Are the Rams inevitable? Is it finally Josh Allen’s turn? Our 2026 NFL predictions
The 2026 NFL schedule isn’t messing around: It starts with a Super Bowl rematch between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday night, and then turns to the…
John Harbaugh wanted Colin Kaepernick as his QB, and it’s a shame that didn’t happen
John Harbaugh hoped to extend Colin Kaepernick’s NFL career in 2017 for a simple reason. He had faced Kaepernick with a title at stake, and the Baltimore Ravens coach thought…
What’s up with Nick Bosa’s thighs? Why he’s not worried about the disparity in size
MELBOURNE, Australia — “Atrophy is real,” says Nick Bosa, who, after all, has had plenty of opportunity to study the phenomenon. The San Francisco 49ers defensive end boasts some of…
NFL survivor pool picks, strategy: Cases for Chargers, Lions, Cowboys, Bengals in Week 1
Welcome to Week 1 of another new NFL survivor pool season! The timing of this year’s kickoff couldn’t be better: Coming off a long holiday weekend — in the United…
Cowboys guard Tyler Smith to have thumb surgery, miss 4-6 weeks
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys entered this week appearing to have gotten through training camp in exceptional health. That changed Monday when Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer revealed that Pro…
Falcons name QB Tua Tagovailoa Week 1 starter, with Michael Penix Jr. not yet ready to play
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Tua Tagovailoa will start for the Atlanta Falcons in Sunday’s season opener against the Steelers in Pittsburgh, with Michael Penix Jr. still working toward full strength.…
A new way to evaluate NFL QBs. Plus: Ole Miss barely escapes
Good morning! Barehand a home run today. Coming up: 🏈 An NFL preview, with a new stat 🫥 A contender nearly goes down 🧢 MLB hat scandal continues Carly Mackler…
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell gets 4-year extension through 2030 season
The NFL announced its gift to Roger Goodell for his 20th work anniversary this week: another four years. Goodell, the most powerful person in North American sports, has inked another…
Welcome to the ‘Wild West’ transfer market, where morals go missing and promises are meaningless
There is always a series of shocks when those used to the regulated world of American sport encounter the anything-goes culture of European football. Ivan Gazidis, previously Major League Soccer’s…
The ghost penalty run-up: Why did Youri Tielemans mimic Bruno Fernandes?
When Bruno Fernandes stepped up to the penalty spot on Sunday afternoon, all eyes were at first on him. Understandably so: Manchester United’s captain had missed two penalties in pre-season.…