The Star, a place the Dallas Cowboys now call home, is extravagant beyond belief. So when Jerry Jones seemingly dismisses its wow factor, we presume he's just spoiled.
Tadd Haislop
The Ravens signing David Olson as a camp arm in the wake of Joe Flacco’s injury technically does not mean Colin Kaepernick is out of the picture for Baltimore.
Google's got jokes.
The AFC South is not the cluster of garbage it was just a couple years ago. Here are our predictions for the division in 2017.
The Steelers hope to become the AFC North's first repeat champions since 2012, when the Ravens did it and went on to win the Super Bowl. Here are our predictions for the division in 2017.
Dale Earnhardt Jr., NFL reporter? NASCAR's most popular driver could be used on NBC's Sunday Night Football after he retires from racing, according to a report.
Buffalo hopes familiarity on offense and simplicity on defense will make for a smooth transition under a new regime in 2017.
Change is welcome in Chicago after its worst season in more than 30 years. And change, for better or for worse, is what the Bears have received.
Yes, the Panthers bringing Marty Hurney back as interim GM is weird. But team owner Jerry Richardson trusts Hurney to make long-term decisions in a short-term role.
Is Panthers quarterback Cam Newton difficult to officiate? Sporting News asked four NFL referees.
Al Riveron was the NFL's first Hispanic referee. Now he is tasked with the toughest officiating job in the league, and he is ready for it.
North Wilkesboro Speedway, given its historical relevance and current status as a creepy ghost track, was the perfect model for Thomasville Speedway in "Cars 3."
Walt Coleman, the NFL referee who made the infamous tuck rule call in the 2002 AFC divisional playoff game between the Raiders and Patriots, loves to have fun with those who bring up the play.
Chase Elliott said some mean things about Michael McDowell after the two drivers collided at Daytona on Saturday. McDowell is not about to take blame for the incident, though.
The NFL this week released its key dates on the schedule, including the trade deadline, the beginning of free agency and the 2018 NFL Draft, for the next 10 months.
OTAs and minicamps are right around the corner for all 32 NFL teams. Here's the schedule for their offseason programs, set to begin before the 2017 NFL Draft.
Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas did not take long to react to Gordon Hayward's decision to sign with Boston.
Bears great Brian Urlacher thinks the 2012 firing of Lovie Smith placed a curse on the franchise. He has a point.
Rams players were visibly shaken after Jeff Fisher told them he had been fired, and punter Johnny Hekker was among those who expressed guilt.
The Jets' new-look depth chart after an offseason roster purge does not exactly prompt optimism in New York.
When Jeff Fisher told his assistants he had been fired by the Rams, their reactions implied that they, too, immediately realized their fate.
Chris Paul, a die-hard Cowboys fan, surely will not mind more convenient accessibility to his favorite football team now that he'll be playing just 239 miles away in Houston.
Brandon Marshall has a message for Tom Brady, who promised the veteran wide receiver a jersey several years ago.
Vernon Davis says Kam Chancellor is responsible for the hardest hit the tight end has ever taken. We're pretty sure we know exactly which hit he's talking about.
Darren Sproles' youth football highlights look just like his NFL highlights.
Somebody used a jumbotron message to break up with Melissa.
Steve Kerr can't believe he forgot to praise Stephen Curry during his speech Thursday at the Warriors' championship parade. "I'm such an idiot."
The stories about Marshawn Lynch and his awesomeness seem endless. This is another example.
NFL executive VP Troy Vincent tells Sporting News there is not much the league can do about the rule that keeps players like Christian McCaffrey away from their respective teams in the offseason.
The emotional investment NFL players had in the 2017 NBA Finals was evident Monday night. Here are their reactions to the Warriors' championship.
A photo displaying a cluster of prescription pill bottles was posted Thursday night to Panthers tackle Michael Oher's Instagram account.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick finally was asked questions about Tom Brady and concussions. He ... didn't really answer them.
LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant in the NBA Finals is almost as intense as LeBron vs. KD on the football field. Almost.
Michael Bennett is not happy about an ESPN article that details the touchy locker-room dynamic in Seattle.
Four men — three from the United Kingdom and one from Germany — are getting chances to realize NFL dreams in 2017.
Cortez Kennedy's death at age 48 shocked those in the NFL community. Here are their reactions, via social media.
The NFL can't figure out what to do with its overtime format, so allow us to help.
The Seahawks will pay Eddie Lacy $55,000 after he weighed in at 253 pounds on Monday.
Trade rumors around 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman are bogus, according to San Francisco's GM and coach.
Plaxico Burress served 22 months in prison on gun possession charges after he accidentally shot himself in the thigh at a New York night club.
Kathy Berman, the wife of longtime ESPN studio host and broadcaster Chris Berman, was killed in a two-car wreck Tuesday. She was 67.
