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Archive last updated: May 15, 2026 01:50:06 PM EDT - Latest Sports News
- NFL sees Wednesday play as good thing for fans (May 15, 2026, 2:41 PM ET)
- NFL pushes back on criticism of streaming games (May 15, 2026, 1:44 PM ET)
- Chiefs back on biggest stages despite Mahomes injury, disappointing 2025 (May 15, 2026, 12:36 PM ET)
- NFL futures: Rams Super Bowl favorites, followed closely by Seahawks, Ravens, Bills (May 15, 2026, 12:20 PM ET)
- Answering eight big questions about NFL sophomores: Solak on Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, more (May 15, 2026, 11:49 AM ET)
- Miami Dolphins schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 15, 2026, 11:45 AM ET)
- Washington Commanders schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 15, 2026, 11:44 AM ET)
- Fantasy football 2026 defensive depth charts (May 15, 2026, 11:20 AM ET)
- Fantasy football 2026 offensive depth charts (May 15, 2026, 11:20 AM ET)
- Fantasy football: Why the 2026 NFL schedule benefits the Lions and Eagles (May 15, 2026, 11:11 AM ET)
- How Bills rookie Bell handled Buffalo's first practice and other minicamp observations (May 15, 2026, 2:06 AM ET)
- Judging five overreactions to the NFL schedule: Does the Bears' tough slate mean no playoffs? (May 14, 2026, 11:08 PM ET)
- Early Week 1 bets and futures to target following the NFL schedule release (May 14, 2026, 11:07 PM ET)
- How all 32 NFL teams unveiled their 2026 schedules (May 14, 2026, 10:46 PM ET)
- Deion: Shedeur endured 'hell' in predraft, Year 1 (May 14, 2026, 10:30 PM ET)
- 2026 NFL schedule release: Tracking all 32 teams and predictions (May 14, 2026, 10:16 PM ET)
- Denver Broncos schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 10:01 PM ET)
- Pats-Seahawks SB rematch to kick off '26 season (May 14, 2026, 9:51 PM ET)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 9:28 PM ET)
- 2026 NFL schedule release: Who has easiest, hardest lineups? (May 14, 2026, 9:11 PM ET)
- Kansas City Chiefs schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 9:11 PM ET)
- Detroit Lions schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 9:08 PM ET)
- 2026 NFL schedule release: Betting odds for every Week 1 game (May 14, 2026, 8:59 PM ET)
- Seattle Seahawks schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 8:51 PM ET)
- Green Bay Packers schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 8:51 PM ET)
- Carolina Panthers schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 8:50 PM ET)
- Pittsburgh Steelers schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 8:38 PM ET)
- Baltimore Ravens schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 8:37 PM ET)
- Indianapolis Colts schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 8:33 PM ET)
- Tennessee Titans schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 8:32 PM ET)
- Atlanta Falcons schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 8:28 PM ET)
- Cincinnati Bengals schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 8:25 PM ET)
- New Orleans Saints schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 8:16 PM ET)
- Arizona Cardinals schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 8:14 PM ET)
- New York Jets schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 8:10 PM ET)
- Chicago Bears schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 8:09 PM ET)
- Las Vegas Raiders schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 8:04 PM ET)
