While New York Giants-themed apparel is moving off shelves at stores, the team returns home to the cheers of crowds at the airport. The Giants defeated the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. (Feb. 6)
Tom Brady wants loud fans cheering for his team in Sunday's home opener. He even had a suggestion for their pre-game activities. Brady said with a grin Wednesday that the fans should 'start drinking early.' The team later clarified his remarks. (Sept. 15)
The Arizona Cardinals and receiver Larry Fitzgerald Jr. have agreed to an eight-year deal that could pay the former Holy Angels star as much as $120 million, making it one of the richest deals in the NFL.
NFL team owners Robert Kraft and John Mara were among those speaking to reporters Monday after the NFL players announced they had approved the deal to end the lockout. NLFPA president Kevin Mawae and Colts center Jeff Saturday also spoke. (July 25)
NFL owners and player representatives have arrived for another round of labor talks as the negotiations hit a critical phase. AP Pro Football Writer Barry Wilner is covering the meetings in New York. (July 13)
John Mackey, the rugged Hall of Fame tight end and union president who later fought for stronger health benefits of retired players and struggled with dementia, has died. He was 69. (July 7)
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and players' union chief DeMaurice Smith talked to rookies attending a symposium Wednesday before flying back to Minneapolis to resume labor negotiations aimed at ending the league's four-month old lockout. (June 29)
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