Nearly 18,000 more seats will be replaced at Acrisure Stadium
With 22,000 seats replaced at Acrisure Stadium, more new ones are coming. Via Adam Babetski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, the Pittsburgh Sports and Exhibition Authority has approved funding for nearly 18,000 new seats at the place where the Steelers and Panthers play their home games. The request was made last
Seattle Seahawks have sold for a record price
The Seattle Seahawks are finally being sold, and the price will set a new record for a sports franchise. A group led by San Francisco 49ers limited partner Vinod Khosla has reached an agreement to purchase the Seahawks, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Seth Wickersham. The reported purchase price
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will review the Bryce Harper FanDuel video
As gambling controversies emerge in American pro sports, the NFL continues to avoid landing in any significant jackpots. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of pure luck. The fiasco arising from a FanDuel VIP host buying a Cameo video from Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper is another instance of the NFL
Colts Want To Lighten Jonathan Taylor’s Workload
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor ranks second in the NFL with 626 rushing attempts since 2024, as well as a snap share over 80%. He also led the league with 323 carries and took a whopping 46% of his team’s offensive touches last year. Taylor’s workload has led to elite
Ranking the 10 Worst NHL Contracts on the Books for the 2026-27 Season
The Devils are a fascinating team because they’ve got a host of a juicy contracts that draw our attention, but it’s Timo Meier’s eight-year, $70.4 million deal that he’s entering his fourth year of that landed him on our list. With an $8.8 million cap hit for the big Swiss
The ‘Receiving-leader by NFL team’ quiz
Happy 45th birthday to seven-time Pro Bowler, two-time All-Pro and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024, Andre Johnson! Before DeAndre Hopkins was making ridiculous catches and posting absurd numbers for the Houston Texans, there was Andre Johnson. The wide receiver was taken with the third-overall
Titans TE Gunnar Helm eyes an even bigger second season
Titans tight end Gunnar Helm, a fourth-round pick in 2025, appeared in 16 games, with 10 starts, as a rookie. He ranked fourth on the team with 44 receptions, which set a franchise record for rookie tight ends, and fourth on the team with 357 receiving yards. Helm scored twice
Seahawks Unlikely To Continue Pursuing Terrion Arnold
Although free agent cornerback Terrion Arnold has been awaiting trial since a late-June arrest on felony kidnapping and armed robbery charges, teams are showing interest in the former Lion. During a hearing in a Florida court on Friday, agent Nicole Lynn testified that the Texans, Colts, Jets and Seahawks contacted
Report: Aaron Donald works out at Rams’ facility
Eyes emoji, indeed. Days after retired Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald created a bit of a stir with a comment to an Instagram post regarding his potential return, Donald was back at the team’s facility. Via TMZ, Donald was seen working out at the Rams’ practice facility on Friday. Per
Writer predicts Shedeur Sanders will win Browns QB job in training camp
Ever since the Cleveland Browns drafted quarterback Shedeur Sanders last year, the media just won’t leave this guy alone. But, that’s for good reason, because Sanders is quite the story. Sanders was selected during the fifth round of the NFL draft with the Browns’ No. 144 overall pick. That was
Lamine Yamal Calls Out France, Drops Confident Quote Ahead of Spain’s World Cup Semifinal Match
Spain’s Lamine Yamal is confident his team can knock France out of the 2026 World Cup semifinals after defeating the nation at the same stage of the 2024 Euros. “If anyone should be afraid it should be them. We knocked them out of the Euros,” Yamal said after Spain advanced
The NFL’s Eight-Figure Dead Money Hits For 2026
The NFL’s salary cap climbed to $301.2MM this offseason. The league also saw a team string together back-to-back playoff berths with record-setting dead money sums on its payroll. With the cap rising by more than $20MM once again and the Broncos navigating the Russell Wilson dead money abyss to 10-
Report: George Pickens among teammates working with Dak Prescott in Utah
Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens skipped most of the team’s offseason program, but he reportedly opted to get some more work in with his teammates this week. Clarence Hill of DLLS Sports reports that Pickens is taking part in a retreat for skill position players that quarterback Dak Prescott put
