Johnson, one of the best wide receivers since entering the league in 2007, appears ready to retire because of a variety of injuries. Manziel's self-destructive behavior hasn't allowed him anywhere near his prime. Published February 1, 2016
Manfred has been quick to tweak the sport during his first year as commissioner, implementing initiatives when necessary, and the role of the designated hitter in the National League will likely be part of CBA talks. Published January 27, 2016
Although most top-10 teams can expect a few rough spells during the course of the season, Maryland's loss to Michigan State on Saturday played to the nagging questions about the team's overall toughness. Published January 25, 2016
Bettors wager more than $7 billion annually on tennis, according to one estimate, and if some player wanted a piece of that action, he or she wouldn't have to worry about someone else getting in the way. Published January 20, 2016
Coaches always prefer to play it safe when it comes to making outside-the-box decisions, but had the Packers went for the two-point conversion following their late touchdown, who knows where they'd be? Published January 18, 2016
St. Louis went to bed on Tuesday night as a scorned lover after the Rams were permitted to flee to Los Angeles, returning to the city of their roots and costing their adopted home a franchise for a second time. Published January 13, 2016
Monday's College Football Playoff championship game between Alabama and Clemson served as a reminder of a level of excess in Division I athletics that nearly always skips the students participating in athletics. Published January 11, 2016
An overachieving season has led to plenty of thoughts about the future, especially considering general manager Scot McCloughan and coach Jay Gruden finally appear to have their team heading in the right direction. Published January 10, 2016
Finishing last one year doesn't prevent a team from finishing first the next. Several teams have pulled it off in recent seasons, with Washington's five-win turnaround equaling what it pulled off in 2012. Published January 6, 2016
Cousins was seen by many as little more than a backup who couldn't handle a starting role, but after he was handed that responsibility this season, he has clearly been exemplary. Published January 4, 2016
There may be some temptation for Gruden to let his team coast into the playoffs with its starters on the sidelines, but there are only so many players who can sit. Plus, beating the Cowboys is an incentive to win. Published December 30, 2015
The general public tends to believe Manning when he vehemently denied he took performance-enhancing substances. What makes Manning's denials more credible than others who have used them in the past? Published December 28, 2015
Daniel, a junior, is averaging 28.4 points per game this season for the Bison, who recruited him three years ago to anchor their rebuilding project. So far, Daniel and Howard have embraced that challenge. Published December 23, 2015
Odell Beckham Jr. is one of the league's youngest, most marketable stars, but the Giants' wide receiver, suspended on Monday for his antics a day earlier, should have been scrutinized more closely by officials. Published December 21, 2015
Cousins figured he'd have a smashmouth running game to turn to when passing yards were hard to come by, but he soon found that wouldn't be the case, giving him additional responsibility. Published December 20, 2015
Williams has been criticized for the pose that appears on the cover of Sports Illustrated's annual "Sportsperson of the Year" issue, but it's clear she has deserved the attention that comes with the honor. Published December 16, 2015
The Warriors' season-opening winning streak, which ended at 24 games on Saturday, brought a sense of excitement to arenas around the country. Golden State embraced the challenge, enjoying the spotlight. Published December 14, 2015
Most athletes choose to stick to the script when it comes to their comments, which is why it catches us off-guard when players such as Adrian Peterson and Ezekiel Elliott point fingers and direct blame after a loss. Published December 9, 2015
The snoozer-turned-barnburner between the longtime rivals showed that the NFC East is rife with mediocre teams, one of which will have to win the division and claim a playoff berth. Published December 8, 2015
Despite being the quarterback of the Panthers, who are undefeated through their first 12 games, Newton hasn't been involved in the discussion for NFL MVP. It's time to acknowledge that he's arrived. Published December 7, 2015
