Five ways Group of 5 coaches say they’re adapting to college football’s portal-poaching era
CHARLOTTE – Every coach of a non-power school can hear the drumbeat. It’s the bittersweet reality of a…
Archie Manning says grandson Arch will remain at Texas next season, skip 2026 NFL Draft
Former NFL quarterback Archie Manning predicted that his grandson, Texas starting quarterback Arch Manning, will not enter the…
‘College Football RedZone’: 5 reasons the idea feels like a non-starter
“NFL RedZone” is my favorite TV show and has been since I first turned it on in 2011.…
Jerry Jones built America’s team into a reality show we can’t look away from
As the archetype of the tough-guy football coach, Bill Parcells was never a fan of owners getting involved…
The ESPN-NFL megadeal looks and feels like a big trade. So we’re grading the participants.
The dust has settled from the formal announcement of the blockbuster deal between ESPN and the NFL, with…
Three schools sue Mountain West alleging withheld money, ‘fraud’ in Grand Canyon move
The Mountain West’s conference realignment legal fight gained a new layer Thursday when three departing schools accused the…
ESPN, NFL formally announce deal: NFL media assets to network, 10% equity to league
In a blockbuster trade, the NFL and ESPN formally announced their billion-dollar agreement that will see ESPN acquire…
Saquon Barkley declines President Trump’s invitation to serve on sports council
Philadelphia Eagles star running back Saquon Barkley told reporters he declined an invitation to serve on President Donald…
Super Bowl-winning QB and tech reps all chasing same goal: Pop-A-Shot national glory
Brad Johnson stumbled across a broadcast of the Pop-A-Shot National Championship last year. Watching his favorite basketball arcade game…
College football Freaks List 2025: Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith tops a list of 101
Even though I’ve been reporting the Freaks List since 2005, I am still blown away numerous times while…
David White named NFLPA’s interim executive director after Lloyd Howell’s resignation
By Dianna Russini, Rebecca Tauber and Lauren Merola The NFL Players Association named David White, the former head…
Our 5 favorite lessons from Antonio Gates, Jared Allen and the NFL Hall of Fame inductees
Editor’s Note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the…