College Football Playoff moving to its third different system in the span of three years

The new format was widely expected after last season’s jumbled bracket gave byes to the teams ranked ninth and 12th by the playoff selection committee. NEW YORK — The College Football Playoff will go to a more straightforward way of filling the bracket next season, placing teams strictly on where they are ranked instead of … Read more

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay dies at 65

The Colts announced Wednesday Irsay died peacefully in his sleep. INDIANAPOLIS — Colts Nation is devastated upon hearing of the passing of Colts owner Jim Irsay.  His commitment to Indianapolis started back in 1984, one month after Indianapolis welcomed the Colts to town.  Jim Irsay was named general manager and vice president of his father’s … Read more

George Pickens joins CeeDee Lamb in giving Cowboys QB Dak Prescott a new receiving duo

Dak Prescott welcomes George Pickens as Cowboys gain a strong receiver duo with CeeDee Lamb. FRISCO, Texas — By the time Dak Prescott got to his phone after the Dallas Cowboys agreed to a trade for receiver George Pickens, the star quarterback said he had about six missed calls from owner Jerry Jones’ assistant. “Literally no … Read more

NFL owners approve player participation in Olympic flag football

No more than one player per NFL club would be permitted. EAGAN, Minn. — NFL owners unanimously approved allowing players to participate in flag football for the 2028 Olympics. The vote at the spring meetings Tuesday authorized the league to negotiate safety provisions and scheduling logistics with the NFL Players Association and relevant international and national … Read more

The NFL tush push ban proposal is back on the table at the spring owners meetings

A vote is expected this week on the proposal by the Green Bay Packers to prohibit the ‘tush push’ play popularized by the Philadelphia Eagles. EAGAN, Minn — Can the tush push cross the goal line for good? Or will the NFL ‘s touchy and trendy short-yardage strategy ultimately get stuffed? League owners will answer that … Read more