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Seahawks player calls teen, tells him he’s going to Super Bowl

Most teenagers dread being called to the principal’s office, but for 14-year-old Daniel Duncan, it brought a surprise he won’t soon forget. Daniel got a special phone call from Bobby Wagner, a linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks and one of his favorite players.

Patriots player helps rescue woman from rollover accident

New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork helped rescue a woman from her car after it had rolled over near Gillette Stadium following the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, Massachusetts State Police said.

College Football Playoff fans face gamble with travel plans

The bowl trip is a holiday tradition for many college football fans. But this season, the supporters of the four teams playing in the first College Football Playoff are facing a choice about which trip to take: Semifinal or championship game?

 
Ex-Raven quits team to donate kidney to brother, Ex-Steeler

Off the field, brothers Ma’ake Kemoeatu, an ex-Baltimore Raven, and Chris Kemoeatu, an ex-Pittsburgh Steeler, are closer than close. When Chris needed a kidney transplant, his older brother stepped in.

Find your NFL home-away-from-home

Looking for a friendly crowd for this year’s NFL games? Our map will show you where the fans are cheering for your team.

Bengals sign DT so he can pay for daughter’s cancer treatments

The Bengals re-signed defensive tackle and 2012 second-round pick Devon Still to their practice squad to help him pay for his 4-year-old daughter’s cancer treatments since he can continue to receive full health insurance.

 
USC investigating player’s heroic story, coach says

Southern California coach Steve Sarkisian says the school is investigating defensive back Josh Shaw’s story that he injured both of his ankles jumping off a balcony to save his nephew from drowning.

Time to set up your NFL viewing place

Football season is coming. And, to celebrate the return of pro football to our TV screens, the Las Vegas Review-Journal is again compiling a directory of valley bars that cater to fans of individual NFL teams.

NFL star gives up airline seat for Marine

Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams paid it forward on Monday morning and surprised a Marine on his flight with his business class seat.