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Preston Powe became a familiar face to University of Texas football fans long before landing a television role. The 20-year-old UT Austin student, known across Longhorn Nation as “Big Red,” is now taking that attention to the screen. Powe will appear alongside Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson in the upcoming Apple TV series “Brothers.” The […]
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The Chicago Bears entered the 2026 NFL season chasing a number that has survived for more than a decade. Head coach Ben Johnson wants his offense to break the league’s single-season scoring record, and he made that target public before the season started. The record belongs to the 2013 Denver Broncos, who scored 606 points […]
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Chris Johnson once built his NFL career on speed. During a 10-year run, the former running back became known for explosive plays, long touchdowns, and a 2,000-yard rushing season. Now, more than a year after receiving an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis, his daily life looks completely different. Johnson can no longer speak without assistance. […]
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A protest outside Cleveland Browns Stadium has put fresh attention on the team’s decision to keep Deshaun Watson as its starting quarterback. Signs were taped to the statue of Hall of Famer Jim Brown, criticizing Watson’s place on the roster and the franchise’s handling of his past. One sign placed on Brown’s statue read, “$280,000,000 […]
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Jeremiah Smith has spent two seasons making difficult football look strangely simple. The Ohio State wide receiver can overpower defensive backs, race past coverage, win contested catches, and turn routine passes into major gains. At only 20, he has already produced numbers that most college receivers never reach. Still, Smith enters the 2026 season with […]
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Mike Vrabel made his return to the New England Patriots sideline Thursday night, and one second-quarter play quickly became the talk of the preseason opener. During the Patriots’ 13-13 tie with the Indianapolis Colts, Vrabel launched his challenge flag onto the field after a fumble call went against his team. The dramatic throw went viral, […]
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The Cleveland Browns have made another major investment in their defense. The team has signed veteran safety Grant Delpit to a three-year, $48 million contract extension with $35 million guaranteed. The agreement keeps one of Cleveland’s most reliable defenders under contract through the 2029 NFL season. The extension came during training camp and arrived just […]
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The Cleveland Browns have rewarded one of the league’s most consistent cornerbacks with a historic contract. Denzel Ward has agreed to a two-year, $62.2 million extension, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history based on average annual salary. The deal highlights Ward’s long-term value to Cleveland and secures one of the franchise’s key […]
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The American Athletic Conference enters the 2026 season with a talented group of players across every position. The preseason All-Conference Team highlights the top projected performers in the league. Navy leads the list with 13 selections. Meanwhile, UTSA, Memphis, and Temple each place 12 players on the roster. These selections focus on expected performance during […]
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The countdown to the 2026 college football season has already begun, and Athlon Sports has added plenty of excitement with its preseason American Conference Football All-Conference Team. Compiled by senior editor Steven Lassan, the list highlights the players expected to make the biggest impact once the season kicks off. These selections are projections rather than […]
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College football’s offseason always brings a wave of rankings. Fans debate everything from uniforms and stadiums to mascots and legendary teams. This time, ESPN introduced a different challenge by selecting the greatest player in college football history for each jersey number. Instead of ranking programs or individual careers, the network matched one elite player to […]
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American football continues to attract talent from unexpected corners of the world, and Aymeric Koumba’s path to UCF is a clear example of that growth. Raised in Bordeaux, France, a region widely associated with vineyards and wine production, Koumba discovered a sport that remains far less popular than soccer or rugby in his home country. […]
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Iowa State football carried strong momentum out of its first official visit weekend, adding three more commitments to the 2027 recruiting class. Drew Aagesen, Jordan Crider, and Jason Wooden each committed to the Cyclones, pushing the class total to 10 players as the program continues building depth for the future. One name quickly gaining attention […]
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The 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot has arrived, and it is already creating heated discussions across the sport. Every year brings a strong group of candidates, but this ballot feels different. The talent level is unusually high, and voters face some difficult choices. More than 200 players and coaches are eligible for consideration. […]
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North Carolina football has enjoyed rare consistency at quarterback for nearly a decade. From Mitchell Trubisky’s rise into the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft to Sam Howell’s productive run under Mack Brown, the Tar Heels rarely entered a season questioning the future of the position. Drake Maye continued that trend and […]
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BYU football did not rise because of one brilliant coach standing alone on the sideline. The real story started with a husband and wife who built something far bigger than wins and trophies. LaVell and Patti Edwards changed the direction of the program through trust, warmth, and a rare sense of loyalty that players still […]
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The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft brought a strong wave of offensive talent that instantly reshaped fantasy football conversations. Several quarterbacks, wide receivers, and running backs landed in systems that could define their early career production in both redraft and dynasty formats. Landing spots mattered just as much as draft capital, especially for […]
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Tom Green is not easing into retirement or slowing down with age. At 61, he is waking up before sunrise, heading to practice, and lining up against players young enough to be his grandchildren. That alone grabs attention, but his story carries more weight than a headline can hold. Green is a cancer survivor who […]
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A new wave of attention is building around girls’ flag football in Kansas, as support grows for its recognition at the high school level. The conversation has now reached a statewide decision point, with the spotlight fixed on whether the sport should be officially sanctioned. At the center of this effort, the Kansas City Chiefs […]
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Robert Griffin III, the former NFL quarterback and 2011 Heisman Trophy winner, is making a notable return to competitive football after more than eight years away from the field. Griffin, widely known as RG3, hasn’t played professional football since 2020, when he suited up for the Baltimore Ravens. Despite a career shortened by injuries, he […]
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