New York Knicks guard Tyler Kolek is testing out his recognizability after police briefly tried to stop him from celebrating at his team’s championship parade. Kolek walked around Fanatics Fest this week in New York as part of a promotion for DICK’s, which gave away prizes to any fan who recognized him. A video of […]

For years, Tyreek Hill’s return to Missouri has been considered a strong possibility. The Kansas City Chiefs haven’t had an explosive playmaker since they traded the eight-time Pro Bowler to the Miami Dolphins, and he’s also flirted with the organization multiple times. There were strong rumors tying them together this offseason, but so far to […]

Last summer, the Ravens signed wide receiver Rashod Bateman to a three-year, $36.75 million contract extension. They did not get their money’s worth, as Bateman struggled through an ankle injury and finished with a career-low 224 receiving yards. But Ravens General Manager Eric Decosta says he does not regret his investment. DeCosta said he’s expecting […]

After a recent workout in Los Angeles, a Rams-Aaron Donald reunion is “starting to gain steam,” according to Bleacher Report’s James Palmer. Donald’s potential return to the football field has grown from a tantalizing prospect to a serious possibility over the six weeks since the Rams’ blockbuster move for Myles Garrett. The first and most […]

A viral photo from a 2007 UNICEF fundraising photoshoot featuring then-Barcelona star Lionel Messi and a baby Lamine Yamal has made the rounds and increased in notoriety during this World Cup, which will now feature Messi’s Argentina and Yamal’s Spain facing off in the final on Sunday. On Friday, former NFL quarterback and seven-time Super […]

The Las Vegas Raiders starred in one of the most bizarre storylines in recent NFL history, and that’s a lot to say. They agreed to trade superstar pass-rusher Maxx Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens, only to bring him back home when health concerns led them to back out of the deal. Crosby is back in […]

Five years after former Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III announced, then scrapped, a tell-all book about his time with an inherently dysfunctional franchise, Griffin is apparently ready to tell his story. Or at least part of it. Griffin, while wearing a full uniform of the franchise he played for in 2012 (including a jersey with […]

By Ely Allen | at July 17, 2026 6:26 pm Friday’s minor transactions from around the NFL: New England Patriots San Francisco 49ers Thomas didn’t play in 2025, only spending two weeks on the Colts’ practice squad. In 2024, the former Rams sixth-round pick played eight games for the Patriots, including two with significant snaps […]

The story of the offseason has created short-term professional complications for Patriots coach Mike Vrabel but no long-term impact on his job security. Patriots coach Robert Kraft made that clear on Friday. Kraft commented on Vrabel during Friday’s episode of First Take on ESPN. Appearing with Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, Kraft was asked this question […]

Regardless of the existence of what have been referred to as “absolutely exhausting” trade rumors, there has been zero legitimate sign that either the Las Vegas Raiders or star pass-rusher Maxx Crosby wants to end their working relationship amid the NFL’s ongoing summer break.   On Friday, Crosby seemed to confirm his intentions for at least the start […]

The Panthers have brought back an offensive lineman. Carolina announced on Friday that the club has re-signed Brady Christensen to a one-year deal. Christensen, 29, has spent his entire career with the Panthers. A third-round pick in 2021, Christensen has appeared in 59 career games with 34 starts. He was on the field for eight […]

Earlier this month, Brady Christensen received full medical clearance upon completing his rehab from a torn Achilles. The veteran offensive lineman has quickly managed to line up his next deal. The Panthers announced on Friday that Christensen has been re-signed. The sixth-year veteran has spent his entire career in Carolina, and that will continue through at least […]

Real Salt Lake has apologized to Kealia Ohai Watt and J.J. Watt after Ohai Watt was not recognized in a social media post on Wednesday. On Wednesday, the Watt family arrived in Salt Lake City to watch Burnley FC take on Real Salt Lake in a friendly. The Watts are minority investors in the EFL […]

Five-time Pro Bowl running back Alvin Kamara has spent his entire nine-year career with the New Orleans Saints, but there was speculation his time in the Big Easy was over.  But with Kamara entering the final season of his two-year, $24.5 million contract, Nick Underhill of New Orleans.Football reported he and the Saints agreed to a new […]

As an international sport’s temporary takeover of America comes to an end, America’s predominant sport aims to continue its international takeover. Via Sportico, Commissioner Roger Goodell was asked Thursday at Fanatics Fest if there’s a new country in which the NFL would like to stage a regular-season game. “I got about 10,” Goodell said. He […]

The Titans moved on from a pair of starting offensive linemen this offseason, leaving two major holes in front of second-year quarterback Cam Ward. Fortunately, it sounds like the unit is quickly taking shape. As Jim Wyatt of the team’s website writes, Austin Schlottmann has the “upper hand” for the team’s starting center spot. Meanwhile, Cordell Volson […]

The Kansas City Chiefs dropped photos featuring some of their players’ offseason activities. They included a shot of Madison Square Garden after Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift got married there on July 3. The images also featured Patrick and Brittany Mahomes at Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria in Kansas City on June 17. Other notable […]

It’s make or break time for the Detroit Lions, head coach Dan Campbell included. Sure, this franchise looks nothing like it did, say, five years ago. It’s strong, vibrant and a real contender in the NFL. But, if this team expects to get to the Super Bowl for the first time in Detroit history, that […]

The World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and England had storylines extending beyond Atlanta, all the way to the Falkland Islands. Yes, the two countries still have beef over a war from 44 years ago, especially since ownership of the islands remains disputed. After Argentina made yet another late comeback to secure a spot in […]

A few weeks before he announced his retirement in early June, quarterback Russell Wilson claimed that the Jets made him an offer in free agency. Had he signed with the Jets, Wilson would have slotted in behind starter Geno Smith, his backup in Seattle from 2020-21. But it doesn’t appear there was any real chance […]

Veteran linebacker Demario Davis said that he believes the Jets signed him as a free agent to be a model of what “winning culture looks like” and that process appears to be off to a good start. Davis will be playing alongside Jamien Sherwood at linebacker and Sherwood is coming off a somewhat disappointing 2025 […]

Shortly after defensive superstar Aaron Donald officially announced his retirement in March 2024, the Los Angeles Rams grabbed edge-rusher Jared Verse in the first round of that year’s NFL Draft.  While the two never shared a locker room together, Verse eventually learned what kind of “psychopath” Donald is as it pertains to staying in shape. Verse is now a Cleveland Browns player via […]

Caitlin Clark was not happy with the officiating during Wednesday’s 88-75 loss against the Golden State Valkyries, particularly regarding a no-call in the second quarter after contact at the rim left her briefly limping. “That hurts,” she told reporters, saying she was kneed in the quad on the play in question. “The ref can’t miss […]

The Cowboys have seen a handful of players spend seasons on a franchise tag over the past several years. George Pickens will follow suit, as today’s deadline for tagged players to sign extensions has now passed. The other three players to receive tags — Breece Hall, Kyle Pitts and Daniel Jones (transition) — have all […]