The Latest Breaking News from John Clayton

Sycamore Gap tree was at least 100-120 years old, ring count finds

Age ties in with theory tree was planted in 19th century by landowner known as ‘the man who saved Hadrian’s Wall’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025

Sycamore Gap: why would anyone cut down a tree that brought joy to so many?

Obsession or ‘drunken stupidity’? Sentencing of guilty men leaves us no closer to knowing their motives

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025

‘Totemic’ Sycamore Gap tree inspired countless photos until it was felled

The tree was planted in a pleasing fold in the landscape next to Hadrian’s Wall.

Evening Standard · May 9, 2025

Remembering a few sports luminaries who died in 2022

Ray Guy, Bruce Sutter, John Clayton and Earnie Shavers were notable among sports deaths in 2022.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 3, 2023

Police launch urgent appeal to trace missing man John Clayton last seen leaving Durham home for work

John Clayton was last seen on the morning of Tuesday, June 14 as he left his home in Durham to go to work

Chronicle Live · Jun 29, 2022

'Poison Pills' Are No Longer Allowed in NFL Contracts—Here's Why

A tit-for-tat exchange between the Seahawks and Vikings in 2006 led the league to outlaw the cost-spiking strategy that's recently been in the news for other reasons.

Sports Illustrated · May 20, 2022

Seahawks Reserve Seat for the Late John Clayton at NFL Draft

Seattle is keeping the reporter’s legacy alive.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28, 2022

The Early Top 10 Business of Football Stories for 2022

Deshaun Watson’s free agency through alleged misconduct, a Rodgers contract that isn’t what it seems, Gregory’s understandable about-face, and more.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 23, 2022

How the Browns Got Back in the Deshaun Watson Chase

Plus, Buffalo becomes a destination, Chargers land their “multipliers,” Ojabo injury fallout, Raiders’ big swings, remembering John Clayton and more!

Sports Illustrated · Mar 21, 2022

John Clayton was not a fan of the Russell Wilson trade

Humility being one of his great strengths, Clayton later admitted he was wrong about Wilson getting traded. That doesn't mean he was wrong about the reasons why.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 20, 2022