Broncos match Dolphins’ offer sheet to maintain C.J. Anderson

The Broncos running back signed a four-year, $18 million offer sheet with the Dolphins last Thursday, though Denver matched the offer.

The Broncos running back signed a four-year, $18 million offer sheet with the Dolphins last Thursday, though Denver matched the offer.

Patriots’ Nate Ebner taking leave to train with U.S. Olympic rugby team

The Patriots safety will begin his leave of absence Tuesday, the same day the team re-signed him to an undisclosed deal.

The Patriots safety will begin his leave of absence Tuesday, the same day the team re-signed him to an undisclosed deal.

Steelers ‘disappointed’ in Martavis Bryant amid 1-year suspension

Martavis Bryant is in trouble, in more ways than one. The Steelers announced his one-year suspension from the NFL on Monday.

Martavis Bryant is in trouble, in more ways than one. The Steelers announced his one-year suspension from the NFL on Monday.

Lovie Smith on surprising Bucs firing: ‘There should be more patience’

The new Illinois coach opened up about his surprising dismissal from his Tampa Bay team in January after going 8-24 in two seasons.

The new Illinois coach opened up about his surprising dismissal from his Tampa Bay team in January after going 8-24 in two seasons.

Rangers’ Prince Fielder returning to Texas briefly for sleep study

The Rangers designated hitter is expected miss the team’s next three games to undergo a sleep study back home in Texas.

The Rangers designated hitter is expected miss the team’s next three games to undergo a sleep study back home in Texas.