49ers owner Jed York regrets how his relationship with Jim Harbaugh deteriorated. Now he is ready to make up with the former San Francisco coach and move on.
Jay Cutler's TV debut will come during a Bears game. Because of course.
Why not give Blake Bortles his last (perhaps only) chance to succeed in Jacksonville?
As the 2017 NFL Draft concluded on Day 3, SN traced picks in the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh rounds.
LaToya Davis says she's joking when she tells her brother to "buy me an ass." But, to be fair, butt implants are cheaper than, say, cars.
They were supposed to be sure bets. Instead, they became the biggest NFL Draft busts of the last 30 years.
When will the 2017 NFL schedule be released?
The NFL's official statement of reasons why the Raiders are moving to Las Vegas will not make Oakland football fans feel any better.
For the Broncos, news of Tony Romo's departure from the NFL likely changes nothing.
Kudos to Luke Maye for attending class hours after he became a North Carolina basketball legend with his shot to beat Kentucky.
The apparently quiet Tony Romo trade talks might get louder during the NFL's annual league meeting next week.
The Saints' reported interest in Johnny Manziel is a total head-scratcher.
The NFL might establish an ejection/suspension rule similar to the targeting mess in college football. (The key word is mess.)
The list of available free-agent running backs helps explain why the Raiders are interested in retired Seahawk Marshawn Lynch.
Oakland is "strongly considering" trading for Beast Mode, who remains on the Seahawks' reserve/retired list.
Good-Samaritan Derek Carr struck again this week.
Now-New England wide receiver Brandin Cooks spoke to reporters Wednesday in a manner that might have made Bill Belichick crack one of those rare smiles.
SN is providing live NFL Combine updates and results throughout the weekend.
The list of invites for the 2017 NFL Combine has transformed into 330 confirmed participants. Here they are, organized by position.
The 2017 NFL Combine has arrived. Here are the key dates, the TV schedule of events and the list of invites for this year's NFL draft scouting event.
Here are the five best storylines for the 59th running of the Daytona 500.
Trade rumors around Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo only affect him to a point.
Maybe Pierre Garçon was joking with his Instagram post Monday, but he actually posed a good question for Washington.
Jacksonville called Monday and told the defensive end he was being released. Odrick didn't seem to care.
Now that Steve Smith is retired, several NFL players have requested training help from the former fiery wide receiver. Smith says they will not get it, though.
Where will Kirk Cousins, Tony Romo, Le'Veon Bell, Alshon Jeffery and Eric Berry land in free agency? Here are the odds for each.
Jerry Jones has few options (perhaps just one) if he really wants to do right by Tony Romo. Will Dallas take care of its veteran quarterback?
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix did not exactly give Dom Capers a glowing endorsement Friday, but he did set the record straight after he took what seemed to be a shot at the Green Bay defensive coordinator on Instagram.
NFL players were just as amazed by Tom Brady's Super Bowl heroics as you were.
Super Bowl 51 between the Patriots and Falcons was an instant classic. Here's how it went down.
The national anthem performer for the Super Bowl in 2017 was announced last month. Here's all you need to know about the Super Bowl 51 pregame festivities.
The 2017 Super Bowl is about to kick off at Houston's NRG Stadium, pitting the Patriots against the Falcons in Super Bowl 51. Here's all the TV, live stream and radio info you need.
The three-point spread for Super Bowl 51 that favors the Patriots over the Falcons is just one of many betting nuggets to keep in mind for the big game.
The Super Bowl 51 halftime show and national anthem performers are preparing for the biggest stages of their music careers.
No pizza delivery man or woman will be more prepared for Super Bowl Sunday than those who went through DeAngelo Williams' intense Pizza Hut Combine.
When and where is Super Bowl 2017, and who will perform at halftime? Here are your answers.
Here are the most popular prop bets for Super Bowl 51 between the Patriots and Falcons.
Hype videos can be cheesy, but this one from the NFL is pretty cool.
Michael Vick had a lot of things to say to the city of Atlanta ... and several confessions to make.
The Falcons are far behind the Patriots when it comes to Super Bowl rings.
How John Lynch went from TV analyst to 49ers general manager so rapidly and secretly was anybody's guess until he explained for himself.
New England has never lost a game in which running back Dion Lewis has played — seriously.
The value of Ty Montgomery's position switch to running back for Green Bay is more than you think.
The 2017 Pro Bowl is set to take place in Orlando on Jan. 29.
The Patriots corner and Falcons running back are part of a contest that will allow fans to design their Super Bowl cleats for pregame warm-ups.
Teddy Bridgewater's horrific knee injury might keep him out another season.
Sporting News this week announced its annual NFL awards, voted upon by current players, coaches and executives throughout the league.
Tom Brady does not understand why his friendship with Donald Trump matters. And though the Patriots passer prefers to keep his personal relationships closer to the private side, the 45th president of the Unites States doesn't do Brady any favors when he name-drops the QB in public.
