Ex-NFL rushing leader breaks silence on quiet free-agency market

While 27 is young in most lines of work, it’s old for an NFL running back. Teams are constantly looking for younger, cheaper alternatives at the position, regardless of one’s résumé. As a rookie in 2017, Kareem Hunt — who turns 28 on Aug. 6 — led the NFL in rushing with 1,327 yards. More … Read more

Ex-NFL star says ‘100% a miracle’ he saved son and niece from drowning

Former NFL running back Peyton Hillis has said it was “100% a miracle” everyone survived when he saved his son and niece from drowning but ended up hospitalized himself. Hillis opened up about the near-death experience in an interview with fellow former NFL player Michael Strahan on the talkshow Good Morning America. Hillis was on … Read more

USFL Week 7 scores, playoff picture: Stallions team to beat as Breakers fall again; ex-NFL 1st-rounder shines

With only three weeks remaining in the USFL’s regular season, the playoff picture is anything but clear. We’ll attempt to sort things out below, but first, consider the roller-coaster ride we’ve seen thus far. The New Orleans Breakers started 4-0 and were the last team to lose a game — and they’ve gone 0-3 since. … Read more