Alex Karras: 1935-2012

Alex Karras, NFL lineman-turned-actor, died today at the age of 77. After suffering kidney failure, Karras died at his home in Los Angeles....  read more

Robert De Niro Signs on to Play Vince Lombardi

Robert De Niro has signed on to portray football legend Vince Lombardi in an upcoming biopic being developed by ESPN, the NFL and Andell Entertainment, reports the AP. The aptly-titled Lombardi will tell the story of the Hall of Fame coach’s successful three-year transformation of the Green Bay Packers, leading them to win the NFL championship in 1961....  read more