Bills arrive as content darlings, but ‘Hard Knocks’ a spotlight they’ve long wanted to avoid
The Buffalo Bills do not want to be on “Hard Knocks.” They are not proud to be chosen…
CFP switching to straight seeding format for upcoming season: Why the move makes sense
The College Football Playoff management committee agreed Thursday to change the seeding format for the 12-team field this…
Fight continues as Browns plan to move from downtown, build indoor stadium
The Cleveland Browns say they’re moving forward with their plan to build an indoor stadium in suburban Brook…
Eagles selling ‘Push On’ shirts to celebrate ‘tush push’ play remaining legal in NFL
The Philadelphia Eagles picked up their biggest offseason win Wednesday when the vote to ban the “tush push”…
With death of Jim Irsay, Colts lost a lifer and Indianapolis lost an icon
When my phone buzzed late at night and “No Caller ID” flashed across the screen, I knew. I…
Why College Football Playoff expansion talks are trending toward 16-team bracket
As the conference commissioners overseeing the postseason debate what’s next for the College Football Playoff, an expansion of…
Roger Goodell expected to receive contract extension approval from NFL owners: Sources
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to receive approval Wednesday from the 32 team owners on a contract…
NFL players can try out for flag football at 2028 LA Olympics, owners vote
NFL owners approved a resolution Wednesday allowing players to try out for flag football teams in the 2028…
Browns’ Shedeur Sanders signs 4-year, $4.6 million rookie contract
Shedeur Sanders has signed his NFL rookie contract, inking a four-year deal with the Cleveland Browns, the team…
Tennis wants its spectators to provide atmosphere, but abuse of players persists at tournaments
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the…
Visiting NEOM, the new Saudi superclub built to rule all others before the 2034 World Cup
There are many projects in Saudi Arabia, most of them ambitious, and many of them designed to disrupt…
Why NFL schedule release day illustrates how the league owns the entire year
Welcome back to MoneyCall, The Athletic’s weekly sports business cheat sheet. (Want to receive it as an email every…