Cowboys' Marion Barber prefers to let his running do all the talking

Here's what you see with Marion Barber III: Dreadlocks, dangling from the rear of his helmet, as he crashes into a linebacker. Big shoulder pads and a long extension to protect his back, outfitted to match his Marion The Barbarian moniker. A punisher with an active stiff-arm. A warrior.

Elite NFL offensive line pairs

Four years ago, the Jets drafted left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson and center Nick Mangold in the first round. Together, they've provided a great foundation for a elite starting five. Here's a look at five other elite line pairs

E.J. Henderson back on football field after injury

Anyone who watches ESPN’s SportsCenter saw the clip over and over again — and probably winced in agony.

NFL stars bowl strikes to help youngsters

Talk about professional athletes and conversations lead to million dollar lifestyles, expensive cars, high-profile divorces and trouble with the law. Sadly, it seems true role models are a thing of the past.

Idonije to receive prestigious award in New York

The non-profit organization, which was founded by former NFL safety Jack Brewer, recognizes those who have done outstanding volunteer work for underserved communities and children both in and outside the United States. Idonije visited his native Nigeria in March for the third straight year, distributing 1,200 shoes he helped collect while also conducting sports camps and leading a volunteer medical team of six doctors and five nurses that treated over 1,000 patients during four free clinics. Idonije created the Israel Idonije Foundation in 2007 with the focus on a program called “IZZYz KIDz,” which is designed to encourage and sustain students’ attendance, high achievement and good citizenship

Millennium Development Goals Awards Tribute

NFL great Jack Brewer of Minnesota Vikings fame joined the Millennium Development Goals Awards Committee yesterday to headline a tribute to a constellation of major league sports figures at the Waldorf-Astoria. Those who attended included Marion Barber of the Dallas Cowboys, Israel Idonije of the Chicago Bears, David Clowney of the New York Jets, Abram Elam of the Cleveland Browns, Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals, Barrett Green of the New York Giants, Nate Jones of the Denver Broncos and Seth Stammler of the New York Red Bulls soccer team.

NFL Star Celebrates 3rd-Annual TEAM Elam Day

On the field he plays safety for the Cleveland Browns, but off the field, Abram Elam said he wants the children of Riviera Beach to tackle violence in the community.

Learning Life Lessons Through Inspiring Haitian People

Though the earthquake in Haiti happened several months ago, its effects and repercussions are still being felt across the country. The NFL Players Association, in conjunction with the three other major sports unions, the Jack Brewer Foundation and the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, is an active participant in the “One Team 4 Haiti” campaign, which aids in the relief and recovery efforts. Jackie Shearer, programs manager for the NFLPA’s Regional Directors department, recently returned from a trip to Haiti with former NFL player Jack Brewer and Voila’s Gwynne Beatty; she writes about her humbling experience there.

RB Barber suffered torn quad in Week 2

IRVING, Texas -- Dallas Cowboys starting running back Marion Barber played the last 13 games of the 2009 season with a torn left quadriceps muscle.

E.J. Henderson hoping for an early return on field

E.J. Henderson remains optimistic that he will be back on the field when the Minnesota Vikings report to training camp in Mankato, Minn.

Haiti is just the start for David Clowney

When David Clowney was 12, the New York Jets wide receiver was enrolled in Eagle Academy, a boot camp and school in Palm Beach County, Fla. Operated by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, the Academy stipulates that boys and girls be at least 13 to come to the residential facility, surrounded by cane fields and swampland.

Marion Barber opens up to students

A tip of the cap to Marion Barber and the good he's doing with kids in Dallas.

NY Jets wide receiver David Clowney inspired by trip to Haiti, plans visit to Ghana

Tears welled up in David Clowney's eyes as he watched a group of Haitian children roam the streets of Port-au-Prince with nowhere to go.

Vikings Player Answers Local Girl's Prom Dream

An Overtown teenager will be able to attend her prom in a new dress, new hairstyle and arrive in style thanks to Bryant McKinnie, a former UM football star who is now the offensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings.

