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sports4 days ago•28 min saved

NFL Win Totals 2026: Which Projections Are Off, and Which Are On Target?

The Athletic’s NFL staff evaluates Austin Mock’s 2026 regular-season win projections for all 32 teams, labeling each as too high, too low, or just right and explaining the rationale—ranging from injuries and new coaching to schedule difficulty and roster moves. Examples include Seahawks (10.8) and Patriots (10.3) deemed just right, Panthers (6.7) and Dolphins (4.5) too low, Falcons (7.1) too high, and Chargers (9.4) and Steelers (8.4) flagged as potential misses amid roster changes and health concerns.

via The New York Times|

#2026-season #nfl #projections

sports10 days ago•9 min saved

SEC Extends Preseason All-America Dominance in 2026

The Athletic released its 2026 preseason All-America teams, showing the SEC again supplying the most players and extending its lead as the top talent producer. Indiana, Oregon, Ole Miss and Texas anchor the top-program counts with multiple selections, while the roster features standout names across positions (including Trinidad Chambliss, Ahmad Hardy, Kewan Lacy, Cam Coleman and Jeremiah Smith) and a mix of linemen, backs, receivers, linebackers and defensive players on the list.

via The New York Times|

#all-america #college-football #preseason

sports11 days ago•18 min saved

Cignetti and Smart Lead 2026 College Football Coaching Tiers

The Athletic ranks Football Bowl Subdivision head coaches into eight tiers for 2026, evaluating the full body of work, resources, longevity, and sustained success rather than just recent results. Curt Cignetti and Kirby Smart anchor the top tier, with movements across tiers reflecting evolving roles, program resources, and the pressures of modern college football, including longer-term trends and note-worthy upward or downward shifts among multiple programs.

via The New York Times|

#coaching-tiers #college-football #fbs

sports24 days ago•4 min saved

Rodgers’ jab at Fauci gets sharp rebuke from Fauci’s attorney

Rodgers called Dr. Anthony Fauci an 'absolute coward' on The Pat McAfee Show, prompting a sharp rebuttal from Fauci’s attorney who said Rodgers doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Steelers coach Mike McCarthy and the team emphasized keeping discussions about culture and football, while Rodgers also criticized ESPN’s vaccine-era coverage and a Russini-related controversy. Rodgers has said 2026 will be his final NFL season.

via The New York Times|

#aaron-rodgers #anthony-fauci #nfl

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

LeBron’s Offseason Hold: The King’s Power Shapes the NBA’s Next Move

LeBron James, at 41, remains the offseason’s central force as his free-agent decision drags into August, stalling team plans and even the NBA schedule while Commissioner Silver notes the enduring influence he still wields.

via The New York Times|

#free-agency #lebron-james #nba

college-football1 month ago•12 min saved

Seven QBs to watch across college football’s tier rankings

The Athletic ranks 138 projected starting quarterbacks into seven tiers and highlights the most intriguing passer in each group, featuring Drew Mestemaker (Oklahoma State), Josh Hoover (Indiana), Nico Iamaleava (UCLA), DJ Lagway (Baylor), Ashton Daniels (Florida State), Aidan Chiles (Northwestern) and Austin Novosad (Bowling Green) while detailing how each could impact their programs this season and the key questions surrounding their development and fit.

via The New York Times|

#college-football #qb-tiers #quarterbacks

business1 month ago•2 min saved

ESPN trims payroll again as Karl Ravech exits in latest layoffs

ESPN is conducting another wave of layoffs, with longtime play-by-play voice Karl Ravech among those cut as the network restructures after integrating NFL assets; other noted departures include Ryan Clark, David Lloyd, and Stephania Bell, with NFL Network also expected to cut staff as part of the broader realignment.

via USA Today|

#business #espn #karl-ravech

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

The Matt Miller Controversy: The Athletic's Deep Dive Into Fantasy Leagues and an AG Investigation

