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…
Business of Football: John Textor’s new grand plan, and Premier League made to fork out for lawyers
You would be forgiven for thinking that news of John Textor quitting all positions of authority at Lyon,…
Commanders’ path back to D.C. is cleared after City Council approves $3.8 billion stadium deal
The Washington Commanders received a significant boost on Friday toward their dream of returning to the District of…
Josh Johnson has played for a record number of NFL teams. What has he learned about leadership?
Editor’s note: This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering leadership, personal development and success through the…
NFL deals Red Zone, NFL Media assets to ESPN in blockbuster billion-dollar agreement: Sources
The NFL and ESPN reached a blockbuster agreement that will place many of the league’s top media holdings…
What if college basketball ran conference realignment? We sorted all 364 teams to find out
Money drives nearly everything. In college sports, that means football is the overarching power under which all other…
How often do college football players actually transfer? Here’s what the data tells us
With the turnstiles of the NCAA transfer portal spinning, it seems a good time to ask: How many…