Tennessee Titans' Stephen Tulloch trains without a contract

Middle linebacker, a restricted free agent, is seeking a long-term deal

The worst behind, Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson is recovering, eager to play football again

Henderson set on playing again

Vernon Gholston and David Clowney of New York Jets travel to Haiti to assist with earthquake relief

Three New York Jets players traveled to Haiti on Monday to help with the relief and recovery efforts following the earthquake that killed a government-estimated 230,000 people and made 1.3 million homeless in January.

Look who has a shiny new Web site: Patriots CB Darius Butler

Patriots cornerback Darius Butler had a sound rookie season, one that included some ups and downs and a lot of learning.

Denver Broncos Agree to Terms With Cornerback Nathan Jones

The Denver Broncos agreed to terms with CB Nathan Jones on a four-year contract worth up to $13.6 million on Friday.

Pro Bowl Party at Mondrian

Brewer Sports International, founded by former NFL player Jack Brewer, launched during Pro Bowl Week at the Mondrian in South Beach.

Brewer Sports and LSN Partners Benefit One Team For Haiti

Pro Bowl Week in Miami started off with a smash hit at the Mondrian in South Beach

Pro Bowl - Miami

Time for a little “Step and Repeat”

Jones excited about opportunity to work with Martz again

A few weeks ago when the Bears were in the midst of their search for an offensive coordinator, Kevin Jones heard some unflattering things in the media about Mike Martz.

Sidney Rice Is Redefining 'Breakout Year'

Seven months ago, wide receiver Sidney Rice was on the verge of becoming an NFL bust. Now, he's one of the driving forces of a Vikings team that has passed its way to within one game of the team's first Super Bowl since 1977.

Vikings' Sidney Rice thankful for family, season

He's a football player with a big future, but Sidney Rice started small, raised in the little town of Gaffney, South Carolina.

Darius Butler did it in Year 1

As far as rookie seasons go, Darius Butler’s was eventful. The cornerback was all over Bill Belichick’s depth chart, starting five games, seeing action in nine others, missing one to injury and another as a healthy scratch.

Cowboys' Austin, Vikings' Rice burst onto scene in 2009

Heading into training camp, Sidney Rice and Miles Austin had something in common. Neither receiver had much name recognition in the NFL.

Barber shows Vikings' Rice some high-impact training

EDEN PRARIE, Minn. – Being around Marion Barber makes Sidney Rice want to throw up. Wait, that's not quite right. To be precise: Rice spent more than a month living in Barber's Miami home last spring, and yes, he threw up almost daily, the Vikings' Pro Bowl receiver said.

Five Questions for Marion Barber

Marion Barber made his name as a goal-line specialist, but, for the third straight season, he is leading America’s Team in rushing. He usually lets his play—and everyone else in Dallas—do the talking, but he took time to answer questions from Sporting News readers.

Pro Bowl voters no longer overlooking 6-8, 335-pound Vikings tackle Bryant McKinnine

Even Pro Bowl voters starting to notice McKinnie now

Titans' Stephen Tulloch prefers a quiet impact

Titans middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch is accustomed to being in the center of piles. The center of attention? That's a different matter.

Humility's Child

Sidney Rice played himself out of poverty, but bragging about it just isn’t his style

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Vikings Give Back

Adrian Peterson and Tarvaris Jackson took time today to give back to underprivileged families who reside at Mary's Place in Minneapolis.

Humble upbringing sticks with Sidney Rice

Sidney Rice played himself out of poverty, but bragging about it just isn't his style

Henderson Continuing to Strive Toward Peak

Giants Open NASDAQ Market on Election Day

New York - The New York Giants, along with Brandon Short of the Carolina Panthers and members of the U.S. Women's Soccer Team, made a trip to The NASDAQ Market in Times Square to take part in the opening ceremony serving as a national reminder to "Join the Team - Vote." Kurt Warner, Tiki Barber, Amani Toomer, Keith Washington, and Jack Brewer represented the Giants, while former Giant Brandon Short was on hand from the Panthers, and Brandy Chastain and Christi Rampone of the U.S. Women's Soccer Team were also present.