Terrion Arnold drawing attention from a surprising suitor
Even though he’s still dealing with some serious legal issues, Terrion Arnold might not be a free agent for much longer. The former Detroit Lions first-round pick has drawn some attention since his release, according to his agent. Nicole Lynn, his agent, revealed that four teams have inquired about Arnold,
Every Snub from Top 10 in New NFL TE Rankings by Coaches, Execs
One byproduct of the tight end position being arguably as deep as it has ever been in the NFL is there will inevitably be players ranked lower than their talent suggests. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler dropped a ranking of the top 10 tight ends entering the 2026 season as voted on
Browns have reportedly made huge Sanders decision amid Watson concerns
Largely out of nowhere, Cleveland Browns second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders became the subject of curious trade rumors not long after it was reported in June that he had closed the gap in the competition for the team’s starting job with veteran Deshaun Watson. Multiple Browns reporters have since poured cold water over the idea that Sanders will
Rams will give replica Super Bowl LXVI rings to fans who attend Week 6 game vs. Cardinals
It’s the five-year anniversary of the first championship the Rams have won while based in L.A. During the 2026 season, they’ll be commemorating the Super Bowl win by giving their fans a special gift. The Rams announced on Thursday that the first 60,000 who enter SoFi Stadium for the Week
NFL Teams With Most Dead Cap In 2026
The Dolphins set an unfortunate record this offseason following the release of Tua Tagovailoa. The move left the franchise with a $55.4MM dead cap hit, which exceeded the previous record held by the Broncos and Russell Wilson ($53MM). Of course, as Miami is undergoing a complete teardown, they’re not overly
Brian Schottenheimer would have remained with Cowboys if not hired as head coach
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has long forced assistant coaches on his head coach. In 2007, Jones hired Jason Garrett for an unnamed position while he hunted for a head coach. Garrett wasn’t hired as head coach but instead became the offensive coordinator for Wade Phillips. Jones has made several other
Broncos star sets massive goal, expectation for defense
The Denver Broncos had one of the NFL’s best defenses in 2025, and it nearly carried them to a Super Bowl. They also nearly set the NFL single-season record for most sacks, falling just four shy of the mark. Defensive lineman Zach Allen expects them to get it this season.
Pros and Cons of Ducks Matching Leo Carlsson’s $90 Million Offer Sheet From Flyers
Gauthier had an insanely good sophomore season and was crucial in getting the Ducks to the playoffs, with 41 goals and 69 points in 76 games. He followed that up with four goals and 12 points in his first 12 NHL playoff games. Safe to say the RFA is due
Chiefs To Move On From Chris Jones In 2027?
Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones has cemented himself as one of the greatest players in franchise history during his 10-year career. The seven-time Pro Bowler and six-time All-Pro is under contract for three more seasons, but this could be his last year as a Chief if he doesn’t restructure his
Brandin Cooks expects to sign with some team before training camp, hopes it’s the Bills
Free agent wide receiver Brandin Cooks doesn’t plan to be a free agent much longer. Cooks told Tim Graham of TheAthletic.com that he’s looking forward to being in some team’s training camp in a few weeks, and he hopes to return to Buffalo, where he finished last season. “Obviously, Buffalo
NFL coach expects to see a ‘rejuvenated’ Quinnen Williams in 2026
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams wants to rebound this upcoming season. Those around the league are confident he will. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler published his top-10 NFL defensive tackles on Thursday morning, featuring opinions from coaches, executives and scouts. Fowler listed Williams No. 6 at his position after placing him at
No criminal charges filed against Alaric Jackson after domestic battery arrest
No criminal charges have been filed against Rams offensive lineman Alaric Jackson, more than a month after he was arrested and accused of felony domestic battery. The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office told NBC Los Angeles that it does not have a criminal case filed against Jackson. The case is
Sean Payton Considered Passing HC Job To Bill Belichick
