Already uneasy about the idea of letting her 7-year-old son Jason start playing tackle football, Elizabeth Giancarli made up her mind when former NFL star Junior Seau committed suicide.Read more

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NEW YORK — A sports series is the most-watched prime-time show for an entire television season for the first time.Read more

WASHINGTON — The NFL and its referees' union have agreed to federal mediation.Read more

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks is expected to be sidelined up to three months after breaking his right foot at a team organized activity early Thursday.Read more

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Mark Sanchez smiled for a split-second when a reporter labeled him as the most scrutinized guy in the New York Jets' locker room.Read more

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The lockout was easier than all this.Read more

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Andy Lee has made every punt and held every field goal and extra-point attempt - minus a few in the preseason - for the San Francisco 49ers since 2004.Read more

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Peyton Manning's two biggest targets are a pair of promising young receivers who have already made their mark in the NFL despite spending lots of time on the sideline.Read more

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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — As far as Eli Manning is concerned, the fulfillment of teammate Justin Tuck's claim that the New York Giants can turn into an NFL dynasty began Wednesday with the first organized team activity.Read more

MINNEAPOLIS — The players union claimed Wednesday that the NFL imposed a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season that cost the players at least $1 billion.Read more