- New England Patriots schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 8:00 PM ET)
- Minnesota Vikings schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 7:59 PM ET)
- Dallas Cowboys schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 7:58 PM ET)
- Los Angeles Chargers schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 7:57 PM ET)
- Buffalo Bills schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 7:52 PM ET)
- San Francisco 49ers schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 7:40 PM ET)
- Philadelphia Eagles schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 7:37 PM ET)
- How the Seahawks and Chargers helped turn NFL schedule release day into a viral event (May 14, 2026, 7:36 PM ET)
- Cleveland Browns schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 7:32 PM ET)
- Jacksonville Jaguars schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 7:21 PM ET)
- Houston Texans schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 7:15 PM ET)
- New York Giants schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 7:05 PM ET)
- Los Angeles Rams schedule 2026: Takeaways, predictions (May 14, 2026, 7:05 PM ET)
- Steelers-Saints in Paris part of record int'l slate (May 14, 2026, 6:41 PM ET)
- What will new DC Raheem Morris bring to the 49ers' defense? (May 14, 2026, 3:12 PM ET)
- Jets add needed experience at WR, sign Patrick (May 14, 2026, 3:08 PM ET)
- Can Rams, Stafford repeat 2025 success with similar offseason approach? (May 14, 2026, 2:25 PM ET)
- How every rookie QB fits with his new NFL team: What's next for 10 who were drafted? (May 14, 2026, 11:50 AM ET)
- Hello, rook: Texans' Ryans letting his draft class know how they do it in Houston (May 14, 2026, 11:31 AM ET)
- NFL execs predict 2027 offseason: QB carousel, George Pickens' contract, RB salary ceiling (May 14, 2026, 10:14 AM ET)
- Packers-Rams set as 1st Thanksgiving Eve game (May 14, 2026, 10:02 AM ET)
- NFL depth charts for all 32 teams (May 14, 2026, 9:33 AM ET)
- Source: Nabers had 'cleanup,' hopeful for Week 1 (May 14, 2026, 9:22 AM ET)
- Source: Fins make Achane 3rd-highest-paid RB (May 14, 2026, 3:19 AM ET)
- Bears' return path to playoffs features NFL's toughest schedule (May 13, 2026, 8:46 PM ET)
- Florida AG continues push against Rooney Rule (May 13, 2026, 7:24 PM ET)
- Four QBs, four storylines: Netflix's 'Quarterback' cast announced for Season 3 (May 13, 2026, 7:16 PM ET)
- NFL nixed minority offensive asst. mandate in '25 (May 13, 2026, 6:16 PM ET)
- Patriots' Hutchins faces domestic assault charge (May 13, 2026, 3:55 PM ET)
- Aiyuk, Diggs or the rookie? Sizing up Commanders' options at WR2 (May 13, 2026, 1:23 PM ET)
- Can other NFL offenses copy the Rams' 13 personnel-heavy approach? Barnwell on why it might not be easy (May 13, 2026, 12:29 PM ET)
- Longtime NFL asst. Moore joins Iowa as adviser (May 13, 2026, 11:20 AM ET)
- 2026 NFL schedule release: Betting odds for every international series game (May 13, 2026, 10:37 AM ET)
- How Saquon Barkley's youth camp became the experience of a lifetime for a fan (May 13, 2026, 9:30 AM ET)
- Latest buzz on Minnesota Vikings' search for a new GM (May 13, 2026, 9:05 AM ET)
- Why playing in two NFL-type systems has Carson Beck ahead of many rookie QBs (May 13, 2026, 8:47 AM ET)
- How the Steelers are coaching up QB Drew Allar (May 13, 2026, 7:41 AM ET)
- Heading into OTAs, here are 10 takeaways from the Jets' offseason so far (May 13, 2026, 6:40 AM ET)
