Government regulators approve ESPN’s billion-dollar acquisition of multiple NFL Media assets
Government regulators have approved ESPN’s billion-dollar blockbuster acquisition of multiple NFL Media assets, and the two sides closed…
NFL’s chief medical officer downplays theory 49ers’ injuries are linked to substation
The NFL’s chief medical officer became the latest expert to downplay the notion that the rash of injuries…
Jeffrey Epstein scouted women for New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, emails show
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein connected New York Giants chairman and co-owner Steve Tisch with multiple women, according…
Next year’s college football championship game isn’t until Jan. 25. Is there a better way?
College football’s season finale had more viewers than any non-NFL sporting event since Game 7 of the 2016…
How NBC’s Cris Collinsworth, Mike Tirico prepare for Super Bowl 60 broadcast
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Never forget Chris Matthews. Cris Collinsworth certainly hasn’t. The NBC analyst was in the…
Was that messy Bills press conference really a ‘disaster’? A former owner and GM weigh in
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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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