Everyone caught up to Oregon’s business model. Can Ducks win it all in a world they pioneered?
The Athletic has live coverage of Oregon vs. James Madison in the College Football Playoff first round. After…
NFLPA lawyer sues union leaders, alleging retaliation for helping FBI
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday alleges that NFL Players Association executives conspired to prevent an attorney for the…
NFL color commentator superlatives: Each analyst as a guest at our football watch party
The Athletic has live coverage of Rams vs. Seahawks on “Thursday Night Football.” For the ball-is-life crowd and…
Chuck Neinas, former commissioner who helped shape modern college football, dies at 93
Chuck Neinas, the former conference commissioner who helped shape the modern landscape of college football, has died, the…
With return, Philip Rivers extends NFL health insurance plan for 5 more years
Philip Rivers played his first NFL game since January 2021 on Sunday. Steph Chambers / Getty Images Philip…
Chiefs DT Chris Jones briefly exits Week 15 battle with LA Chargers
KSHB 41 reporter Tod Palmer covers sports business and eastern Jackson County. Share your story idea with Tod.…
Chiefs CB McDuffie, Chargers WR Johnston inactive for AFC West clash
KSHB 41 reporter Tod Palmer covers sports business and eastern Jackson County. Share your story idea with Tod.…
Why a simple act of appreciation explains Mike Vrabel’s leadership style
This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental side of sports. Follow Peak here.…
What happens when an NFL ball goes into the stands? In this case, a lawsuit
It was Dec. 11, 2022, and Philadelphia Eagles third-year quarterback Jalen Hurts was building a campaign that would…
Was Tony Petitti’s 16-team, auto-bid-heavy College Football Playoff plan the best fit for 2025?
It’s been months since Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti unveiled his plan for a 16-team College Football Playoff…
Troy Aikman’s guiding principle for ‘Monday Night Football’: ‘I try to be fair’
Troy Aikman has rightfully earned his reputation as someone who brings honesty to a broadcast, particularly when it…
College football bowl games can survive player opt-outs. They can’t survive multiple team ones
Devastated by its College Football Playoff snub, 11th-ranked Notre Dame chose to bow out of playing a bowl…