NFL Players Oppose Mandatory Pads

May 23, 2012

Loose Ball: Forcing players to wear knee and thigh pads, as the league just voted, won't be easy.

Ex-Player Sells Baseball Cards for Big Money

Loose Ball: Former major leaguer Dmitri Young raked in $2.5 million to fund his new foundation.

Jonathan Vilma's Lawsuit Forces NFL's Hand

Loose Ball: The New Orleans player sues for defamation of character and demands "bountygate" evidence.

Unfounded Questions Continue for LeBron

Loose Ball: The three-time MVP clearly is the NBA's best player, but he can't please his many critics.

Ochocinco: NFL Is 'Nasty, Dirty, Violent'

Loose Ball: An open letter is latest assault as football reels from negative publicity and lawsuits.

NBA Player's Son Is a Top Hockey Prospect

Loose Ball: Seth Jones, the son of Popeye Jones, could be the NHL's No. 1 draft pick in 2013.

T.O.'s Baby Mama Drama Hits 'Dr. Phil'

Loose Ball: The NFL star deserved his beatdown on national TV for neglecting his kids.

Scared or Not, Mayweather Is Brilliant

Loose Ball: Love him or hate him, "Money" is an all-time great in the ring and at the register.

NFL Contract: Paralyzed Player's Dream Come True

Loose Ball: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lifted spirits by signing former Rutgers lineman Eric LeGrand.

NFL's 'Bounty' Penalties Send Right Message

Loose Ball: The one-year suspension for New Orleans linebacker Jonathan Vilma is harsh but leaves no doubt.