- Why the Broncos are hoping their mix of youth and veterans can unlock some tight end production (May 12, 2026, 10:51 PM ET)
- Penix (ACL) back on field throwing in Falcons drills (May 12, 2026, 8:43 PM ET)
- All-Pro TE Young dies; helped 49ers win 1st SB (May 12, 2026, 7:18 PM ET)
- Which Raiders rookies have the best chance to make an immediate impact? (May 12, 2026, 7:17 PM ET)
- Bengals tabbed as Falcons' Madrid foe in Week 9 (May 12, 2026, 7:07 PM ET)
- Rivals Broncos, Chiefs to meet in first MNF game (May 12, 2026, 6:08 PM ET)
- Bengals' Iosivas: Online abuse 'got in my head' (May 12, 2026, 5:56 PM ET)
- How to watch 2026 NFL schedule release on ESPN (May 12, 2026, 5:08 PM ET)
- NFLPA: Players want grass fields like World Cup (May 12, 2026, 2:53 PM ET)
- Family business: Saints sign Scott Steiner's son Brock Rechsteiner to 90-man roster (May 12, 2026, 1:58 PM ET)
- The NFL's highest-paid players at every position: Here's who makes the most money, from QB to punter (May 12, 2026, 11:54 AM ET)
- Wait, why didn't my NFL team ____? Reasonable answers for 10 lingering offseason questions (May 12, 2026, 10:27 AM ET)
- Bills to open new stadium in Week 2 vs. Lions (May 12, 2026, 10:08 AM ET)
- Morton, SB starter for Cowboys and Broncos, dies (May 12, 2026, 10:04 AM ET)
- Mike Clay's early 2026 fantasy football PPR rankings (May 12, 2026, 8:52 AM ET)
- SB LIX dancer found guilty of resisting officer (May 11, 2026, 10:30 PM ET)
- Could an unheralded Falcons rookie LB replace Kaden Elliss? (May 11, 2026, 8:33 PM ET)
- Giants rookie minicamp: First impressions of the '26 draft class (May 11, 2026, 8:03 PM ET)
- Cowboys open at NYG, host Eagles on Turkey Day (May 11, 2026, 7:53 PM ET)
- What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans (May 11, 2026, 7:42 PM ET)
- Three questions facing Lamar Jackson and the Ravens (May 11, 2026, 5:40 PM ET)
- Field Yates' fantasy football rankings: PPR top 160 (May 11, 2026, 4:26 PM ET)
- Why the makeover of the Dallas Cowboys' defense is complete (May 11, 2026, 3:39 PM ET)
- Sources: Chargers land TE Njoku on 1-year deal (May 11, 2026, 3:09 PM ET)
- Vikes surprise Peterson with ring of honor news (May 11, 2026, 1:20 PM ET)
- Steelers reward Boswell with 4-year, $28M deal (May 11, 2026, 1:02 PM ET)
- Bills boost pass-rush depth with ex-Chief Danna (May 11, 2026, 11:33 AM ET)
- Fantasy buzz: Which players benefit most from Njoku, Jennings signings? (May 11, 2026, 11:24 AM ET)
- Ranking the best remaining NFL free agents: Who are the top unsigned players? (May 11, 2026, 10:43 AM ET)
- Which NFL draft picks outside of Round 1 could make a big 2026 impact? 20 sleeper rookies to watchÿ (May 11, 2026, 9:03 AM ET)
- Can KC Concepcion be the Browns' version of Zay Flowers? (May 10, 2026, 6:49 PM ET)
- Jets RB Hall gets extension worth up to $45.75M (May 10, 2026, 11:37 AM ET)
- Does Patriots' rookie TE Eli Raridon have untapped potential? (May 10, 2026, 9:42 AM ET)
- QB Anthony Richardson giving Colts something to think about (May 10, 2026, 7:35 AM ET)
- Klubnik unshaken by fall in draft: 'I'm a winner' (May 9, 2026, 6:50 PM ET)
- Ex-Jet Wint chasing UFC deal in Contender Series (May 9, 2026, 6:37 PM ET)
- Payton: Nix 'doing good,' on course for minicamp (May 9, 2026, 5:49 PM ET)
- Harbaugh: Decision on OBJ could wait until camp (May 9, 2026, 3:09 PM ET)
- Breece Hall gets paid: What it means for Jets, fantasy and RBs (May 9, 2026, 7:36 AM ET)
