divorces.
Hornets G Butler charged with flashing loaded gun
New Orleans Hornets guard Rasual Butler has been charged with flashing a loaded gun near a South Florida nightclub.
Panthers WR Jarrett pleads guilty to DWI charge
Carolina Panthers receiver Dwayne Jarrett pleaded guilty to driving while impaired on Monday, minutes before he was scheduled to go on trial.
Jevon Kearse charged with DUI
Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a traffic stop near the Vanderbilt University campus.
No more Pacman? Jones wants to drop nickname
No more "Pacman"?
Harris says 'classy' talks led to deal with Bears
Tommie Harris says the talks that led to his four-year, $40 million contract with the Chicago Bears were businesslike and "classy."