FORT WORTH, Texas, May 8 (UPI) -- The sister of Baltimore Ravens cornerback Chris Johnson was fatally shot four times by her boyfriend, her mother said in a Fort Worth, Texas, murder trial.
PITTSBURGH, May 8 (UPI) -- Former Pittsburgh Steeler Russell Stuvaints pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and resisting arrest in an incident in McKeesport, Pa., court records said.
MIAMI, May 8 (UPI) -- Miami Dolphins owner Steve Ross has pledged to give half his fortune of $4.4 billion to charity.
RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 8 (UPI) -- Titus Young, a wide receiver dropped by two National League Football teams this year, was arrested twice in 15 hours, sheriff's officials in California say.
PITTSBURGH, May 7 (UPI) -- Mean Joe Greene, the man many fans believe to be the Pittsburgh Steeler's best player ever, has retired as special assistant to the team's general manager.
FORT WORTH, Texas, May 7 (UPI) -- A former Dallas Cowboys player had a part in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of $25 million, federal officials say.
MINNEAPOLIS, May 6 (UPI) -- Punter Chris Kluwe, well known for his outspoken views on same-sex marriage, has been released by the Minnesota Vikings, the team said Monday.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 6 (UPI) -- The White House has pulled an online petition filed by Jacksonville Jaguars fans who wanted President Obama's help in getting the team to sign Tim Tebow.
HOUSTON, May 6 (UPI) -- Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams has sued his former fiancee for the return of a $785,000, 10-carat diamond engagement ring, court documents said.
PHILADELPHIA, May 6 (UPI) -- Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie says he married Tina Lai in a small, private ceremony, 10 months after announcing his divorce from his previous wife.
MIAMI, May 4 (UPI) -- Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross accused the speaker of the Florida House of playing politics after a bill to renovate Sun Life Stadium died without a vote.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 3 (UPI) -- Florida state Senate supporters of sports franchises including the Miami Dolphins are lobbying the Florida House to pass a tax break bill for a new stadium.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 30 (UPI) -- Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon will miss the first four games of 2013 after violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, the team said Tuesday.
MIAMI, April 29 (UPI) -- Early voting began Monday in a public referendum to authorize payment for renovations to the Miami Dolphins' stadium, though it hinges on a vote by lawmakers.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., April 29 (UPI) -- Quarterback Tim Tebow was released Monday by the New York Jets after one season with the NFL team.
PARK RIDGE, Ill., April 28 (UPI) -- A 2014 football alignment announced by the Big Ten Conference Sunday will put newcomers Maryland and Rutgers into a new East Division.
NEW YORK, April 27 (UPI) -- Quarterbacks Matt Barkley of USC and Ryan Nassib of Syracuse were taken in the fourth round of the NFL draft Saturday.
NEW YORK, April 26 (UPI) -- Quarterback Geno Smith and linebacker Manti Te'o, ignored during the opening day of the NFL Draft, both became second-round selections Friday.
GREEN BAY, Wis., April 26 (UPI) -- The Green Bay Packers said Friday they have extended the contract of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, with one report saying he will be the NFL's highest-paid player.
NEW YORK, April 26 (UPI) -- Offensive tackle Eric Fisher was the No. 1 player chosen Thursday in the NFL Draft, heading a group of linemen who dominated the early selections.
TAMPA, Fla., April 21 (UPI) -- Cornerback Darrelle Revis has been dealt from the New York Jets to Tampa Bay for a first-round pick in the upcoming draft, the Buccaneers said Sunday.
CHICAGO, April 19 (UPI) -- Lovie Smith, who was fired in December as coach of the Chicago Bears, said he will do the same as the team and go "in a different direction."
