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…
Tom Brady knew he needed to improve on TV. So he channeled his ‘quarterback’ days
Tom Brady is on the other end of the phone line from Miami, going behind-the-scenes of his daunting…
Indianapolis to continue hosting NFL Scouting Combine through at least 2028
Indianapolis will continue hosting the NFL Scouting Combine through at least 2028, former Colts punter and media sensation…
CBS says Broncos-Bills clash was most-watched Saturday NFL playoff game ever
Bills quarterback Josh Allen fumbles the ball against the Broncos during the second quarter of Saturday’s AFC Divisional…
Commissioners of NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB to meet with Trump over America 250 plans
The commissioners of four major U.S. sports leagues are in conversations over being present at the Oval Office…
Duke to enter QB Darian Mensah into transfer portal as legal battle continues: Source
By Matt Baker, Sam Khan Jr. and Stewart Mandel Duke is expected to enter Darian Mensah into the…
I played for Mike Tomlin in his first season. This is how he carried on the Steeler legacy
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