DUESSELDORF, Germany — When he saw a group of Soviet soldiers on the street in East Berlin, Los Angeles Rams offensive lineman Irv Pankey had an idea. He wanted a fur hat, and offered an NFL-branded ...

The NFL of the ’80s and ’90s wasn’t just about wins and losses, it was about larger-than-life talent. This was an era when players didn’t just dominate the field, they shaped the identity of the ...

Long Photography / USA Today Sports Images The Pats went 1-15 in 1990, and were barely better two years later at 2-14. The offense was the second-worst in the NFL, averaging 12.8 points per game, with ...

For the New Orleans Saints, starting off the season with an 0-2 record is becoming customary. Now in what is the 4th straight season and 5 out of the last 6 years, the Saints franchise already finds ...