Offensive linemen will now get a little more love from the NFL with Wednesday's announcement that the league's season-end awards will add Protector of the Year, recognizing the NFL's best lineman.

The "tush push" ban failed on Wednesday. Opponents of the play said it should be ended for health and safety reasons. There was never proof of that.

Concerns about changes along the New England Patriots' defensive front seven and a potentially fatal weakness have been downplayed.

A Catonsville native came up with a new cleat concept supported by former Baltimore Ravens players ...