The Athletic publishes a detailed look at ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller amid allegations of irregularities in his 2025 fantasy leagues, questionable charity claims, and payments routed through Venmo. The Missouri Attorney General’s Office is conducting an investigation based on numerous complaints, while Miller says he’s trying to pay winners and maintain charitable promises, though details and donations remain unclear. Sleeper bans Miller for allegedly stealing buy-ins, raising questions about ESPN’s awareness and the potential reputational impact as the probe unfolds.

via NBC Sports|

#charity #espn #fantasy-football

sports1 month ago•23 min saved

2026 Breakout Picks: One Player to Elevate Each NFL Team

The Athletic’s NFL staff preview every team for 2026 by naming a breakout candidate for each franchise, highlighting a mix of rising young players and under‑the‑radar newcomers who could lift their teams’ offenses or defenses and potentially reshape playoff ceilings in the upcoming season.

via The New York Times|

#2026 #breakout #nfl

media2 months ago•6 min saved

Sedona Photos Test Journalistic Timing and Editorial Trust

New York Times reporting on Dianna Russini's Sedona photos shows she waited two days to inform her editors; internal responses at The Athletic and the Times reveal tensions over how the photos were obtained, initial support based on partial images, and later questions raised when all images were published, highlighting ongoing debates about editorial standards in sports journalism.

via NBC Sports|

#dianna-russini #media #media-ethics

media2 months ago•11 min saved

New timeline: Russini knew of Vrabel photos before alerting NYT bosses

Dianna Russini reportedly knew about photos of her with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and waited two days to tell her bosses after the New York Post contacted her on Easter Sunday; the New York Times and The Athletic opened investigations into her reporting, she resigned a week after the initial leak, and subsequent reporting noted that the photos lacked context and highlighted her prior journalistic status and salary.

via USA Today|

#dianna-russini #media #media-ethics

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Russini Breaks Silence as NYT Publishes New Comments Amid Controversy

The New York Times’ lengthy report on Dianna Russini adds new comments from her amid the controversy surrounding the Sedona photos with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and her resignation from The Athletic. Russini says she faced intense scrutiny and personal attacks that have affected her life, describes herself as a 'former journalist,' and asked that her May text-message remarks not be quoted off the record; the Times notes her objections to quoting the texts and that she emailed Athletic’s publisher and Times editors to avoid inclusion. The piece also previews an Athletic internal investigation and possible legal action.

via NBC Sports|

#dianna-russini #investigation #new-york-times

business2 months ago•4 min saved

Russini’s Athletic Salary Under Scrutiny Amid Times-Backed Deal Talks

The New York Times profile on Dianna Russini recounts her move from ESPN to The Athletic, noting The Athletic paid near $800,000 annually and was negotiating a renewal when a story about her relationship with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel emerged; The Athletic is conducting an internal investigation amid tensions within The Times Company, with a final report expected soon.

via NBC Sports|

#business #dianna-russini #internal-investigation

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Chase Daniel weighs in on Russini–Vrabel saga, keeps quiet on the details

Chase Daniel spoke about the Dianna Russini–Mike Vrabel scandal on The Jim Rome Show, saying it’s their business and not commenting further, noting he hasn’t spoken with Russini since the headlines. The story has spurred Russini’s resignation from The Athletic amid an internal investigation and indicates Scoop City is in transition as Daniel plots a new project for the fall.

via Awful Announcing|

#chase-daniel #dianna-russini #mike-vrabel

nba3 months ago•179 min saved

Dybantsa Tops Wizards, Peterson Headlines Jazz in The Athletic's Post-Lottery Mock

After the Draft Lottery reshaped the order, The Athletic's Sam Vecenie updates his post-lottery mock with AJ Dybantsa going No. 1 to the Wizards and Darryn Peterson No. 2 to the Jazz, followed by Cameron Boozer to the Grizzlies, Caleb Wilson to the Bulls, Keaton Wagler to the Clippers (via IND) and Darius Acuff Jr. to the Nets, among others. The piece also notes the lottery’s key shifts (Jazz’s leap to No. 2, Pacers losing a pick to the Clippers) and provides scouting context on each prospect’s strengths, shortcomings, and fit, along with considerations like injuries and pre-draft evaluations.

via NBA|

#aj-dybantsa #darryn-peterson #mock-draft