Football Page 164 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
Five Biggest Takeaways From Week 2 of the NFL Preseason
Week 2 of the NFL preseason brought big performances from Caleb Williams, Tyler Warren and TreVeyon Henderson — and concerns for the Jets....
The Cincinnati Bengals Have Officially Botched the Trey Hendrickson Contract Situation
The Bengals are listening to trade offers for All-Pro DE Trey Hendrickson after failed contract talks... another Cincinnati contract disaster....
Five College Football Teams Facing Brutal September Tests in 2025
Alabama, Oregon, Georgia, Miami and LSU face brutal September tests that could define the 2025 College Football Playoff race....
The Best College Football Uniforms Being Wasted on Awful Teams in 2025
Florida State, Purdue and Kent State all boast some of college football’s best uniforms. But they’ll be wasted on bad football in 2025....
Why the Big Ten’s College Football Playoff Plan Sucks (But Expansion Doesn’t)
College football’s postseason is broken. The Big Ten’s playoff proposal is bad, but a bigger playoff is the only way forward....
Seahawks Revive Ground-and-Pound Identity Under Mike Macdonald
Behind a revamped offensive staff and a 268-yard rushing night in the preseason, the Seahawks appear committed to a run-first identity under Mike Macdonald....
Fantasy Football 2025: The Best Draft Mistakes to Exploit From ESPN’s Experts
ESPN’s 30th anniversary fantasy football draft was filled with mistakes. Here are 10 players picked too early or too late — and how to ace your fantasy draft....
Why Every College Football Preseason Favorite Has Big Questions
Every 2025 College Football Playoff contender has major question marks... from Arch Manning's debut at Texas to QB uncertainty at Ohio State and Georgia....
Cleveland Browns Add Isaiah Bond as “Bad Boy” Roster Keeps Growing
The Cleveland Browns continue adding players with off-field issues, but without winning games, their “bad boy” image just makes them a target for the rest of the league....
Five College Football Stars Already in the Running for the 2026 NFL Draft’s Top Spot
The 2026 NFL Draft is eight months away, but stars like Arch Manning and Drew Allar are already drawing buzz for the No. 1 pick....
Travis Kelce Admits His Play Slipped & Reveals His Plan to Bounce Back
In a revealing GQ interview, Travis Kelce addresses his play slipping, shares his Hollywood moments and explains why winning a Super Bowl is still his only goal....
Texas Tops the AP Poll But That Doesn’t Mean the Longhorns Are Back
The 2025 college football preseason AP poll is the most wide-open in years, with Texas at No. 1 for the first time ever. Here’s why it's not certain that the Longhorns deserve the top spot....
Baker Mayfield’s MVP Case: Why the Buccaneers QB Is a Legit Contender in 2025
Baker Mayfield enters 2025 with elite weapons, an easy schedule, and MVP-level stats from last season. Here’s why he’s a legit threat to win NFL MVP....
Week 1 NFL Preseason Takeaways: QB Questions, Defensive Standouts, Rookie Breakouts
Week 1 NFL preseason takeaways include the Colts’ QB dilemma, the Bears’ ferocious defense, rookie Shedeur Sanders’ big debut, and J.J. McCarthy’s first reps with the Vikings....
Joe Burrow Plays Career-High Preseason Snaps in Bengals vs. Eagles
Joe Burrow threw two touchdowns in extended preseason action as the Bengals lost 34-27 to the Eagles, testing a new approach to avoid slow starts....
NFL Quarterback Battle Predictions: Who Starts for the Browns, Saints, Giants and Colts?
From Anthony Richardson to Spencer Rattler, four NFL teams have wide-open quarterback battles that could get ugly before Week 1. Here's what to watch....
NFL Clarifies Smelling Salts Ban: Players Can Still Use Them, Just Not From Teams
After a brief panic, NFL players learned they can still use ammonia-fused smelling salts. They just have to supply them themselves, and the team can no longer issue them....
Why the Tennessee Titans Are Betting Big on Cam Ward So Soon
With Will Levis out for the season, rookie QB Cam Ward will start Week 1 for the Titans. Here's what fans should expect from the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft....
Roger Goodell Just Hinted at College Football Redzone Produced by ESPN
College Football RedZone could become real thanks to ESPN’s deal with the NFL. But is the perfect format safe in ESPN’s hands?...
Report: Rams' Matthew Stafford on track for on-field work this week
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is in line to resume working out this week, Pro Football Talk reported Wednesday.,Stafford received an epidural to address a back injury and has been considered week-to-week by head coach Sean McVay. ,NFL Network reported that Stafford is nursing an aggr...