Arnie Stapleton

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) hands off against the Denver Broncos during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

New England Patriots punch ticket to 12th Super Bowl with gritty 10-7 win over the Broncos in snowy Denver

January 25, 2026 at 11:37 p.m.

Drake Maye ran for 68 yards and threw for 86 in sloppy, snowy conditions, propelling the New England Patriots to their 12th Super Bowl with a 10-7 win over the...

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) runs against the Bills in an AFC divisional-round playoff game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver. (Bart Young/AP)

Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix out for rest of playoffs after suffering broken right ankle late in overtime win

January 17, 2026 at 8:56 p.m.

Bo Nix suffered a broken right ankle late in overtime of the Denver Broncos' divisional-round victory over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday and will miss the rest of the playoffs.

Broncos cornerback Ja’quan McMillian (29) reacts after intercepting a pass intended for Bills receiver Brandin Cooks during overtime of an AFC divisional-round playoff game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Denver. (Jack Dempsey/AP)

Denver Broncos advance to AFC title game, beating Buffalo Bills 33-30 after Ja’Quan McMillian’s INT in OT

January 17, 2026 at 9:07 p.m.

Ja’Quan McMillian intercepted Josh Allen in overtime, and Bo Nix led the Denver Broncos into position for Wil Lutz’s 24-yard field goal that sent them to the AFC championship game...

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell talks to media after rookie minicamp on May 9, 2025, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

NFL’s record 7 international games features back-to-back games for Minnesota Vikings in Dublin and London

May 13, 2025 at 1:55 p.m.

The Minnesota Vikings get a double dip of international play in 2025 with trips to both Ireland and Britain as the NFL features a record seven overseas kickoffs this season.

Travis Hunter reacts to his jersey retirement during Colorado's spring game April 19, 2025, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Can Travis Hunter really play both offense and defense in the NFL? Champ Bailey knows the obstacles.

April 24, 2025 at 4:08 p.m.

Take it from Hall of Famer Champ Bailey: Travis Hunter will have his hands, feet and head full trying to play both wide receiver and cornerback in the NFL.

Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. (11) gestures after hitting a 3-point basket over Texas A&M forward Pharrel Payne (21) during the second half in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on March 22, 2025, in Denver. (David Zalubowski/AP)

Roddy Gayle leads Michigan past Texas A&M for a spot in the Sweet 16 — one year after a 24-loss season

March 22, 2025 at 8:29 p.m.

Michigan is going back to the Sweet 16 a year after a 24-loss season, using Roddy Gayle’s surge to beat Texas A&M 91-79 on Saturday in the NCAA Tournament.

UC San Diego guard Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones, left, passes the ball around Michigan center Vladislav Goldin during the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 20, 2025, in Denver. The Wolverines won 68-65. (David Zalubowski/AP)

No. 5 seed Michigan survives first-round scare from UC San Diego for 68-65 win in NCAA Tournament

March 21, 2025 at 12:08 a.m.

No. 5 seed Michigan proved a bit too much for No. 12 UC San Diego on Thursday night, overcoming Tyler McGhie’s 25 points to escape with a 68-65 win in...

Eagles running back Saquon Barkley celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

It’s time to revalue running backs after Saquon Barkley caps season with a Super Bowl win

February 11, 2025 at 12:42 p.m.

Saquon Barkley’s record rushing totals capped a big comeback for NFL running backs in a season that began with many veterans switching jerseys.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws during the second half against Houston Texans on Jan. 18, 2025, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Could Patrick Mahomes’ actions lead the NFL to join the NBA and NHL in cracking down on flopping?

January 21, 2025 at 9:37 a.m.

NFL players can be penalized for the big umbrella “unsportsmanlike conduct” infraction, but there isn’t an official rule against flopping.

Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before a game against the Texans on Sept. 22, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

5 backup QBs have already been pressed into starting duty — including Vikings and Packers — with NFL season just 3 weeks old

September 24, 2024 at 7:36 a.m.

It sure is a good time to be a backup quarterback in the NFL, or even the backup’s backup.

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