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Sean Payton has returned to work following a nearly yearlong suspension for his role in the Saints' bounty program.

Paul Tagliabue, Roger Goodell, and the problems that linger for the NFL in the wake of the Saints' bounty program.

Paul Tagliabue affirmed the findings of Roger Goodell in the NFL's investigation of the New Orleans Saints' bounty program but vacated all discipline issued to the players who were punished, league spokesman Greg Aiello announced on Twitter.

The appeals hearings of players suspended as a result of the Saints' bounty program is now expected to go beyond the NFL's regular season, according to sources familiar with the pre-hearing talks.

Jonathan Vilma played for the first time while appealing a season-long suspension for his role in the Saints bounty program, and Drew Brees threw for 377 yards and four TDs to pace a 35-28 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

Huddle up again because, for the second time, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to announce player punishments in the alleged New Orleans Saints bounty program. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports an announcement is coming momentarily. Goodell i...

Defensive tackle Anthony Hargrove, one of four players suspended by the league as part of the Bounty-gate scandal, has been cut by the Green Bay Packers.

There was a significant overnight development in the New Orleans Saints' bounty program story that could be the first thing close to a compromise between the team and the National Football League. There reportedly is an offer on the table for New ...

NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith has written to Roger Goodell asking the NFL commissioner to reopen the investigation of the New Orleans Saints' bounty program.

Former Saints defensive end Anthony Hargrove says it's not his voice saying "Give me the money" in a video used by the NFL as evidence in its investigation of the New Orleans bounty program.

As we noted in the preceding post, the NFL gathered 12 NFL reporters -- including ESPN's Adam Schefter -- to present further evidence of the New Orleans Saints' bounty program. One newsbit has already emerged with interest to NFC North blog readers. ...

Scott Fujita says the NFL has embarked on a smear campaign and denies any involvement in Saints' bounty program....

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell held appeals hearings Monday in the Saints bounty case for four suspended players, who complained that the process is unfair and the league hasn't proved anything.

The agent for Green Bay Packers defensive end Anthony Hargrove issued an extensive statement Sunday questioning the NFL's investigation into allegations of Hargrove's role in the New Orleans Saints' bounty program.

The NFL turned over some evidence to the four players suspended for the Saints bounty program, but lawyers for the players said Friday they are seeking more information.

NFL.com reports that commissioner Roger Goodell will hear appeals June 18 for players suspended in Saints' bounty program....