Super Bowl 2022 dancers criticize halftime show recruiters for alleged unpaid gigs, call for change

Despite the A-list billing, a large number of other "predominantly African American" background performers are allegedly being asked by various recruiters to "volunteer" their time in the weeks leading up to the National Football League championship.

Coach Sean Payton resigns from New Orleans Saints, AP source reports

New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, whose 15-year tenure with the club included its only Super Bowl championship and also a one-season suspension stemming from the NFL’s bounty investigation, intends to retire from coaching.

NFL overtime rules: Should the league consider adopting college football’s OT format?

The Bills and Chiefs game ended with a game-winning touchdown in overtime and Buffalo never earned a possession, reigniting a debate about the NFL’s overtime rules.

Father of Seattle Seahawks player killed in SC crash

The father of a veteran linebacker who plays for the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks was killed in a traffic accident in South Carolina, authorities said.

NFL ends daily COVID-19 testing for vaccinated and unvaccinated players

NFL players will no longer be subjected to daily COVID-19 testing, regardless of their vaccination status, according to a memo sent to all 32 clubs.

Stars aligned: LA Rams confident their big names will deliver in NFC championship game

Paying top prices for premium players means the Rams have high stakes in January. They realize this team-up will be widely perceived as a failure unless they reach their hometown Super Bowl next month — but nobody in the Rams’ training complex seems worried.

Derrick Henry activated by Titans ahead of divisional playoff game against Bengals

Derrick Henry will be back on the field for Tennessee's AFC divisional game with Cincinnati. The NFL’s 2019 and 2020 rushing leader was moved from injured reserve to the active roster.

Video shows Cleveland Browns player Malik McDowell's arrest in Florida

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell was arrested in Florida on Monday after allegedly exposing himself near a learning center and violently attacking an officer, according to a report and police records. 

Seahawks part ways with 2 coaches: Ken Norton Jr., Andre Curtis

The Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday announced the team is parting ways with defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. and defensive passing game coordinator Andre Curtis.

WSP: Speeding, erratic driving led to Geno Smith DUI arrest

An arrest report says Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Geno Smith’s arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence came after the Washington State Patrol pulled him over for going 96 mph in a 60 mph zone and driving erratically across several lanes of traffic.

Geno Smith arrested on suspicion of DUI after Seahawks' final game of season

Geno Smith, the backup quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, was arrested on suspicion of DUI early Monday morning, according to King County jail records.

Seahawks' Diggs breaks right leg, dislocates ankle

Seattle Seahawks Pro Bowl safety Quandre Diggs was carted off the field after suffering a broken right leg and dislocated ankle in the fourth quarter Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.

Seahawks win 38-30 to spoil Cardinals shot at NFC West title

Russell Wilson threw three touchdown passes, Rashaad Penny ran for 190 yards and a touchdown, and the Seattle Seahawks spoiled a shot at the NFC West title for the Arizona Cardinals by beating them 38-30 on Sunday.

Seahawks hope late offensive surge is springboard into ’22

For a time, it looked like the partnership between Shane Waldron and the Seahawks wasn’t working. But something changed in the past month, moving closer toward the type of offense everyone expected going into Sunday’s season finale in Arizona.

Bobby Wagner sidelined for Seahawks finale at Cardinals

The Seattle Seahawks will be without middle linebacker Bobby Wagner when they face Arizona in the regular season finale Sunday.

John Madden memorial scheduled for Feb. 15

A public memorial will be held for John Madden, the Hall of Fame football coach and commentator from the Bay Area, next month in Oakland, the NFL announced Friday.