Lolo Jones wonders if Tim Tebow likes ‘chocolate milk’

Tim Tebow is enjoying the camaraderie with his new New York Jets teammates.

When the quarterback came into the locker room on Thursday at OTAs, a few teammates busted out into chants of “Lo-lo! Lo-lo!” — a reference to Lolo Jones, the U.S. Olympic hurdler …

Tim Tebow throws 2 picks in Jets’ OTA

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Mark Sanchez was sharp in the New York Jets’ first session of organized team activities open to the media, while backup Tim Tebow threw two interceptions in a three-play span. While it’s only May, and the Jets have made it clear …

Ex-NU QB Dan Persa has injury setback

Former Northwestern quarterback Dan Persa is having surgery on his right Achilles tendon in August for the second time in two years, but this latest issue has nothing to do with his recent workout with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

“This has to do with the …

NFL union files collusion suit against league

MINNEAPOLIS — The NFL Players Association has filed a complaint in federal court accusing the league of colluding to impose a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season. The claim was filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Minnesota, which oversees the Reggie White …

Packers’ Donald Driver is ‘Dancing with the Stars’ winner

He already has a Super Bowl ring, and now football star Donald Driver can add the “Dancing With the Stars” mirrorball trophy to his awards collection.

Kellen Winslow dealt to Seahawks

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded tight end Kellen Winslow to the Seattle Seahawks for a draft pick on Monday night and signed former Colts star Dallas Clark to replace him. Earlier in the day, Winslow told SiriusXM radio that first-year coach Greg …

Lawrence Taylor’s Super Bowl ring is for sale

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. — Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor is auctioning off his 1991 Super Bowl championship ring. SCP Auctions President David Kohler said the highest bid for the ring stood at $67,292 as of mid-day Thursday. SCP has estimated the ring’s value at $75,000 …

Wes Welker says he signed $9.5M franchise tender

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker said Tuesday he has signed the $9.5 million tender offer that came along with being designated the team’s franchise player. Welker made the announcement on Twitter. He said he loves the game and his teammates and …

NFL, NCAA support youth helmet program

NEW YORK — The NFL, its players’ union and the NCAA are donating money to provide new helmets to youth football players in low-income communities. They’ve joined with the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE) to commit a total of about $1 …

Vikings Stadium gets pass completion from Senate

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings moved to within a governor’s signature of getting a new $975 million stadium on Thursday after the state Senate approved a plan that relies heavily on public financing. Gov. Mark Dayton has said he’ll sign the measure, meaning …

Ryan Leaf pleads guilty to stealing painkillers

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges that he broke into a house and possessed prescription painkillers as part of a plea agreement that recommends he spend nine months in inpatient drug treatment. Leaf pleaded guilty to one …

NFL: Study says former players live longer

NEW YORK — The NFL is telling retirees about a medical study that says former players live longer than men in the general population. While player safety issues related to brain trauma and other football-related injuries dominate the headlines, the study by the National Institute …

Senate debates Vikings stadium plan

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Senate began looking to Vikings fans to help pay for a new $975 million stadium in downtown Minneapolis as a financing proposal faced a second key vote on Tuesday. Sen. Julie Rosen, the stadium bill sponsor, proposed imposing user …

Saints’ Anthony Hargrove says coaches told him to ‘play dumb’ about bounties

NEW ORLEANS — Former Saints defensive lineman Anthony Hargove describes in a sworn statement how he was told by ex-defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and current New Orleans assistant head coach Joe Vitt to deny the existence of a bounty program to NFL investigators. In a …

Vikings stadium plan gets pass completion, nearing endzone

ST. PAUL, Minn. — After years of setbacks, the Minnesota Vikings can finally point to a major victory in the franchise quest for a new stadium. Tuesday could make it two in a row. The Minnesota House voted 73-58 on Monday for a stadium financing …