James Andrews

It's the unlikeliest NFL story in ages: Drew Brees and the Saints, recovery projects both, are one win away from the Super Bowl. That's what character and commitment can do

Torn ligaments and Tommy John surgery--they're not just for big leaguers anymore

Steroid use may explain a sharp rise in the time players spend on the disabled list

As they limp into the sunset, retired NFL players struggle with the game's grim legacy: a lifetime of disability and pain

As usual, precarious pitching will be saved by hitting, which may be even better