Two men charged Wednesday in connection with the shooting of San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White at a Super Bowl party in the early hours of Feb. 9 were among four arrested as a result of a sweeping investigation authorities dubbed "Operation D-Line."

Alleged gunman Gregory Walker, 36, of Mountain House was arrested by the Los ...Read more

MIAMI — A jury found former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill liable of two counts of battery against his estranged wife on Tuesday, but cleared him of eight other counts of domestic violence-related claims.

Through the jury’s verdict, the 32-year-old Hill was ordered to pay his estranged wife Keeta Vaccaro $500,000 in damages. ...Read more

Mark Sanchez has reached an agreement in principle to end the civil case against him filed by a truck driver who got into a physical altercation with the former USC and NFL quarterback last fall.

Indiana resident Perry Tole filed the civil lawsuit against Sanchez and Fox Corp. last October, alleging that he suffered "severe permanent ...Read more

FOXBORO, Mass. — While Christian Gonzalez was sidelined by a shoulder injury the past two weeks, the Patriots pulled off a major road upset and a blowout win at home.

What will they do when he returns?

The Pats should find out Sunday.

Gonzalez declared himself fit for this weekend’s home game against the Jets during a press conference ...Read more

DENVER — Either Pro Football Focus needs its eyes examined, or the rest of us need our heads examined.

As recently as Oct. 7, the popular football analytics site PFF.com declared that the Broncos, who are averaging 4.3 yards per rush on first-and-10, possess the best offensive line in the NFL. ESPN Analytics says the Broncos, who averaged 5.4...Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — There are plausible explanations for that 1-4 record. Of course, there are.

Penalties and turnovers. Breakdowns and injuries. Play-calling and underperforming.

There is also this:

The football gods have a wicked sense of humor.

Yes, karma is coming home to roost.

Think about the most future-altering circumstance of Tampa Bay...Read more

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Sunday’s announced crowd of 58,223 to watch the Miami Dolphins’ 31-24 loss to Cincinnati was one of the smallest Hard Rock Stadium crowds in recent years, and the combination of empty aqua seats and boisterous orange-and-black clad Bengals fans was impossible to miss.

Miami linebacker Willie Gay Jr. noticed the ...Read more

NEW YORK — Seven months removed from their improbable appearance in February’s Super Bowl, the New England Patriots looked anything but super.

In the first three weeks of this season, quarterback Drake Maye was a turnover machine.

Injuries sidelined star wide receiver A.J. Brown and ravaged the offensive line.

A humbling 35-6 rout by the ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson has been suspended for two games without pay for punching Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb after Monday night’s game at SoFi Stadium, the NFL announced Tuesday.

The Bills defeated the Rams 37-34 in overtime. The incident occurred on the field as players from both teams were ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Alaric Jackson has a history of violent outbursts. Still, it was surprising to see the Los Angeles Rams star offensive tackle punch Buffalo Bills linebacker Bradley Chubb on the SoFi Stadium field moments after the Bills defeated the Rams 37-34 in overtime on Monday.

Players were milling around midfield, exchanging jerseys and ...Read more

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bears already faced the prospect of being thin at defensive end for the near future, and now they will be without Montez Sweat for the next two games.

The NFL announced Tuesday that Sweat is suspended for two weeks for violating the league’s performance-enhancing substances policy. That means he’s out for Sunday’s ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Less than 24 hours after kicking-game issues led to the Buffalo Bills defeating the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, the team released kicker Harrison Mevis, a team official said Tuesday.

Mevis missed a 50-yard field-goal attempt in the first half, and a had potential 48-yard game-winning field-goal attempt blocked. The Bills went ...Read more

Somewhere, a fantasy manager with an 0-5 record is staring proudly at $94 of remaining FAAB.

Congratulations on your fiscal responsibility. Unfortunately, your league doesn’t pay interest.

At 1-4, you’re technically better off, the same way being chased by one bear is preferable to being chased by two.

Stop hoarding imaginary money and ...Read more

SEATTLE — Eight months ago, inside the home of the San Francisco 49ers, an errorless run through the playoffs was completed.

Above all else asked of the Seattle Seahawks quarterback during last season’s playoffs, Sam Darnold didn’t make mistakes. He arguably won the NFC Championship Game against the Los Angeles Rams, but in the divisional...Read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs hold the best record in the AFC, which will be true for, well, at least a couple of weeks.

They are the not only the last undefeated team in the conference, but the only team in the AFC that endured a Week 5 bye. While NFL teams don’t exactly clamor for an early bye — because it entails a stretch ...Read more

MIAMI — It was one of those “Are you kidding me,” plays that we’ll probably remember for a lifetime, a candidate for catch of the year in the NFL.

Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro receiver Ja’Marr Chase and Miami Dolphins second-year cornerback Jason Marshall Jr. are running stride for stride towards the end zone.

They each leap in the air...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Terry Bradshaw isn't done yet. Not with TV, not with talking and not with telling his life story.

The Fox NFL Sunday co-host and Hall of Fame quarterback met with the Los Angeles Times recently to discuss his new book, "Looking for Terry," which delves into divorce and his struggle with depression. He discusses the coach who was...Read more

So supposedly loaded were the Super Bowl-favorite Rams, they earned four prime-time appearances in their first five games.

And from a purely entertainment standpoint, the Rams were not living up to their billing.

Monday night’s matchup against the Buffalo Bills provided the latest showcase.

The Rams delivered some thrills — but not a ...Read more

CHICAGO — Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson did not commit to a starting quarterback Monday as the team prepares to play the Atlanta Falcons in Week 6.

Regular starter Caleb Williams returned to practice Friday and worked out with team trainers Sunday at Lambeau Field. But Johnson gave no indication if Williams might be ready to return. He hasn...Read more