American football
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.
NFL
Bears-Panthers 59:37 Sets NFL Week 1 Scoring Record
Chicago's 59:37 win over Carolina produced 96 combined points, breaking the Week 1 record of 88 set by the Buccaneers and Saints in 2018.
Mike Laughlin Wins NFL Debut as Cardinals Head Coach
Laughlin beat the Chargers 26-14 as Arizona's first permanent head coach since 1973 to win his opening game, defying 8.5-point underdog odds.
Puka Nacua Opens Up on Rehab and Alcohol Struggles
Rams receiver Puka Nacua revealed he entered rehab in March, saying he used alcohol to escape the stress of fame, fatherhood and off-field controversies.
Rams' 36-Hour Melbourne Trip Before 49ers Clash
The Rams landed in Melbourne only hours before facing the 49ers in the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia, opting for a brief stay to preserve their routine.
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.
Kyle Shanahan tight-lipped on Melbourne before 49ers NFL clash
The 49ers coach admits he's barely left his hotel in Melbourne, as the NFL's Australian regular-season game draws a huge Netflix audience.
NFL Eyes Olympic Boost for Flag Football at MCG
The NFL's Melbourne game doubles as a push for flag football's inclusion at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, NFL executives say.
Malik Nabers: Beckham Is Why I Started Watching Football
The Giants' top receiver says Odell Beckham Jr.'s highlight-reel catches inspired him as a kid, and now they're teammates in New York.
Jayden Daniels vows bounce-back in Commanders opener
Coming off an injury-ravaged 2025, the Commanders QB says he's ready to prove himself again as Washington opens the new NFL season.
Nacua and Jackson Set to Play as Rams Open Season
Sean McVay expects Puka Nacua and Alaric Jackson to face San Francisco in the opener, even as the NFL continues reviewing misconduct cases against both players.
Harrison Smith Returns to Vikings for 15th Season
Minnesota re-signs the 37-year-old safety on a one-year deal worth up to $16.3m, eight days before the opener against Green Bay.
Cardinals Sign Michael Wilson to $75m Extension
Arizona locks up wide receiver Michael Wilson through 2029 with $47m guaranteed, rewarding his breakout 1,000-yard season.
Patrick Mahomes Set to Start Chiefs' Season Opener
Mahomes is expected to face the Broncos in Week 1 after recovering from left knee ligament surgery faster than doctors initially projected.
CTE Found in 91% of Studied Brains as NFL Season Opens
A new study of 235 donated NFL player brains found 215 showed signs of CTE, renewing debate over football's head-trauma risks as the new season begins.
Colin Kaepernick: I No Longer Watch the NFL
The former 49ers quarterback says he now follows college football instead, accusing the NFL of blackballing him and targeting fellow protesters.
Nate Boyer: MVP sponsor pulled out over Kaepernick meeting
The Green Beret and former NFL long snapper says a five-figure sponsorship for his veterans' foundation MVP collapsed after a brand learned he once met Colin Kaepernick.