NFL games top-rated prime-time show of TV season

A sports series is the most-watched prime-time show for an entire television season for the first time.

NFL and on-field officials agree to mediation

The NFL and its referees' union have agreed to federal mediation.

Hakeem Nicks breaks right foot at Giants OTA

By TOM CANAVAN

New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks is expected to be sidelined up to three months after breaking his right foot at a team organized activit…

Collusion claim the latest NFL-union feud

By BARRY WILNER

The lockout was easier than all this.

Raft River Names Brian Poole New Football Coach

By Ryan Howe -- rhowe@magicvalley.com

MALTA — It didn’t take long for Randy Spaeth to hand-select his own replacement.

49ers sign All-Pro punter Andy Lee through 2018

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ

Andy Lee has made every punt and held every field goal and extra-point attempt _ minus a few in the preseason _ for the San Francisco 49ers si…

Thomas, Decker building rapport with Manning

By ARNIE STAPLETON

Peyton Manning's two biggest targets are a pair of promising young receivers who have already made their mark in the NFL despite spending lots…

NFL union files suit against league over 2010 cap

By BARRY WILNER

The players union claimed Wednesday that the NFL imposed a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season that cost the players at least $1…

Manning, Giants focused as they return to field

As far as Eli Manning is concerned, the fulfillment of teammate Justin Tuck's claim that the New York Giants can turn into an NFL dynasty bega…

NFL making thigh and knee pads mandatory in '13

By BARRY WILNER

The NFL's move to make thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season already has drawn criticism from the guys who will have to …

High School Shrine Football Game Rosters Confirmed

Times-News

TWIN FALLS — Rosters have been finalized for the 35th annual Shrine senior all-star football games, which will be staged Monday at Bruin Stadium.

Browns' Fujita says bounty charges "not true"

By TOM WITHERS

Forced to fight for his name in a "public trial" against the NFL, Browns linebacker Scott Fujita vowed he did not participate in the New Orlea…

NFL wins salary cap fight with Redskins, Cowboys

An arbitrator upheld the NFL's salary cap reductions on the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins for this season and next.

Seau's suicide prompts worries about post-NFL life

By HOWARD FENDRICH

Junior Seau's suicide is troubling NFL players.

Buccaneers deal TE Winslow to Seattle, sign Clark

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded tight end Kellen Winslow to the Seattle Seahawks for a draft pick on Monday night and signed former Colts star…

Union president sends letter about labor gains

By BARRY WILNER

NFL players union president Domonique Foxworth sent a letter to his membership Monday outlining the gains they made in the collective bargaini…

Mistrial declared in DJ Williams' DUI case

By P. SOLOMON BANDA

Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams' trial on driving under the influence and traffic charges ended in a mistrial just hours after it bega…

Jets DT Ellis pleads guilty to assault in Virginia

By BROCK VERGAKIS

New York Jets defensive lineman Kenrick Ellis pleaded guilty Monday to assault and battery stemming from a 2010 fight while attending college …

Saints upbeat despite Brees' absence

By BRETT MARTEL

With no sign of a contract breakthrough for Drew Brees on the eve of the Saints' first offseason practice, safety Roman Harper tried to look o…