By Jon Rapoport January 18, 2022
Two days removed from committing 14 penalties and calling one of the most absurd late game plays in history, it is finally time for the American public to come to the stark realization that the Dallas Cowboys are not an NFL franchise striving to win Super Bowls, but instead an entertainment company, whose primary mission is to churn out content, create and develop personalities and continually construct attractions designed to soak every last dime out of the brand’s loyal foll
By December 13, 2021
When the NFL season got underway, most pundits and sports betting enthusiasts had the Kansas City Chiefs as the favorites for Super Bowl glory and their quarterback Patrick Mahomes as the likely NFL MVP, but while the Arrowhead Stadium side is sitting pretty at the top of the AFC West, it would be fair to say that their star player hasn’t been performing all that well.
By Jon Rapoport June 2, 2021
After breaking ground more than four years ago and debuting amid a football season void of fans, SoFi Stadium has finally opened its doors to the public.
By February 4, 2021
According to the Yale Book of Quotations, it was Texas Tech sports information director Ralph Carpenter who deserves credit for coining the phrase “It ain’t over until the fat lady sings,” forever interring it into the sporting lexicon.
After watching the Texas A&M Aggies rally from a significant deficit to tie an NCAA basketball game against the Red Raiders, Carpenter uttered the oft-repeated sentence, a reference to opera singers.
By February 3, 2021
Oh, what a difference a year makes. A mere 365 days ago, the sports universe happily descended on Miami, with an estimated 150,000 visitors and another several thousand media members spending up to a full week on the ground in preparation for what would turn out to be a 31-20 Kansas City Chiefs triumph over the San Francisco 49ers.
By Jon Rapoport January 8, 2021
This weekend not only represents the beginning of the NFL postseason, but also perhaps the living embodiment of every football fans collective dreams coming true. For the first time ever, lovers of the great game will have the opportunity to watch a grand total of six postseason games, presented via tripleheaders on both Saturday and Sunday. Thank you brand new playoff format for making dreams come true! Well, more specifically, thank you Roger Goodell!
By January 5, 2021
NFC – No. 1 Green Bay Packers (13-3) 1st Round Bye
4:40 p.m. ET, Saturday, January 9, 2021
No. 6 Los Angeles Rams (10-6) vs. No. 3 Seattle Seahawks (12-4)
Opening line: Seahawks -4 ½; Over/Under 42 ½
By Jon Rapoport November 5, 2020
Week 9 of the 2020 NFL season features a slew of interesting matchups, beginning with Thursday’s Packers at 49ers NFC Championship Game rematch in Santa Clara.
By Jon Rapoport August 14, 2020
What if three NFL franchises spent a combined $7 billion in constructing two brand new palaces of professional football, but nobody was allowed to enter and take a look? This previously unheard-of scenario is exactly what is taking place in the world famous cities of Los Angeles and Las Vegas, with the $5 billion SoFi Stadium and $2 billion Allegiant Stadium getting set to open for business with little more than a whimper.
By Jon Rapoport April 8, 2020
With basically the entire sports world on hiatus, thanks of course to the Covid-19 virus that is wreaking havoc throughout so much of the world, the NFL offseason comings and goings have basically stood alone in the sports news landscape, at least throughout the United States and North America.
By Jon Rapoport January 30, 2020
Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey has created an unbelievable NFL résumé, in only three professional seasons. All told, the Stanford alum has amassed 39 touchdowns, along with 5,443 rushing and receiving yards.
By Jon Rapoport January 27, 2020
For a record 11th time, the NFL’s biggest game makes its long-awaited return to South Florida with Super Bowl LIV kicking off this Sunday night at 6:30 ET on FOX.
By Jon Rapoport January 22, 2020
As the calendar moves into the 2020’s, the city of Las Vegas is in the midst of a full-blown sports renaissance. Long-gone are the days of Vegas simply being a boxing and college basketball town.
By Jon Rapoport January 21, 2020
In the hours after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Tennessee Titans 35-24, clinching the franchise’s first Super Bowl appearance since January of 1970, a slew of fans throughout Missouri, Kansas and the rest of the country rejoiced in unabashed celebration.
By Jon Rapoport January 6, 2020
In what was easily the most unexpected outcome of Wild Card Weekend, the Minnesota Vikings shocked the New Orleans Saints, 26-20, in an overtime thriller at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in downtown New Orleans.
By Jon Rapoport December 19, 2019
Simply stated, Brett Favre is one of the most transcendent figures in modern American history. Whether you are a football fan, moviegoer or simply a connoisseur of blue jeans, everybody knows the good ole boy from Kiln, Mississippi. You want to know why the famous number four is such a recognized and beloved figure? Because he is the everyman quarterback.
By Jon Rapoport November 18, 2019
Last month, the Jacksonville Jaguars traded superstar cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Los Angeles Rams, in exchange for two first and one fourth round pick. The highly controversial Florida State alum had more or less begged his way out of North Florida, ultimately getting his wish amid only suiting up in three games for the Jags this season.
By Jon Rapoport November 5, 2019
By October 8, 2019
Just a week ago, there was still a whole slew of unbeaten teams. Now, it’s only one team in each conference. The San Francisco 49ers are 4-0, with the Patriots left standing in the AFC at 5-0.
At this point, some are wondering if New England can achieve a 16-0 season, sans Stephen Gostkowski.
By Jon Rapoport September 24, 2019
Sunday, the Houston Texans defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 27-20, amid a highly impressive road victory over a 2018 playoff team. After falling behind 17-7, Houston outscored LA 20-3, in the second half, leading to a win that moved the club to 2-1 for the season.
By Jon Rapoport September 19, 2019
With the 2019 NFL regular season already on the cusp of week number three, without question, the most talked about storyline thus far has centered around the devastating injuries at the quarterback position, particularly as it relates to two of the most high profile players and teams in the league.
By Jon Rapoport September 16, 2019
Week 2 of the 2019 NFL season included a bevy of close games and dramatic finishes. Below is a look at some of the best locker-room celebrations that took place in the minutes after three of Sunday’s big winners departed the field.
By Jon Rapoport September 16, 2019
By Jon Rapoport September 10, 2019
Week 1 of the 2019 NFL season is officially in the books. Below is a look at the postgame speeches given by victorious head coaches Sean McVay, Andy Reid and Mike Zimmer, in the wake of the Rams, Chiefs and Vikings opening week triumphs.
By Jon Rapoport September 3, 2019
Tuesday afternoon, two days before the NFL kicks off its 100th season, the Chicago Bears unveiled statues of George Halas and Walter Payton, outside of G
By Ryan Rapoport August 26, 2019
How long will 42-year-old Tom Brady continue to play professional football remains a topic of much debate throughout NFL circles. The New England Patriots legend signed a two-year/$70 million contract extension, earlier this summer, locking him up through 2021, when he would be taking the field at the unheard of age of 44.
By Paul Howard August 12, 2019
By Jon Rapoport August 6, 2019
Thursday night, the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots open their preseason schedule at the Detroit Lions.
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