ESPN Made One Big Change to Its College Football Broadcasts, and It Already Looks Incredible You might notice a different look when you fire up college football games on your TV this weekend. Sports Illustrated · Sep 4
All eyes turn to federal court in Alabama as SEC tries again to ban former pros from LSU roster The Southeastern Conference is taking LSU to federal court in Alabama to prevent former NFL players from joining LSU's football team The Independent UK · Sep 4
Countdown to the 2026 NFL Opener: Plenty of Losers, Not Many Winners This Summer Jersey disputes, electrical substation conspiracies and bad stadium reviews were among the headlines that emerged during training camps and the preseason. Sports Illustrated · Sep 4
Week 1 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Target Tyler Shough and Malik Davis The number of free agents who could help you take home a win in the opener or in the weeks to come. Sports Illustrated · Sep 4
2027 NFL Draft: Gilberto Manzano Unveils His QB Tiers, Week 1 Risers and Fallers While Arch Manning and Dante Moore are viewed as the top two signal-callers, a mystery third quarterback could push both of them. Sports Illustrated · Sep 4
NFL Faces Criticism for Hiring Too Many 'Disproportionately White' Broadcasters The NFL is facing criticism over the lack of racial diversity among its top television broadcasters, with concerns over why major analyst roles continue to favour white former players. International Business Times UK · Sep 4
States look to poach NFL game after Victoria deal ends One state has expressed their eagerness to bid to host an NFL game after competition figures said they were open to moving matches around Australia. AAP · Sep 4
Athletic investigation finds Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel ties violated standards The NFL reporter resigned from the outlet after fallout from the publication of photos of her and the Patriots coach at an Arizona resort this spring The Guardian - US · Sep 3
SEC's Sankey arrives in court in college football fight over NCAA eligibility for former pros Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey is in court as athletes seek a ruling to play college football this fall, even after turning pro The Independent UK · Sep 3
Alphonso Smith Jr. Died at 40 and His Death Renews Hard Questions About Support for Retired Athletes Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr. died at 40. What is confirmed, what former athletes face after retirement, and where to get help now. Medical Daily · Sep 3
2026 Week One Top Big 12 College Football Storylines Dane Miller analyzes the current state of Big 12 Conference football and some key games heading into the weekend. SuperWest Sports · Sep 3
2026 Week One Selected Big Ten College Football Previews e got a good taste of college football in Week Zero, but this week the season kicks off in full. SuperWest Sports · Sep 3
Alphonso Smith Jr. Cause of Death: Ex-NFL Star Reportedly Dies by Suicide at 40 After Troubling Final Post Former NFL player Alphonso Smith Jr. has died by suicide at 40, following a social media post referencing childhood abuse and personal struggles. International Business Times UK · Sep 3
Puka Nacua Missed Most of August Over a Muscle Buried So Deep Most Fans Never Hear About It The Rams receiver returned to practice after psoas soreness. Here is what the psoas does and why teams treat the muscle carefully. Medical Daily · Sep 3
The Independent UK · Sep 2 Georgia student’s diploma withheld over health insurance charge Dylan Merrell, who played football for Long Island University, says he opted out of the school’s insurance, but the school says otherwise
Sports Illustrated · Sep 2 2021 or 2026: Debating Which Rams Roster Is Better With Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett in the mix, is this year’s team better than the one that beat the Bengals in Super Bowl LVI?
International Business Times UK · Sep 2 Taylor Swift 'Frustrated' as Travis Kelce's NFL Schedule Cuts Their Newlywed Time Short Taylor Swift is reportedly frustrated by limited time with Travis Kelce as his NFL commitments reshape their newlywed routine.
The Guardian - US · Sep 2 Nate Boyer, the Green Beret who stood beside Kaepernick: ‘The vitriol was more disrespectful than the protest’ Ten years after he helped shape the quarterback’s anthem protest, the former NFL player and Army veteran says he still sees it as an act of patriotism
The Guardian - US · Sep 2 Dream team or stuff of nightmares? Rams’ bold moves could go either way LA added Myles Garrett and brought Aaron Donald out of retirement to create the NFL’s most menacing defense. A Super Bowl trip still isn’t a guarantee
International Business Times UK · Sep 2 Ex-NFL Player Held at Gunpoint During Arrest on Burglary and Assault Charges in Florida Former NFL player Damoun Patterson was arrested in Florida on multiple felony charges, including armed burglary and grand theft, following a high-risk traffic stop. The case is ongoing.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 College Football’s Subliminal War Against Lane Kiffin Has Arrived Kiffin hasn’t been shy in defending his pursuit of NFL players. And his fellow college football coaches haven’t been shy about their disdain.
The Independent UK · Sep 1 NFL analyst Tony Romo apologizes for DUI arrest and pleads no contest The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback opened up on his struggles with pain and alcohol in a lengthy statement
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 Tony Romo Releases Candid First Statement About Arrest, CBS Broadcasting Leave Romo was arrested on suspicion of an OWI in July.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 Albert Breer: Why Some NFL Teams Kept Four QBs and How It Impacts Game-day Rosters Explaining what’s behind waiting until after post-cutdown. Plus, Cade Klubnik’s development with the Jets, Rams spending and more.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 1 USC and UCLA Football’s Biggest Problem Is Hiding in Plain Sight Discussion of Los Angeles’s college woes tend to miss one very important point.