In what would have been a wild turn of events, Broncos head coach Sean Payton considered giving up his job to longtime friend Bill Belichick in 2024, Seth Wickersham of ESPN reports. It would have been a temporary demotion for Payton, who would have run the offense until Belichick broke
Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham’s Final Box Score Stats, Highlights as Sparks Beat Fever
The Los Angeles Sparks knocked off the Indiana Fever 106-92 on Wednesday night in Caitlin Clark’s return to the court after a two-game absence due to a back injury. Here’s a look at the game’s notable performers. Clark struggled in her return to the court, shooting 4-of-12 from the field
Vikings reporter thinks Kyler Murray could make shocking decision after J.J. McCarthy competition
Reports throughout the spring suggested that 2024 first-round draft pick J.J. McCarthy could ask the Minnesota Vikings for a trade if free-agency signing Kyler Murray wins the competition for the team’s starting quarterback job later this summer. Meanwhile, veteran Carson Wentz somewhat surprisingly re-signed with the Vikings this past March. On Wednesday, Vikings reporter
With NFL Network in the fold, ESPN increases its NFL preseason games
The acquisition of NFL Network includes an uptick in preseason games televised by ESPN. ESPN has annouced that NFL Network will televise 19 live, out-of-market games during the three-week 2026 preseason. Twelve more out-of-market games will be available live via the ESPN App’s Unlimited plan. ESPN will televise one preseason
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/8/26
By Ben Levine | at July 8, 2026 6:39 pm Today’s minor moves: New York Giants Rico Payton was waived by the Giants yesterday but apparently passed through and has now landed on injured reserve, meaning he won’t be able to suit up for New York during the 2026 campaign.
Cincinnati coach Scott Satterfield suggests Texas Tech tampered with Brendan Sorsby
The drama arising from quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s saucer of sorbet at Texas Tech isn’t ending. At the Big 12 Media Days (Something Something Monster Energy), Cincinnati football coach Scott Satterfield claimed that Texas Tech was one of several schools that spoke with Sorsby’s camp about transferring before the 2025 season
Tom Brady shares final verdict on Bill Belichick debate
Debates about whether quarterback Tom Brady or head coach Bill Belichick was more “responsible” for the success the New England Patriots enjoyed during their dynastic run over the first two decades of the 2000s give certain media personalities something to discuss during what is often seen as a quiet time of the
Texans see “three-down back” in David Montgomery
David Montgomery went from the No. 1 back in Detroit to playing second fiddle to Jahmyr Gibbs over the last three seasons, but the Texans still think Montgomery is capable of being the lead back in an offensive attack. The Texans traded for Montgomery early in the offseason in an
Offseason In Review: Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville was not a popular pick to contend for a playoff spot in 2025, head coach Liam Coen‘s first year at the helm. Vegas set the Jaguars’ preseason over/under win total at 7.5, but the club smashed expectations during a 13-4 campaign. The offensive-minded Coen was the runner-up to the
Sean Payton called a fake punt on fourth-and-11 in OT vs. Bills, players didn’t run it
The Broncos’ playoff overtime win against the Bills could have gone very differently, if a play Broncos coach Sean Payton called had actually been run. Payton said after the game that he called a fake punt on fourth-and-11 in overtime, only to have the players change it at the line
Brandon Aiyuk makes controversial decision about his career
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is continuing his standoff with the team. The former Arizona State wideout is still on the 49ers’ “left squad list,” meaning the team can essentially stash him without penalty or paying him. He would have to apply for reinstatement to collect his salary and
Report: 2030 World Cup rights could hit $2 billion
Lionel Messi is scoring at will in the 2026 World Cup. FIFA will be scoring at will in advance of the 2030 World Cup. Alex Sherman of CNBC reports that Disney, Netflix, and YouTube are interested in bidding on the rights for the next iteration of the tournament, in four
Not Doing Business With 49ers
In recent weeks, Brandon Aiyuk‘s social media posts have made for regular talking points regarding his future. The disgruntled 49ers wideout took to Instagram once again on Tuesday. Today marks the one-year anniversary of San Francisco voiding Aiyuk’s guarantees. It was not learned until much later that the team did so,
