NFL Draft

OK, so now that the Ravens have re-signed left offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie to a two-year contract, the real drama begins. We're starting the official McKinnie Watch here. When will he report to training camp? How much will he weigh? When will...

The Bears might have improved their pass protection in the NFL draft, but they might not have moved closer to winning the NFC North. The reason is each of their division rivals may have improved their pass rush. That's why the Bears' selection of Kyle...

CORAL GABLES — Two basketball players took home the top awards among Miami athletes. Shane Larkin and Morgan Stroman were most outstanding athlete awards as announced Thursday night. They are among eight honorees who'll be recognized before the...

It was a whirlwind day for the Ravens' rookie class, getting acclimated to its new surroundings during their first NFL practice. For the Super Bowl champions' 10 draft picks headlined by first-round safety Matt Elam and second-round inside linebacker...

TAMPA – "Just a little boy from Plymouth, Florida," Warren Sapp says, wiping away a single tear zigzagging down his cheek. A little boy who had a ginormous dream. "If they ain't laughing at your dreams," Sapp says, "you ain't dreamin' big...

Kelechi Osemele had been diligently working on his footwork preparing to play left offensive tackle, a position that probably wasn't going to be his strong suit. Now, the Ravens' second-year offensive lineman won't have to concern himself with going...

Mark Sanchez, sporting long locks secured with a stylish soccer-style headband, took the high road on Thursday when he spoke to members of the media for the first time since the NFL draft, during which the New York Jets drafted West Virginia quarterback...

The Chicago Bears continue to lead the league in draft picks signed. They struck again Thursday, agreeing to terms with linebacker Khaseem Greene and wide receiver Marquess Wilson. On Wednesday, they signed offensive tackle Jordan Mills and defensive...

NFL Team Report - Green Bay Packers - INSIDE SLANT Since the establishment of the seven-round format in the NFL Draft in 1994, the Packers had taken only three running backs in the first three rounds and not once chosen two backs in the opening four...

NFL Team Report - Atlanta Falcons - INSIDE SLANT Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff does not believe that the team needs an experienced quarterback to back up Matt Ryan. "It's not unsettling at all," Dimitroff said about not having a veteran...

NFL Team Report - New Orleans Saints - INSIDE SLANT Years from now, Saints officials may look back on the second night of the 2013 NFL draft and consider it one of their finest hours -- or at least one-third of one. Of course, everyone knows there...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Kansas City Chiefs - INSIDE SLANT They've got to crawl before they can walk and walk before they run. That's true for children, and it's true for NFL rookies. It was especially true for the group of 63 bodies that...