Bears will have Payton tribute Sunday

The Chicago Bears will honor the 10th anniversary of Walter Payton's death before Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.

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...Harlan talks about calling both the Bulls home opener and the Bears-Brown game on Sunday, Jarrett Payton on the 10th anniversary of his father's passing, and Da Coach at Ditkaween

CAPTION: August 1, 2009; Toronto, ON, CANADA; Toronto Argonauts running back Jarrett Payton carries the ball against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers during the first quarter in a game at...

Connie Payton, left, widow of former Chicago Bears great Walter Payton; her son, Jarrett Payton, right; and daughter, Brittney Payton, cheer the Bears during a halftime tribute to Walter...

Jarrett Payton, right, and Brittney Payton, son and daughter, respectively, of former Chicago Bears great Walter Payton, stand...

Jarrett Payton, son of former Chicago Bears great Walter Payton, and his wife, Trisha, acknowledge the crowd during...

Covering recruiting world a delicate matter

Nick Saban is unhappy with the media. This past weekend, The Birmingham News reported the Alabama head football coach said that some reporters working...

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Payton signs with Toronto Argonauts

Running back reunited with former coach

Howie Long gives son Chris the room to grow as a player

He's a defensive end with the last name Long who is dominating his opponents. As a senior at Virginia, Chris Long is certainly proving to be his father's son, writes Mark Schlabach.

NBA Local: January 25

Have the Celtics thrown in the towel, Phil calls practice and more in today's NBA Local.

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Henry's hard work, perseverance pays off

If he's able to build on his recent success, Titans RB Travis Henry will be rewarded handsomely in the offseason.

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Lions cut draft bust Rogers, No. 2 pick in 2003

Charles Rogers was cut by the Detroit Lions on Saturday, three years after they drafted the receiver second overall.

Norwood's 62-yard scamper highlights Falcons' win over Titans

Jerious Norwood replaced Warrick Dunn on the third series, then scored a 62-yard touchdown on his second carry Saturday night in helping the Falcons beat the Tennessee Titans 20-6 Saturday night.

White disciplined, sits out Titans preseason opener

LenDale White did not dress for the Titans' preseason opener on Saturday night, and admitted afterward that his absence was a disciplinary move by coach Jeff Fisher.

Brown-out: Titans' RB wants out of Tennessee

Titans running back Chris Brown is heading into the final year of his contract and believes being traded away from a crowded backfield is his best career move, his agent said Friday.