New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fourth operation this year. The latest surgery was performed by Dr. Robert Watkins and was successful, said Drew Rosenhaus, Gronkowski's agent.
A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week and was released from jail after only a week instead of 30 days.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is denying insinuations that he stole New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's Super Bowl ring that's on display in the Kremlin, but says he's ready to buy him another ring as a gift.
The Denver Broncos have released Willis McGahee, their leading rusher last year, in a move that will save money and give playing time to younger players.
Roger Goodell, in responding to members of Congress who want the name changed, says the Washington Redskins nickname is "unifying force that stands for strength, courage, pride and respect."
Tim Tebow, who spent the 2012 season mostly on the sidelines, officially signed on Tuesday morning as the New England Patriots opened up a three-day minicamp.
The Indianapolis Colts have signed unrestricted free agent Ahmad Bradshaw. The 27-year-old running back is expected to give the Colts more depth in the backfield.
Angry at a harmless back slap from Chad Johnson to his lawyer, Florida judge Kathleen McHugh not only rejected the no-jail plea deal reached with prosecutors, she also ordered the former NFL star to serve 30 days in jail.
Former NFL star Chad Johnson was sentenced Monday to 30 days in jail for a probation violation in a domestic violence case by a judge who angrily rejected a no-jail plea deal after Johnson playfully slapped his attorney on the backside in court.
The Buffalo Bills have released quarterback Tarvaris Jackson in a move that nudges rookie first-round draft pick EJ Manuel one step closer to winning the starting job.
A U.S. federal judge in Philadelphia plans to rule next month on whether former players can sue the National Football League over concussion-related injuries.
Doctors anticipate Jim Kelly will have a "successful outcome" after the Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback had surgery to remove cancer from his upper jaw on Friday.
The NFL draft is moving to May next year. The league officially announced Tuesday that the 2014 edition will be held May 8-10 at Radio City Music Hall because of a scheduling conflict in April at the venue. The NFL has yet to decide on dates for drafts in 2015 and beyond.
Florida authorities say Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has been accused in a complaint of hitting someone at a St. Augustine restaurant, but that police have not brought criminal charges.
