Curtis Martin heads Hall of Fame class

Martin, fourth all-time in rushing, will be joined in Canton shrine by Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Willie Roaf, Dermontti Dawson and Jack Butler.

Pick, don't pick on, the Patriots in the Super Bowl

If you think the evidence points to a New York Giants victory over the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, you're in for a surprise.

Giants vs. Patriots: A Super Bowl with no quit in it

Both teams in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday have earned reputations for never giving up, in games or in the standings. It's also a matchup of top QBs — New England's Tom Brady vs. New York's Eli Manning.

NFL has failed to tackle plight of retired players

The Super Bowl is a bittersweet experience for many retired NFL players dealing with health and financial problems after enduring punishing years on the field.

Onion dip at a Super Bowl party? That's so cliche.

Seriously, the next interesting thing said by a player the week before the game will be the first interesting thing said.

NFL needs to get out ahead of concussion problem

While Commissioner Roger Goodell, at his state-of-the-league address, trumpets efforts to reduce concussions, a much smaller news conference nearby showcases how much more the NFL should be doing.

For Giants' Chase Blackburn, career solution just needed time

New York linebacker Chase Blackburn had a job as a substitute math teacher lined up because he hadn't heard from any NFL teams after the lockout. But a few variables went his way.

Each NFL team to play on national TV next season

For the first time, every NFL team will play in at least one nationally televised game next season. And Commissioner Roger Goodell clarifies his remarks about expansion and a Los Angeles franchise.

Heart and soul of the Patriots? It's Vince Wilfork in a slam dunk

Wilfork, all 6-2, 350 pounds of him, may or may not be able to dunk a basketball as he claims. But his love for the game is sky high.

Peyton Manning is cleared to resume his career

The Colts quarterback, who missed the entire season after neck surgery, is told to continue an aggressive rehabilitation path.

Rob Gronkowski practices with Patriots

The New England tight end participates Thursday for the first time since suffering a high ankle sprain Jan. 22 in the AFC championship game. The team plans to continue to evaluate his progress.

He's Tom Brady the hero — but also the human

The New England Patriots quarterback has had tremendous Super Bowl success, but the New York Giants know he can be pressured. Wife Gisele Bundchen seeks help from above on his behalf.