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Sept. 13, 2007: Five years ago today, the NFL made its ruling: For illegal taping of New York Jets signals the previous week, Bill Belichick was fined $500,000, and the New England Patriots docked $250,000 and a first-round draft pick. Belichick a...

After what Andy Reid has been through this year, rival coaches are sure to give him all kinds of encouragement. Like this....

NFL training camp is about working out the kinks, installing new systems, fighting for jobs, and fans. Lots and lots of fans. Fans there to see the new big faces in town. Fans there to taste NFL football, sometimes for the first time. Fans the...

Tim Tebow did it. The Super Bowl did it. And now, the Euro 2012 final between Spain and Italy did it -- set the record for most tweets per second (15,358 on Sunday) during a sporting event. It still fell well short of the overall record, which we'...

All NFL players are sons. Some are fathers. Naturally, this makes Father's Day quite meaningful for these athletes. So, to celebrate, a few NFL players have provided Playbook with a first look at some personal photos -- which will be shared on the...

Moms make a difference in the NFL. On Friday, Playbook Fandom showed it in this Harbaugh brothers story. And now we bring you some special pictures from a group of NFL players -- shots that are among the many Mother's Day memories each will displ...

The Boston Celtics might need some luck if they want to take out the Atlanta Hawks without Rajon Rondo (7 p.m. ET Tuesday). Enter Lucky Leprechaun, a most lifelike of mascots, who has the tendency to do dunks over people like New England Patriots rec...

The New England Patriots are going to win the Super Bowl. At least, that's what a pack of puppies determined on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" all the way back in September. And as the saying goes, doubt Fallon and puppies at your own risk....

As the whole world surely has heard, the San Francisco 49ers had some trouble on punt returns against the New York Giants. The New England Patriots, though? They shouldn't be worried. They've got a secret weapon with safe hands, as revealed in this g...

Breaking news -- Page 2 has stumbled upon the real reason the New England Patriots are in the Super Bowl: Unlike a certain baseball team in town, Aaron Hernandez & Co. eat grilled chicken, not fried. Stay healthy, my friends. Have you seen a cool sp...

New England Patriots! New York Giants! Yes, the matchup for Super Bowl XLVI has been set, and all week we'll bring you videos highlighting these teams. First up, this classic clip brought to you by the web show Sports Mock Live, featuring then-Clevel...

What happens when you mash-up the 1812 Overture with New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski's touchdowns? Bombs. Lots of bombs....

New England Patriots defensive lineman Vince Wilfork knows his football. He also knows his food. Here's him talking about the latter, before he attempts to feast on the Denver Broncos' Tim Tebow. Have you seen a cool sports-related video that deserv...

Moves like Jagger? That's so '70s. What Maroon 5 really meant to sing about, at least according to recording artist Jonesy, is that diminutive receiver from the New England Patriots -- the only one who truly moves like Wes Welker....

Reminisce with Page 2 on Randy Moss' most memorable moments.

"Wildcat" is just a nickname, a variation, of one of the most time-tested formations in football -- the single wing. With an estimated winning percentage of .700, why aren't more teams employing this versatile offense?