Don Pierson

Eagles` rookie linebacker Britt Hager was worth seven Bears` draft choices, according to head coach Buddy Ryan, who made one of the biggest trades in draft history last spring. Ryan...

Randall Cunningham and Ted Plumb are an odd couple trying to keep the Philadelphia Eagles on an even keel. Cunningham is the 26-year-old millionaire quarterback who runs the plays. Plumb...

In the thick of it: Fog isn`t funny in Philly. ''It`s not going to roll in this time,'' quarterback Randall Cunningham said, refusing to smile at the suggestion. How does...

Bengals coach Sam Wyche predicted Tuesday the Cleveland Browns will be more prepared for the no-huddle offense next time because they made video and audio tapes of the Bengals during...

There is no reason to drag out the election of a new National Football League commissioner much longer. A meeting to vote on the new candidates is expected soon, probably...

There is no reason to drag out the election of a new National Football League commissioner much longer. A meeting to vote on the new candidates is expected soon, probably...

Running backs are starting to look like antique cars-nice to have around, fun to watch, expensive and occasionally reliable. But for fast and efficient transportation, you park at the airport....

Red Grange followed his wife, Margaret, and his chihuahua, Frito, to the door. ''Frito is Red`s bodyguard,'' Margaret said. Every great running back needs blockers. It was hot in the...

The Los Angeles Rams are the only team Eric Dickerson never has run against. On Sunday in Anaheim, he would love to show his old employers what they`ve missed. ''They...

Cincinnati Bengals` nose tackle Tim Krumrie made good on a promise to himself when he started against the Bears less than eight months after breaking his leg in three places...