The Patriots quarterback does not understand why "everybody makes such a big deal" about his friendship with the president.
We believe Bill Belichick when he says he was not aware the Falcons would be the Patriots' Super Bowl opponent. (No we don't.)
The AFC championship game between the Steelers and Patriots was a bit of a blowout. Here's how it went down.
The NFC championship game between the Packers and Falcons was ... not close. Here's how it went down.
Apparently a middle-of-the-night fire alarm at the away team hotel is a given before a big game in New England.
The AFC and NFC conference title games are set, but the point spreads for Steelers-Patriots and Packers-Falcons will fluctuate all week leading up to championship Sunday.
The Packers quarterback is trying to get over an illness before Sunday's NFC championship game.
Johnny Manziel did not go to rehab this time, and he again claims he is ready to pick up where he left off in the NFL.
While Washington figures out what to do with Kirk Cousins, San Francisco reportedly has made up its mind about the quarterback.
The Browns reportedly don't want to select a quarterback with the first overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Good thing Cleveland picks twice in the top 12.
Sunday's Steelers-Chiefs divisional playoff game in Kansas City was close all the way until the end ... kind of. Here's how it went down.
Sunday's Packers-Cowboys divisional playoff game in Dallas was an absolute classic. Here's how it went down.
The weather forecast in Kansas City for Sunday's Chiefs-Steelers playoff game looks terrible ... unless you're Le'Veon Bell.
Here is the 2017 NFL playoff schedule with game times, TV channels and more.
The Patriots handled their business against the Texans on Saturday night. Here's how the divisional playoff game went down.
The Falcons had little trouble with the Seahawks in their divisional playoff game Saturday. Here's how it went down.
As if the Patriots weren't terrifying enough as a divisional playoff opponent for the Texans, the NFL made a hype video that doesn't exactly help Houston instill confidence in itself.
If Seahawks QB Russell Wilson were presented a similar scenario, he would pass again from the 1-yard line to win Super Bowl LI.
Dallas TE Jason Witten taught rookie QB Dak Prescott a valuable lesson early this season.
The NFL playoff schedule for 2016-17 is moving to its second week.
James Harrison had no idea the Steelers' divisional playoff game against the Chiefs is a rematch ... or so he says.
Mike Vrabel has never played or coached in the NFC, but the Rams could change that.
The Packers disposed of the Giants rather abruptly Sunday. Here's how it went down.
The Steelers didn't give the Dolphins much hope Sunday in a blowout win. Now they head to Kansas City.
Sunday's Packers-Giants game will send its winner to Dallas for the divisional round of the playoffs. Here's all you need to know about the wild-card game in Green Bay.
Does NFL playoff experience matter? One of the most successful coaches of all time should know.
Here are the division matchups and a complete list of each team's home and away games for the 2017 NFL season.
San Francisco coaches liked Dak Prescott in the draft, but GM Trent Baalke did not draft the now-stud rookie quarterback.
The Eagles "irrationally" ejected a reporter from their press box Sunday. It has been a rough year in Philadelphia.
Colts owner Jim Irsay is expected to make some sort of change, but nobody knows how big that change might be.
The Seahawks, Falcons and Lions still can clinch the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoff picture, which would mean a key first-round bye.
AFC playoff seeding for the Patriots, Raiders, Chiefs and Dolphins remains undetermined. Here are the seeding scenarios for Week 17.
The playoff picture in the NFC became clearer for Washington, Tampa Bay, Green Bay and Detroit after Week 16.
Colin Kaepernick was given the 49ers' most prestigious honor this year.
These are the moments we will remember about Steve Smith Sr., who, pound-for-pound, might be the most intimidating player in NFL history.
Bill Belichick perfectly summed up why Miami's run to the playoffs this season has been so impressive.
The NFL playoff picture is getting interesting. Here are the playoff scenarios for Week 16.
The Jets are an embarrassment to their supporters, including Joe Namath.
Cam Newton's pink cleats Saturday might not be incidental.
Terry Bradshaw unleashed some harsh criticism of the Steelers coach Friday.
Le'Veon Bell might be having the best season of his career. Here is proof.
The security company is investigating an incident in which a man appeared to be masturbating on the sideline during the Chargers' loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
Cam Newton got some write-in votes for president last month.
Gus Bradley clearly is respected by all who know him. Did the Jaguars make a mistake?
Gus Bradley traveled to Houston as Jacksonville's head coach. He will return home unemployed.
Rex Ryan reportedly knows he's about to get fired by the Bills — very soon.
A Snapchat video of Sheldon Richardson before the Jets' loss to the Dolphins captured some terrible words.
Yes, it's that cold in Chicago.
This is "football weather" ... or something like that.
