CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, Tuesday announced 17 finalists for its Class of 2009, including four in their first year of eligibility.
CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Defensive end Bruce Smith heads a preliminary list of 133 players, coaches and contributors for election to the pro Football Hall of Fame's 2009 class.
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Paul Tagliabue, who stepped down last year as commissioner of the NFL, was one of 17 people named Wednesday as finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
ALAMEDA, Calif., July 27 (UPI) -- Former All-Pro defensive back Rod Woodson was released Tuesday by the Oakland Raiders after he failed a physical.
ASHBURN, Va., Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs began his housecleaning Tuesday, releasing defensive end Bruce Smith and linebacker Jesse Armstead.
ASHBURN, Va., Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Now that he is the NFL's all-time sacks leader, defensive end Bruce Smith of Washington admits he likely will retire at season's end.
