Topic: Emmitt Smith

Saquon Barkley evades questions about personal accolades like they are lunging linebackers, but admitted Wednesday that one of his goals is to match a feat only accomplished by Emmitt Smith and Terrell Davis.

Football legend Eric Dickerson thinks his longstanding NFL single-season rushing record will hold up through the 2024 season, despite Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley nearing the mark.

Dallas Cowboys legend Larry Allen, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013, died suddenly while vacationing with his family in Mexico, the team announced Monday. He was 52.

Emmitt Smith, known as one of the most-durable NFL stars in history, told UPI that modern players should spend a month of the off-season stretching their bruised bodies to prepare for the modern, 17-game schedule.

Patrick Mahomes says Negro Leagues baseball inspired his creative playing style. That style will be part of history Sunday, when he faces Jalen Hurts in the first Super Bowl to feature two Black starting quarterbacks.

Professional dancer Cheryl Burke announced on Instagram Sunday that she is leaving "Dancing with the Stars."

Former All-Pro running back Don Perkins, who spent his eight-year NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys, died at the age of 84, the team announced Friday.

The San Francisco 49ers announced Thursday that legendary running back Frank Gore signed a one-day contract to retire with the franchise that drafted him in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft.

"Let's Make a Deal" host Wayne Brady is set to appear on the July 9 premiere episode of the new reality TV show, "Secret Celebrity Renovation."

Former NFL fullback TIm Lester has died of complications from COVID-19. He was 52.