Report: Mathieu enters drug test program

Bears will retire Mike Ditka's No. 89

Hall of Famer Mike Ditka will have his No. 89 retired by theChicago Bears next season.

Report: Goodson to practice Tuesday

A person familiar with the situation tells the Associated Pressthat Jets running back Mike Goodson is expected to return topractice Tuesday despite his legal troubles.

Ex-Bears player Dick Evey, 72, dies

Dick Evey (EE'-vee), a tackle who played most of his eightseasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, has died at age 72.

NYC lawsuit vs. Favre settled

A lawsuit filed by two massage therapists who sued retired NFLquarterback Brett Favre over claims he sent racy text messages hasbeen settled, a lawyer for the women said Friday.

Judge orders more monitoring for Josh Brent Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman

Former Duke standout engaged to Bill Cowher's daughter

Former Duke standout engaged to Bill Cowher's daughter.

Jaworski serious about Tebow in AFL

Could it be Tebow Time in the Arena Football League?

Texans give $100K for tornado relief

The Houston Texans have donated $100,000 to help in reliefefforts in the wake of this week's devastating and deadly tornadoin Oklahoma.

Rodgers: Time to welcome Favre back

RG3 aiming to return for opener

Robert Griffin III's rehab started with a ''cry festival.'' Thencame a special new passcode for his cellphone and a chance to hashthings with coach Mike Shanahan.

Zendejas accused of damage, theft

Former NFL and University of Arizona kicker Max Zendejas hasbeen indicted on damage and theft charges in connection with hisrecently closed Tucson restaurant.

Mathieu signs 4-year deal with Cards

Mathieu signs 4-year deal with Cards

Giants' Hynoski to have knee surgery

The New York Giants may have to start looking for afullback.

Ex-Bears LB Brian Urlacher retires

Star linebacker Brian Urlacher says he's retiring after spending 13seasons with the Chicago Bears.

49ers WR Crabtree tears Achilles

San Francisco 49ers leading wide receiver Michael Crabtree has hadsurgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon.

Prosecutors go after Brent's bond

Prosecutors are going to court to have the bond revoked for aDallas Cowboys player awaiting trial on an intoxicationmanslaughter charge.

Agent: Lotulelei signs with Carolina

The agent for first-round draft pick Star Lotulelei says hisclient has signed a four-year contract with the CarolinaPanthers.

Geno Smith picks Jay-Z's agency

New York Jets rookie quarterback Geno Smith has chosen hip-hopstar Jay-Z's new sports agency to represent him.

Sanchez-Smith battle has ways to go

Mark Sanchez threw three interceptions, and Geno Smith talkedabout all the improvements he needs to make.

Jaworski: Chip Kelly's offense won't work in NFL

Jaworski: Chip Kelly's offense won't work in NFL.

Rams' Watkins suspended for opener

St. Louis Rams offensive lineman Rokevious Watkins has beensuspended without pay for the season opener for violating the NFL'ssubstance abuse policy.

Ravens LB Brown out after surgery

Ravens rookie linebacker Arthur Brown will be sidelined for atleast a month while he recovers from sports hernia surgery.

Woodson heading back to Oakland

Woodson will join a secondary that is being overhauled for thesecond straight season and his experience could help thetransition.

50th Super Bowl goes to Bay Area

The 50th Super Bowl will be held in the San Francisco BayArea.

Miami loses votes for Super Bowl bids

Miami lost out on a chance to host the Super Bowl in 2016 and2017.

WWE looking to recruit cut NFL-ers

WWE looking to recruit wrestlers from NFL scrap heap.

Chargers agree to deal with LT Starks

Left tackle Max Starks agreed to a one-year contract with theSan Diego Chargers to help protect Philip Rivers' blind side.

Harbaugh will drive pace car at Indy

San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh will return toIndianapolis on Sunday to drive the Indianapolis 500 pace car.

Romo to miss at least three weeks

Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss at least three weeks ofoffseason workouts after a procedure to remove a cyst from hisback.