Once Billy Beane received positive word on Ben Sheets' throwing session last week, the Oakland general manager pounced. The pitcher's agent had an impressive offer in hand from the Athletics practically by the time Sheets was done icing down his arm afterward. It was merely an hour later. Oakland took a mighty gamble Tuesday on [...]

Brett Favre hinted he'll decide about next season sooner rather than later, though with him that's famously been subject to change. Even if the Minnesota Vikings must switch quarterbacks again, though, they're willing to wait for Favre's word. Coach Brad Childress said Tuesday he doesn't have a deadline for Favre's decision, insisting the team can [...]

The Oakland Raiders hired Hue Jackson as offensive coordinator on Tuesday, hoping the man who helped develop Joe Flacco in Baltimore can do the same for JaMarcus Russell. Jackson is the second new assistant hired by the Raiders since the end of the season, joining defensive line coach Mike Waufle. While owner Al Davis has [...]

Quarterback Tim Tebow showed progress on his second day of Senior Bowl practices even though he might have been "a little under the weather." South team coach Tony Sparano of the Miami Dolphins says the former Florida star was a little more comfortable and got the ball out of his hand quicker on Tuesday. Read [...]

The Baltimore Ravens have hired former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Dean Pees as their new linebackers coach. The 60-year-old Pees ran New England's defense over the past four years after serving for two seasons as the Patriots' linebackers coach. Ravens coach John Harbaugh announced the hiring Tuesday. Read more