Arbitrator Shyam Das heard arguments Wednesday from NFL and players union lawyers on whether Commissioner Roger Goodell can discipline players for actions that occurred before the league's current labour agreement was signed last August.
A new lawyer for O.J. Simpson filed a new attempt Tuesday to gain his release from Nevada state prison, alleging the former football star was so badly represented in his trial and previous lawyers that he deserves a new one.
The Buffalo Bills' bid to extend their series of playing regular-season games in Toronto could take a bigstep forward before the end of the month, barring a setback in negotiations.
New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker said Tuesday he has signed the $9.5 million US tender offer that came along with being designated the team's franchise player.