- Sources: Seahawks interest 'soft' from buyers (May 9, 2026, 7:31 AM ET)
- 'I've been motivated as ever': St. Brown, with full offseason, bullish on Lions' 2026 (May 9, 2026, 12:08 AM ET)
- Baby No. 2 on the way for Christian McCaffrey, Olivia Culpo (May 8, 2026, 11:08 PM ET)
- Where does Jadarian Price fit into Seahawks' backfield? Why he's not immediately RB1 (May 8, 2026, 9:20 PM ET)
- McDaniel's aim? Help QB Herbert 'own the position' (May 8, 2026, 9:01 PM ET)
- Cards RB Love signs rookie deal, 'ready to work' (May 8, 2026, 7:26 PM ET)
- Absent Brissett knows expectations, coach says (May 8, 2026, 6:43 PM ET)
- Bengals' second-rounder Cashius Howell eyes sack celebration (May 8, 2026, 5:54 PM ET)
- NFL to release regular-season schedule Thursday (May 8, 2026, 2:41 PM ET)
- Broncos reach 5-year extension with GM Paton (May 8, 2026, 2:33 PM ET)
- NFL, referees association ratify new 7-year CBA (May 8, 2026, 2:05 PM ET)
- Michael Penix Jr. ties the knot with longtime girlfriend Olivia Carter (May 8, 2026, 1:33 PM ET)
- Clay's fantasy rankings: Top 240 for dynasty leagues, top 80 rookies (May 8, 2026, 12:09 PM ET)
- Browns' Owusu-Koramoah (neck) out '26 season (May 8, 2026, 10:38 AM ET)
- Early NFL awards favorites, long shots: Which rookie has the easier path to OROTY? (May 8, 2026, 9:38 AM ET)
- Justin Herbert stars in girlfriend Madison Beer's 'lovergirl' music video (May 8, 2026, 9:34 AM ET)
- Vikings, Jennings agree to deal worth up to $13M (May 8, 2026, 1:00 AM ET)
- 15 draft picks, 15 perfect fits: Rookies who found their ideal NFL landing spots in Rounds 1-4 (May 7, 2026, 11:39 PM ET)
- Cards QB Beck: Arm is 'strongest it's ever been' (May 7, 2026, 9:48 PM ET)
- The biggest remaining roster hole for every NFL team: Where all 32 could still upgrade (May 7, 2026, 9:48 PM ET)
- QB Heinicke retires after improbable NFL career (May 7, 2026, 9:39 PM ET)
- Morris aims to help pals Shanahan, Lynch win SB (May 7, 2026, 5:52 PM ET)
- 'This his city': Rueben Bain Jr. dons Warren Sapp jersey in Bucs rookie camp arrival (May 7, 2026, 5:22 PM ET)
- Bears waive Frazier, DB who sat out all of 2025 (May 7, 2026, 5:10 PM ET)
- Colts release CB Moore after failing to find trade (May 7, 2026, 3:24 PM ET)
- From Pilates to Paycor: Burrow back with Bengals for first time this offseason (May 7, 2026, 3:06 PM ET)
- 'Maybe I'm a little backwards': Why Frank Reich returned to the NFL to become the Jets' OC (May 7, 2026, 2:02 PM ET)
- Source: Richardson reports to Colts' workouts (May 7, 2026, 12:42 PM ET)
- Sources: Rodgers likely to play for Steelers in '26 (May 7, 2026, 12:39 PM ET)
- Source: Seahawks to sign edge rusher Fowler (May 7, 2026, 6:44 AM ET)
- Giants beef up defensive line by adding Reader (May 7, 2026, 6:44 AM ET)
- QB Wilson weighing offer from Jets, TV career (May 7, 2026, 6:43 AM ET)
- Manziel to give boxing a try, fight Menery in Vegas (May 7, 2026, 1:19 AM ET)
- Pats' Maye backs Vrabel: 'Great human being' (May 6, 2026, 8:56 PM ET)
- Diggs found not guilty of assault, strangulation (May 6, 2026, 12:54 PM ET)
- Who is on the hot seat after the NFL draft? 14 veterans who could lose their spots to rookies (May 6, 2026, 10:25 AM ET)
- Four questions the 49ers still need to answer: From Aiyuk to Joey (not Nick) Bosa (May 6, 2026, 8:30 AM ET)
- Steelers' 2026 draft picks ranked from starters to projects (May 6, 2026, 8:24 AM ET)
- Packers sign veteran Taylor as likely new QB2 (May 6, 2026, 6:34 AM ET)
