American football
Adam Vinatieri sets Guinness record with field goal in Swiss Alps
The 53-year-old Hall of Famer kicked a field goal at 3,454 metres on the Jungfraujoch, in snow and strong wind, ahead of the Patriots' game in Munich.
New England Patriots
Antonio Brown to accept plea deal and avoid prison in Miami case
The former NFL wide receiver will plead to aggravated assault and get straight probation, his lawyer says, instead of risking up to 30 years on attempted murder.
Bill Belichick Denies Jordon Hudson Has UNC Role
The 74-year-old UNC coach called reports that girlfriend Jordon Hudson holds an unofficial team role "ridiculous," saying her help is limited to his outside appearances.
NFL Week 1 Ties Record With 791 Combined Points
Bears-Panthers' 96-point shootout and a late Chiefs-Broncos surge lifted Week 1 scoring to 791 points, matching the 2012 mark since 1966.
NFL Kickoff Game Draws 25 Million Viewers
The Seahawks-Patriots opener averaged over 25 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, its fourth straight year leading the demo among adults 18-49.
A.J. Brown to Miss Four Weeks With Ankle Sprain
The Patriots receiver suffered a high ankle sprain in the season-opening loss to the Seahawks, clouding New England's receiving corps just weeks after his trade from Philadelphia.
NFL Regular Season Kicks Off Week 1
Seattle-New England opens the week, followed by Rams-49ers, a full Sunday slate, and Kansas City-Denver closing out on 15 September.
C.J. Stroud Shrugs Off Criticism Before Texans Season
The Houston quarterback says pressure is a privilege after a rough 2025 campaign led the club to pause contract extension talks.
Trevayon Henderson still out with ankle injury
The Patriots running back hasn't fully practiced since hurting his ankle on August 24, leaving his status for Wednesday's opener versus Seattle uncertain.
Kyle Van Noy Signs With Vikings, Reunites With Brian Flores
The 35-year-old edge rusher joins Minnesota's practice squad ahead of a planned move to the active roster, teaming up again with defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
Athletic Finds Russini-Vrabel Ties Broke Standards
A five-month internal review found Dianna Russini's relationship with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel breached editorial standards and should have been disclosed.