Tampa Bay will increase its chances to beat Dallas if the Bucs just watch this hype video right before kickoff Sunday night.
Before Friday, the format of the AP's annual NFL All-Pro roster was outdated.
The Patriots claimed troubled WR Michael Floyd off waivers Thursday, but when and how will he play for New England?
The NFL can thank us later. SN has pinned four problems we feel are negatively affecting the league and found solutions. Now, if it will just listen.
The Rams fired Jeff Fisher on Monday.
Miami is worried that Ryan Tannehill might have torn his ACL on Sunday.
Harry Douglas' block on Chris Harris technically was legal. But does legality negate potentially malicious intent?
Buffalo still has a quarterback decision to make.
In Week 14, the Cowboys, Seahawks, Patriots and Raiders have chances to clinch something.
Aaron Rodgers said it's easier to throw in snow than rain, so that's good news for fantasy owners.
Myles Garrett is not a quarterback, but that might not matter to Cleveland.
Trent Baalke is in danger of losing his job as general manager in San Francisco, according to a report.
This is what you call a melee.
Punters want to have fun, too, and the punters for the Colts and Raiders have as much fun as anybody in the NFL.
Listen to another Kevin Harlan streaker call, this time in New York.
Jeff Fisher had to know these questions were coming.
This is why Kyle Williams is a fan favorite in Buffalo.
Eric Berry giving the football to his mom will warm your heart.
The public's opinion of Rams coach Jeff Fisher's contract extension is, well, not good for Fisher.
Eric Dickerson is going to be so mad.
A.J. Green's hamstring injury doesn't change his attitude. The wide receiver refuses to "bail" on his team.
It is a rivalry game, Tommy. Be careful.
Atlanta and right tackle Ryan Schraeder agreed to a five-year contract extension Monday.
Redskins owner Daniel Snyder was seen dancing during the team's win over the Packers, and it was very awkward.
A poor man who works for FOX was in the wrong place at the wrong time Sunday.
NFL kickers had missed seven (!) extra point attempts before halftime of Sunday's early games.
Tony Romo reportedly has his eyes on a few teams as trade destinations, and they include the Broncos.
Roddy White plans to report a Georgia police officer after his traffic stop Wednesday.
Tony Romo handed the Cowboys QB job to Dak Prescott in a way only Romo can.
Rookie QB Jared Goff will start for Los Angeles on Sunday, just in time for a "postseason push."
Highlights and commentary from Seattle's big win over New England on Sunday night.
Marcus Peters made the best and dumbest play of the day against the Panthers.
If Blake Bortles wants to get paid, he better start playing better more consistently for the Jaguars.
Bryce Petty will make his first career start against the Rams. 'Bout time.
The Browns are bad. RGIII is hurt. The NFL is ruthless. Nothing is new.
The Cowboys running back during his return to the Buckeye state gave his former fans a salute as he dominated the Browns.
Carson Wentz is better than this — we think.
Dale Earnhardt Jr., a/k/a "little speed racer," apparently was let off with a warning.
Tony Romo's story has become a sad tale of mixed emotions.
Tom Brady is well aware the Patriots might trade him someday: "It could happen to anybody."
This week in nobody-can-stop-A.J.-Green: Josh Norman gets beat ... badly.
"You can figure that out," Buffalo coach Rex Ryan said Friday when asked about LeSean McCoy's playing status against the Patriots.
The line for Sunday night's game between Dallas and Philadelphia is in the Cowboys' favor. So are our predictions.
Don't look now, but with an offensive line fully intact, Miami is real.
President Obama doesn't see any great NFL teams this year. (Well ... except that one.)
Troubled kicker Josh Brown got the boot Tuesday ... probably for good.
The Jets' quarterback drama, both on and off the field, has been put to rest this week.
Geno Smith's career with the Jets might be over.
The Lions got the best of Skip Bayless on Sunday.
Can't get the Patriots game on TV, Boston sports fan? We know why.
Giants QB Eli Manning's "Trump" call at the line of scrimmage is the new "Omaha."
New York and Los Angeles play Sunday in ... London. Here's all you need to know about this week's NFL International Series game.
Green Bay hosts Chicago on Thursday Night Football in Week 7. Here's all you need to know about the matchup.
Ben Roethlisberger was scheduled to have surgery on a torn meniscus Monday.
The Bills fired Greg Roman, and the football world laughed at the empty gesture. Who's laughing now?
Philadelphia's got jokes.
No Dez Bryant for Dallas against Green Bay on Sunday.
Sunday's game between Seattle and Atlanta is a big one. Here's all the important info.
Why worry about a sore knee when your hairline is receding?
Let's break down this absolutely terrible play from Sunday's Ravens-Redskins game.
Cincinnati is oddly impressed with Dallas' Dak Prescott.
Friends and family are worried about Cam Newton taking unnecessary hits.
