1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (535+ words) The Power Four conferences are attempting to stop NFL players and other professionals from becoming college athletes again, but they’ll likely need to convince federal and state courts that banning former (and perhaps future) pros is lawful under antitrust law....

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (483+ words) A milestone in the fading line between college and pro football occurred over the weekend, and it’s one that could shape legal arguments regarding college athletes in the years ahead. The Cleveland Browns waived tight end Dae’Quan Wright so he…...

2+ day, 36+ min ago   (207+ words) San Francisco 49ers owner and CEO Jed York’s no-contest plea to misdemeanor disorderly conduct following his arrest on suspicion of engaging in prostitution raises the possibility that the NFL could punish him for conduct detrimental to the league. An NFL spokesperson…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (231+ words) For tens of millions of NFL fans and the 550 advertisers that tirelessly interrupt their game day viewing marathons, football season cannot get here soon enough. We’re specifically addressing the twitchy countdown to Sept. 9, when the 2026-27 NFL campaign kicks off on…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (400+ words) Arctos Partners has reached a deal to buy 10% of the Atlanta Falcons in a two-part transaction, according to three people familiar with the details. The first tranche is for 7.5% of the NFL team at a valuation just over $10 billion, according…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (298+ words) Even if NFL preseason games are treated by coaches and stars as—at best—dress rehearsals, fans have shown a hunger to watch. Last year’s nationally televised tune-ups averaged 2.2 million viewers, making the 2025 preseason the most-watched since 2018, according to the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (497+ words) DePaul University’s former associate athletics director for health and wellness has filed a federal lawsuit against the school and AD DeWayne Peevy, alleging she was illegally laid off while seven months pregnant in violation of her civil rights. The lawsuit…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (708+ words) Jayden Daniels sending a cease-and-desist letter to LSU raises the prospect of a legal battle that could attract attention from other former college stars, should they seek leverage with their alma maters. As ESPN reported, Daniels’ attorney on Aug. 5 demanded…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (528+ words) Having spent decades focused on audio and video enhancements for music and film audiences, Dolby has in recent years turned its attention to sports, building back-end technology for streaming providers to offer fans more personalized ways of watching games. The…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (191+ words) Also, with an annual rights fee of $2.3 billion, Fox holds the NFL’s second-priciest contract behind only Disney’s ESPN unit. Both parties derive a whole lot of value from their association, which frankly nobody wants to see come to an end....