After Lionel Messi, Argentina Rally to Stun Egypt, Fans Sound Off on Epic World Cup Match
Lionel Messi and Argentina advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 3-2 comeback win over Egypt on Tuesday. It was a thrilling victory for Argentina, as the team overcame a late 2-0 deficit to ultimately move on in extra time. Fans and athletes praised Messi
O’Connell’s comments on Murray might hint at Vikings’ QB race winner
Just a couple of years ago, the Minnesota Vikings found plenty of success with Sam Darnold at the helm. Somewhat surprisingly, the former No. 3 pick helped them win 14 games, and while he fell flat in the biggest game of the season, that was enough to get him a
Derek Stingley: I feel like I am quicker now than last season
Derek Stingley became the first cornerback in Texans history to earn first-team All-Pro in 2024. He repeated that honor after an outstanding 2025 season. “I know a lot of people haven’t done it,” Stingley said last month, via Aaron Wilson of KPRC. “So, it’s cool to be one of those
Gap Remains Between Baker Mayfield’s Asking Price, Buccaneers’ Latest Extension Offer
The Buccaneers are not close to an extension agreement with Vita Vea. The same is also true of Tampa Bay’s other, more noteworthy, summer contract priority. The 2026 offseason has long been understood to be the time for Baker Mayfield to negotiate a new deal. Tampa Bay’s three-year starting quarterback has one season remaining
1 Word for Every NHL Team’s Status After 2026 Free Agency and the Draft
The Lightning only have so much cap space, and somehow, the front office tends to make great decisions that keeps them in playoff contention year after year. When Darren Raddysh signed with the Leafs at a very hefty price, you understood why the Lightning couldn’t swing it, but you wondered
Browns’ Sanders reveals clear goal amid competition vs. Watson
Once Cleveland Browns players end their summer breaks and report for training camp, the competition for the team’s starting quarterback job between veteran Deshaun Watson and second-year pro Shedeur Sanders will likely become one of the top summer storylines in the NFL. In a recent video shared on his YouTube page, Sanders made it
Shedeur Sanders: I’m not content just being on a team, I’m trying to be one of the greatest
Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders is battling with Deshaun Watson to be the Week One starter, but he says he plans to win a lot more than a training camp competition in his career. Sanders said on his YouTube channel that his goal is to be among the greatest quarterbacks in
CB Terrion Arnold Clears Waivers
Monday afternoon marked the deadline for teams to file a waiver claim for Terrion Arnold. To little surprise, the former Lions cornerback is instead heading to free agency. Arnold went unclaimed, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo notes. As a result, he is now free to sign with interested teams. Arnold’s market remains uncertain
Belgium beats, then trolls, U.S. team on Monday night
Even though it was tied, 1-1, after Malik Tillman scored another goal on a free kick just outside the penalty area, it never felt close. Belgium beat the U.S. in the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup on Monday night, 4-1, ending the dream of winning the tournament
NFL teams should consider paying pass-catching RBs instead of WRs
Boy, these wide receiver contracts are sure getting expensive. Earlier this offseason, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba became the highest-paid player at his position when he signed a four-year, $168.6M extension. Of course, he’s deserving of that after winning the 2025 Offensive Player of the Year and helping the Seahawks
Terrion Arnold’s hearing regarding monitoring device was postponed until Friday
A hearing on whether free-agent cornerback Terrion Arnold will be required to wear an ankle monitor while on home confinement pending trial of eight felony charges had been scheduled for Monday. Via Kara Berg of the Detroit News, it has been postponed until Friday, July 10. Prosecutors have asked the
Chiefs’ CB Depth Chart To Take Shape During Training Camp
The Chiefs have largely avoided making big-money commitments to cornerbacks, even in the case of homegrown players. That trend continued in the spring, with Trent McDuffie being traded away and Jaylen Watson departing in free agency. Cornerback remains a question mark for Kansas City entering training camp. As ESPN’s Nate Taylor writes, padded
















































