Two misconceptions in college sports

Colleges, you don't have to lower your academic standards to succeed; players, you need to go to class!

Steelers' Polamalu eager for return

Troy Polamalu hopes to play at least one more game this season, even though the slumping Pittsburgh Steelers have only a slim chance of making the playoffs.

Blue skies for Colts, Saints and Vikings

The NFL's top three teams all play indoors, and the forecast for all three is bright and sunny.

Hofstra drops football after 69 seasons

Hofstra University, which has fielded a football team for the last 69 years, is dropping the sport, citing high costs and low interest.

Kneel at the feet of the football gods

The football gods have blessed us with these New Orleans Saints, and cursed Bill Belichick.

Passing = winning in the NFL

This season, 11 of the NFL's top 12 passing teams have winning records. Coincidence? No way.

A Denver Broncos cheerleader dances during an NFL football game between the San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 22...

Game Savers

The show must go on: behind the scenes of college football rivalries.

Bottom line is, Bill Belichick was right

Bill Belichick was skewered for going for it on fourth down in Indianapolis. But he made the right call.

Tomlinison scores two TDs to pull Chargers into tie atop AFC West

LaDainian Tomlinson scored twice to continue his climb up the career rushing and scoring lists, and the San Diego Chargers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 31-23 on Sunday to pull into a tie atop the AFC West with the slumping Denver Broncos.

Weis, Smith face uncertain futures

Bears coach Lovie Smith and Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis face uncertain futures

Indianapolis to Houston road trip

From Lucas Oil Stadium to courtside at the Rockets game, the Flem File took it all in on his road trip.

The Crabtree Curse haunts San Fran

The 49ers were rolling early on under Mike Singletary. But ever since Michael Crabtree signed his contract, things have gone downhill.

A scoop: Marty B's down to Earth

Life is like a scoop of ice cream. With Marty B., you never know what you'll get.

Live from the Superdome

...Superdome, where it's very quiet right now. The only people on the field are the SaintSations (cheerleaders) warming up and four members of the Panthers. They're not in uniform yet, but I can...