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Former NFL lineman Jeremy Newberry is one of the many plaintiffs in the lawsuit alleging the NFL supplied players with powerful drugs to keep them on the field despite their injuries

Former NFL lineman Jeremy Newberry is one of the many plaintiffs in the lawsuit alleging the NFL supplied players with powerful drugs to keep them on the field despite their injuries. Newberry says the prescription drug Toradol was used extensively, and the lawsuit alleges the NFL's medical staff hid the dangers of the drug from players. Jim Axelrod reports.

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A group of former NFL players, including Hall of Famer Richard Dent and quarterback Jim McMahon, filed suit against the league claiming they were supplied with narcotics and other painkillers

A group of former NFL players, including Hall of Famer Richard Dent and quarterback Jim McMahon, filed suit against the league claiming they were supplied with narcotics and other painkillers that numbed their injuries for games and led to medical complications down the road. Jim Axelrod reports.

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Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner and other stars of the new NFL draft-themed drama "Game Day" took to the red carpet to promote the film. Costner said the move is a perfect fit for couples because it blends sports action and romance

Kevin Costner, Jennifer Garner and other stars of the new NFL draft-themed drama "Game Day" took to the red carpet to promote the film. Costner said the move is a perfect fit for couples because it blends sports action and romance. KCAL-TV's Suzanne Marques reports.

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