Rams 'force' has Niners on edge in Melbourne Aaron Donald's comeback with the Los Angeles Rams is keeping the San Francisco 49ers on their toes ahead of the NFL season opener in Melbourne. AAP · Sep 7
49ers coach backflips on view of Melbourne trip Initially put off by the prospect of flying around the world for an NFL season opener, San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan is now on board. AAP · Sep 7
'We Are Very Fortunate': Robert Kraft Praises Roger Goodell as NFL Extends Commissioner Through 2030 Roger Goodell will remain NFL commissioner until 2031 after a four-year extension, focusing on performance targets amidst league growth and ongoing controversies. International Business Times UK · Sep 6
When Will Shedeur Sanders Start for Browns? Kalshi Has a Market on That Shedeur Sanders is favored to start on Kalshi at some point this season. Sports Illustrated · Sep 6
Kalshi Bettor Wagers Large Sum on Saints QB Tyler Shough to Win NFL MVP An $1,870 trade was place on Tyler Shough winning the NFL MVP. A potential $185,636 payout. Sports Illustrated · Sep 6
The San Francisco 49ers Scammer Was Behind On His Lamborghini Payment. Then He Sent This Video To The Dealership "The cars that he was posing with, he got them through me." Motor1 · Sep 6
Lane Kiffin’s LSU Debut Was a Message to College Football—Even Without NFL Players Pushing aside the bad omens of the pregame weather delay and controversy of the offseason, the Tigers dismantled Clemson exactly how the main character coach wanted. Sports Illustrated · Sep 6
Meet the Portland Fire owners, whose family's swimwear company and short-lived NFL venture laid the groundwork for a $380 million WNBA franchise “We know that things are going to take time. But we also knew that we were going to surprise some people, and I think we've done that,” Alex Bhathal told Fortune. Fortune · Sep 6
Tony Romo Return to CBS? Kalshi Market Suggests Yes Tony Romo is favored to return to CBS's broadcast on Kalshi this season. Sports Illustrated · Sep 5
Fans Joke Unrecognisable Clay Matthews Got Surgery 'To Look Like The Gigachad Meme' Amid Disputed Images Former NFL star Clay Matthews is embroiled in plastic surgery rumours after AI-generated images surfaced online. No credible sources confirm the claims, and recent appearances show no facial changes. International Business Times UK · Sep 5
'I Have Hurt So Many': Former NFL Player Alphonso Smith Jr.'s Final Post Before Reported Suicide Former NFL cornerback Alphonso Smith Jr. died aged 40 after a final Facebook post in which he described childhood experiences and harm he said he caused. International Business Times UK · Sep 5
Men are larp-ing as NFL players to score dates and cash—one made $1.3 million before the FBI arrested him False professional sports stories have become a new scamming model in the age of larp-ing culture. Fortune · Sep 5
CTE in football players is a health crisis. It’s time for us to stop watching A new study offers more evidence that America’s biggest sport produces life-altering head trauma. The NFL will never turn itself off, so it’s on fans to do so The Guardian - US · Sep 5
Aaron Rodgers plans to start a family after NFL retirement NFL legend Aaron Rodgers has revealed that he intends to start a family with his wife Brittani when he brings his career in the sport to a close at the end of the upcoming season. BANG Premier · Sep 5
The Independent UK · Sep 4 Former Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith is sued by investor over wind farm project NFL career rushing leader Emmitt Smith is being sued by a Native American investment company over claims that the former Dallas Cowboys running back and his business partners misappropriated a $2.5 million loan that was supposed to fund a wind farm project in Texas
Sports Illustrated · Sep 4 How the Pro Football Hall of Fame Changed Its Voting System After Bill Belichick Snub Explaining the Hall of Fame’s new voting procedures after Bill Belichick was denied entry on first ballot.
The Independent UK · 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
Sports Illustrated · Sep 4 College Football: Ranking the Top 25 Playing Careers of Current FBS Coaches The vast majority of current FBS coaches played college football themselves—with a Heisman winner, a Pro Football Hall of Famer and a number of All-Americans among their ranks.
The Conversation · Sep 4 Taxpayers don’t want to pay for new NFL stadiums – so why did politicians approve billions in subsidies to fund six new ones? When the Buffalo Bills play their 2026 season home opener in the newly built Highmark Stadium, it will mark the first game to take place at one of six new NFL venues scheduled to open over the next six seasons.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 4 One Big Question for Each of the Top 10 College Football Games to Watch in Week 1 A full slate is finally on the docket—and Sports Illustrated not only points you to the best matchups of the week but highlights the key storyline in each one.
Sports Illustrated · 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 Retired NFL Players Open Up About Concussions: ‘Yeah, I Have CTE. It’s Almost 100% Positive.’ Matt Verderame speaks to 10 former players, including four Hall of Famers, about head trauma, health care and life after football.
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 How an Injury-Plagued 2025 Can Help Jayden Daniels in the Long Run The Commanders’ starting QB and breakout star in 2024 is anxious to show the football world what he’s been working on for the past five months.
International Business Times UK · 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.