The New York Times

Football through the generations, part 1: Getting spotted, sweeping terraces and playing against George Best

From left: Billy McCullough, George Boateng, Ashley Young, Steve Coppell Illustration: Eamonn Dalton/The Athletic. Photos: Martin Rickett/PA Images; Michael Mayhew/Sportsphoto/Allstar Peter Robinson - ...
The New York Times

Notre Dame’s opt-out crosses a new line — and college football is worse off for it

Notre Dame may be upset about missing the Playoff, but the point of playing football is to play football. Justin Casterline / Getty Images Notre Dame has taken its ball and gone home, and everyone is ...
Dexerto

60-year-old cancer survivor joins college football team and he’s actually playing

A 60-year-old cancer survivor has joined a college football team for this upcoming season, and is comfortably the oldest ...
Yahoo! Sports

Who is playing in the Pro Bowl, and why are some stars skipping it?

Shedeur Sanders, Joe Burrow and other big names. Fans voted on the initial rosters, but for various reasons several high-profile replacements have been selected. The answers to these questions are ...
Yahoo! Sports

If Tom Brady is "happily retired," why did he ask the league about playing?

Raiders minority owner Tom Brady is sending mixed signals about whether he's thinking about playing again. Last weekend, he reposted a clip of his nifty matador move while playing flag football, ...

3 freshmen who have to play early for LSU football in 2026

These LSU football true freshman are going to get plenty of playing time in 2026.
NBC Sports

If Tom Brady is “happily retired,” why did he ask the league about playing?

Raiders minority owner Tom Brady is sending mixed signals about whether he’s thinking about playing again. Last weekend, he reposted a clip of his nifty matador move while playing flag football, ...