Patriots' Rob Gronkowski has more surgery

Patriots' Rob Gronkowski has more surgery

All-Pro tight end Gronkowski undergoes back surgery Tuesday, his fifth operation this year.

NFL stadium at Chavez Ravine tough sell with Frank McCourt in the mix

Documents show the former Dodgers owner has the option to buy back Dodger Stadium land if another sports facility is built there. That doesn't bode well for an NFL deal at the site.

Frank McCourt could be sole landlord if NFL comes to Dodger Stadium site

Previously unreleased details of the sales agreement with Guggenheim show that McCourt will play a key role in whether the NFL returns to L.A. — and he will profit either way.

Tim Tebow and Patriots, an unholy alliance? Well, it could work

The NFL's most devout figure has joined its most Machiavellian organization. A strange fit, sure, but they might be just the team to bring the best out of him.

Ravens release Vonta Leach after failing to agree on new deal

Leach, an All-Pro fullback, is the latest starter to leave Baltimore after its Super Bowl victory. Leach and the team could not agree on a restructured contract.

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Reporter Sarah Hashim-Waris has details on the death of NASCAR driver Jason Leffler, who died after a crash during a sprint car race at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey.

Steelers tackle Michael Adams is stabbed in attempted carjacking

Steelers tackle Michael Adams is stabbed in attempted carjacking

Duffy Waldorf takes one-stroke lead in Champions Tour event in Des Moines.

Jaguars' Maurice Jones-Drew accused of battery in Florida

Jaguars' Maurice Jones-Drew accused of battery in Florida

Jacksonville running back maintains his innocence in alleged altercation at a St. Augustine restaurant.

Peyton Manning was glad to be of service on USO tour

Peyton Manning was glad to be of service on USO tour

NFL star Peyton Manning visited Italy, Afghanistan and Persian Gulf on a six-day tour in March. The soldiers were jazzed, but he says the pleasure was all his.

Peyton Manning is feeling more comfortable &#8212; even in Persian Gulf

Peyton Manning is feeling more comfortable — even in Persian Gulf

Peyton Manning is more relaxed heading into second year as Broncos' QB, after an off-season featuring a USO tour and golf at Augusta instead of injury rehab.

Peyton Manning is a true man of letters, the handwritten kind

Peyton Manning is a true man of letters, the handwritten kind

Peyton Manning, a four-time NFL MVP, was raised to write thank-you notes, and he has continued doing so in adulthood —to fellow NFL players upon their retirement.

San Francisco's Michael Crabtree has surgery to repair torn Achilles' tendon

San Francisco's Michael Crabtree has surgery to repair torn Achilles' tendon

Crabtree, the 49ers' leading receiver last season, was injured during a seven-on-seven drill in an organized team activity on Tuesday. Coach Jim Harbaugh does not anticipate that Crabtree will miss the entire season.

Super Bowl L, LI locations chosen

Super Bowl L, LI locations chosen

San Francisco and Houston beat out Miami as the future Super Bowl host cities.

Former UCLA safety Rahim Moore is putting past, well, behind him

Former UCLA safety Rahim Moore is putting past, well, behind him

Denver's Rahim Moore, whose misplay led to a late Baltimore TD and, ultimately, a playoff loss for Broncos, is in a good frame of mind and eager to start anew.

Ex-USC QB Carson Palmer seeks satisfying career coda in Arizona

Ex-USC QB Carson Palmer seeks satisfying career coda in Arizona

Carson Palmer calls his 11-year NFL career 'unfulfilled' because he has been in only two playoff games. He sees a chance to change that after trade to Cardinals.

Raiders' D.J. Hayden is lucky to be alive

Raiders' D.J. Hayden is lucky to be alive

If not for a series of fortunate events, the defensive back almost certainly would have died after suffering a freak injury during practice last November.

Eagles' drafting of USC's Matt Barkley? Lane Kiffin saw it coming

Eagles' drafting of USC's Matt Barkley? Lane Kiffin saw it coming

Trojans Coach Lane Kiffin says Philadelphia Coach Chip Kelly spoke with him about Barkley 'early on' and sent an assistant to work out the QB before NFL draft.

NFL draft is a real passing game for quarterbacks

NFL draft is a real passing game for quarterbacks

Four QBs are taken in the fourth round after three are selected in the first three rounds. No team came to the draft desperate at the position.