On Sunday, we posted our annual tribute to former Chiefs running back Joe Delaney, who gave his life while trying to save ...

Payton starred for the Chicago Bears from 1975 to 1987 after graduating from Jackson State. At Jackson State, Payton, as a running back, was voted Black College Player of the Year in 1973 and 1974.

Russell Wilson Has One Word for Wife Ciara After Historic News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In a celebration ...

The centerpiece of the "Character" exhibit is the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. In addition to Delaney, the exhibit features players like Emlen Tunnell, Pat Tillman, and Bryant Young.

The Bears' roster is much improved from a year ago, but these blasts from the past would fill in the rest of the gaps.

Broncos' Sean Payton, Mike Shanahan join Tony Romo, Jimmy Garoppolo in unique Eastern Illinois pipeline to NFL.

NFL legend Walter “Sweetness” Payton was posthumously honored May 3 during Jackson State University’s 2025 commencement ceremonies, celebrating the 50th reunion of the Class of 1975. Payton, a 1975 ...

The Model for a Tribute to Model Players Steve Wright, a 12-year N.F.L. tackle whose teams included the Giants, was the inspiration for the hulking figure depicted on the league’s Walter Payton ...

Former Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Steve Wright, who was the model used for what is now the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year trophy, died on Sunday at the age of 82, the team announced ...