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Why the 49ers Could Miss the Playoffs Despite Going 12-5 Last Season
The 49ers benefited from an easy schedule last season, but their 2026 slate is significantly tougher and could make another playoff run difficult....
Michigan-Western Michigan Controversy Isn’t Over as MAC Files NCAA Appeal
The MAC has filed a formal appeal with the NCAA seeking to recognize Western Michigan as the 12-7 winner over Michigan after a controversial finish....
The Most Interesting NFL Week 1 Kalshi Prediction Markets Before Sunday
NFL Week 1 is here, and Kalshi has plenty of prediction markets to follow, including Patriots vs. Seahawks and Rams vs. 49ers....
3 Keys to a Patriots Victory Over the Seahawks on Opening Night
The Patriots open the 2026 NFL season against the Seahawks in a Super Bowl rematch. Here are three keys to a New England victory....
Big Ten’s Top Contenders Fail to Dominate in Underwhelming Week 1
Ohio State, Oregon and Indiana all won in Week 1, but the Big Ten’s top national title contenders left plenty of questions unanswered....
Reports: Giants agree to extensions with Jameis Winston, Jon Runyan
The New York Giants agreed to two contract extensions with key veterans on their roster Sunday.,Backup quarterback Jameis Winston signed a two-year, $13 million extension, while starting left guard Jon Runyan inked a two-year extension of his own worth $22 million with $21.5 million guaranteed, acco...
Reports: Giants agree to 2-year, $13M extension with QB Jameis Winston
The New York Giants and veteran backup quarterback Jameis Winston have agreed to a two-year, $13 million extension, according to multiple reports on Sunday.,Winston is now under contract with New York through the 2028 season.,Winston is the backup behind second-year pro Jaxson Dart but is viewed as ...
NFL owners extend commissioner Roger Goodell through 2030
The NFL announced Sunday that NFL owners agreed to a four-year contract extension with commissioner Roger Goodell that runs through the 2030 season, ending on March 31, 2031.,The length of the deal is significant because the current collective bargaining agreement between owners and players expires ...
49ers place DT Sam Okuayinonu (foot) on IR
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu will sit out more than just the team's season opener against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday in Australia. ,He will miss at least three more games with a foot injury, as well, after the team placed him on injured reserve on Saturday.,Okuayinonu, 2...
Western Michigan Should Protest Result Against Michigan Wolverines
Western Michigan appeared to upset Michigan before a controversial final second was added back to the clock, leading to one of college football's wildest endings....
Six-time Pro Bowl S Harrison Smith returns to Vikings
Six-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith agreed to return to the Minnesota Vikings for a 15th season, the team announced Saturday.,Smith, 37, had contemplated retirement in the offseason.,According to reports, Smith is expected to sign a deal worth $12.25 million plus incentives that could increase h...
NFL fines Browns T Tytus Howard for tripping
The NFL fined Cleveland Browns right tackle Tytus Howard $12,537 on Saturday for a preseason tripping penalty.,Howard, 30, drew a 15-yard flag in the first quarter of the team's first preseason game on Aug. 15 at Chicago.,Money received from player fines is donated to the Professional Athletes Found...
The 5 Biggest College Football Games You Can't Miss This Weekend
College football's first full weekend is here. These are the five must-see Week 1 games, including Clemson-LSU and Ole Miss-Louisville....
Miami Has a New Star QB, a New Superstar Receiver and Two Heisman Candidates
Darian Mensah threw for 400 yards and five touchdowns while Malachi Toney erupted for 233 yards and three scores in Miami's Week 1 win....
Rutgers' Stunning Loss to UMass Could Put Greg Schiano's Job in Jeopardy
Rutgers' stunning 37-21 home loss to UMass could put Greg Schiano's job in jeopardy after one of college football's biggest early upsets....
Seahawks roll out new weapon in Super Bowl rematch with Patriots
Welcome to the spotlight, Jadarian Price.,Seattle's first-round pick in April, Price makes his first start since 2021 -- when he was a high school senior in Denison, Texas -- in the standalone primetime NFL opener Wednesday, a rematch of the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX victory the New England Patriots. ...
Hall of Fame makes major changes to selection process
Seven months after Bill Belichick failed to get inducted in his first year of eligibility, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has overhauled its selection process.,Hall of Fame president Jim Porter detailed a series of changes on Friday, including halving the number of voters on the selection committee a...
Falcons add Bill Fralic, John Abraham to Ring of Honor
The Atlanta Falcons will induct John Abraham and the late Bill Fralic into the franchise's Ring of Honor this season, the team announced on Friday.,Abraham, a defensive end who recorded 68.5 sacks in seven seasons with Atlanta (2006-12), will be honored during the Week 5 Sunday night game against th...
49ers DT Sam Okuayinonu out for opener vs. Rams in Australia
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu was ruled out Friday for the season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.,Okuayinonu did not accompany the team on its flight to Australia for next Thursday's contest as he continues to work his way back from a foot injury.,"...
Greg Schiano and Rutgers Have Already Become College Football's Biggest Meme
Rutgers entered its opener as a 29.5-point favorite but was stunned by UMass in one of the most embarrassing upsets of the college football season....