- Sources: NFL, referees on verge of CBA deal (May 6, 2026, 6:33 AM ET)
- Call it 'play style': Why new Packers DC Gannon doesn't have a defensive scheme (May 5, 2026, 10:34 PM ET)
- Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson's Met Gala prep included watching 'Sex and the City' (May 5, 2026, 4:04 PM ET)
- LT out of hospital after stomach-related issue (May 5, 2026, 12:25 PM ET)
- Charge against Sneed from shooting dropped (May 5, 2026, 12:12 PM ET)
- NFL Power Rankings: We updated our 1-32 poll and picked out each team's most improved unit (May 5, 2026, 11:13 AM ET)
- Why rookie WR Zachariah Branch could be 'great schematic fit' for Falcons (May 5, 2026, 8:39 AM ET)
- New Cowboys' LB Dee Winters 'excited that I'm back home' (May 5, 2026, 7:45 AM ET)
- Atty: Diggs assault never happened as trial starts (May 4, 2026, 7:50 PM ET)
- Where can snaps be found on the Broncos' loaded roster? Four draft picks to watch (May 4, 2026, 5:51 PM ET)
- College coaches evaluate the NFL draft: Steal for Cowboys, Simpson's move and more (May 4, 2026, 9:24 AM ET)
- After 'unfortunate decision,' Colts' Seth McGowan eyes fresh start (May 3, 2026, 5:53 AM ET)
- Who is Patriots' new edge Gabe Jacas? 'When he grabs you ... you're going for a ride' (May 3, 2026, 1:07 AM ET)
- Ravens on QB Pavia: 'Show us what you can do' (May 2, 2026, 6:20 PM ET)
- QB Mendoza working under center in rookie camp (May 2, 2026, 6:07 PM ET)
- 'It's excellence': Shedeur Sanders graduates from Colorado with sociology degree (May 2, 2026, 4:58 PM ET)
- Mahomes on track to participate in first OTAs (May 2, 2026, 3:21 PM ET)
- Klubnik showed No. 1 pick potential, so can the Jets get that out of him? (May 2, 2026, 3:13 PM ET)
- 'Him and Bronny are twins': LeBron addresses viral resemblance of Texans' Will Anderson Jr. (May 2, 2026, 12:42 PM ET)
- Mint juleps at the Kentucky Derby leads list of notable sport-refreshment combos (May 2, 2026, 11:04 AM ET)
- Should the Texans pay C.J. Stroud? NFL execs from around the league weigh in (May 2, 2026, 10:28 AM ET)
- Chargers' postdraft questions: What's next for top picks Mesidor, Slaughter and Thompson? (May 2, 2026, 9:29 AM ET)
- Inside the Seahawks' draft approach to maintain a competitive Super Bowl team (May 2, 2026, 1:59 AM ET)
- Source: Colts decline QB Richardson's '27 option (May 1, 2026, 11:15 PM ET)
- How have UFL's 4-point FG and ban on punts inside the 50 fared? Our midseason look (May 1, 2026, 8:31 PM ET)
- Tracking fifth-year options for 2023 first-rounders: Who will return in 2027? (May 1, 2026, 8:09 PM ET)
- How to watch 'The Pick Is In' documentary on ESPN (May 1, 2026, 5:46 PM ET)
- No charges for Steelers' Metcalf over fan incident (May 1, 2026, 5:24 PM ET)
- Packers' Brandon Cisse: From childhood dream to NFL reality (May 1, 2026, 3:18 PM ET)
- Ranking NFL Rookie of the Year candidates: Solak's postdraft lists for offense and defense (May 1, 2026, 1:58 PM ET)
- Dexter Lawrence addition proves Bengals have new mindset (May 1, 2026, 12:45 PM ET)
- From the first pick to the owner's selection, Baltimore Ravens used 2026 draft to get 'imposing' (May 1, 2026, 12:14 PM ET)
- Is 2026 the comeback year for running backs? Inside ESPN's first fantasy mock draft (May 1, 2026, 11:34 AM ET)
- 'He's rare': Dolphins making 'no apologies' for drafting Proctor over Downs, Bain (May 1, 2026, 11:01 AM ET)
- The Harbaugh effect: Why Giants leaned bigger, stronger and more physical in the 2026 draft (May 1, 2026, 8:35 AM ET)