Michael McIntyre interview: ‘Your football allegiance is lifelong – it’s utterly mad when you think about it’
“It impacts my life more than it should… it’s been a struggle.” It’s not often that Michael McIntyre…
How will things end between Darian Mensah, Duke and Miami? Here’s what experts think
The legal mess involving Duke and star quarterback Darian Mensah is scheduled to return this week to a…
Tony Romo and Jim Nantz were unremarkable. That’s a win for CBS these days
Considering CBS’ around $30 million a year NFL booth of Jim Nantz and Tony Romo blew the biggest…
Why do we love football? Chuck Klosterman’s new book explores America’s obsession
George Plimpton is credited with the “Small Ball Theory,” which he expounded upon in a 1992 essay for…
NFL set for return to Real Madrid’s Bernabeu in 2026: Sources
The NFL is set to stage a game at Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu stadium during the 2026 season.…
The surprising way to handle a big moment like the NFL playoffs? Change nothing
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Football’s newest league crosses borders – and may set a blueprint for the sport’s future
Last weekend, a new international league kicked off. Eight clubs from seven nations across Oceania — the vast…
College Football Playoff set to stay at 12 teams for 2026: Why SEC-Big Ten remain stalemated
The College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams for the 2026 season after the Big Ten and…
How the CFP will be different in 2026: Changes for Notre Dame, auto-bids and money distribution
While the College Football Playoff will remain at 12 teams for the 2026 season after SEC and Big…
The point-guard mentality didn’t just make Sam Darnold better. It’s a useful mental trick
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Indiana’s national championship win tops more than 30 million viewers
Under coach Curt Cignetti, the Indiana Hoosiers went 16-0 and were must-see TV en route to winning the…
I tried Curt Cignetti’s Chipotle order. It should enter the transfer portal
I’m sitting in a Chipotle, staring down at a burrito bowl, which is a pretty familiar place for…