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2026 NFL Season Kicks Off Sept. 9 in Seattle: Seahawks, International Games & Full Schedule Details
The NFL announced the 2026 season opens Sept. 9 with the Super Bowl LX champion Seahawks on NBC and Peacock, plus a historic Melbourne game and a record nine international matchups across four continents.
NFL Announces Full NFL Draft Order for 2026
The National Football League has officially released the full 2026 NFL Draft order. See where all 32 teams are picking and how the order was determined ahead of this year’s draft.
NFL Announces 2026 HBCU Showcase and IPP Pro Day Participants
The NFL announced participants for the 2026 HBCU Showcase and International Player Pathway Pro Day in Ashburn, Virginia, featuring top HBCU prospects and global talent ahead of the NFL Draft.
NFL Club Proposals for 2026: Rule Changes Target Free Agency and Future Draft Pick Trades
The National Football League has unveiled 2026 club proposals, including changes to free agency communication rules and expanded draft pick trading up to five years in advance.
NFL Announces 2025 Performance-Based Pay Distributions
The NFL announced more than $542 million in 2025 performance-based pay, with Nahshon Wright leading all players. See the full top 25 distribution list.
Patriots’ Super Bowl Loss Leaves Pain — and Purpose
The New England Patriots fell short in the Super Bowl, as players reflected on missed chances, team growth, and the motivation fueling their offseason.
Seahawks Controlled Super Bowl LX: Kenneth Walker III MVP in 29-13 Win Over Patriots
Seattle Seahawks defeat New England Patriots 29-13 in Super Bowl LX behind MVP Kenneth Walker III. Mike Macdonald becomes third-youngest coach to win championship while Sam Darnold completes remarkable redemption story.
Rams and Seahawks Set for NFC Championship Showdown with Super Bowl on the Line
The LA Rams and Seattle Seahawks meet in the 2026 NFC Championship Game with a Super Bowl berth at stake. Both teams have playoff momentum — Seattle with a dominant win and LA with clutch victories. A historic rivalry adds another chapter.
Denver Faces Bo Nix Injury and New England Eyes Super Bowl Return
The New England Patriots face the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship with a Super Bowl berth on the line. Denver’s Bo Nix is out with a season-ending injury, and backup QB Jarrett Stidham must step up. The Patriots seek their first Super Bowl appearance since 2018.
2026 NFL Wild Card Round Sets Records: Four Teams Win After Trailing in Final Three Minutes
The 2026 NFL Wild Card round produced the most exciting start to a postseason in league history, with 12 fourth-quarter lead changes and four teams rallying to win in the final three minutes.
NFC West Dominates NFL Playoffs: Seahawks, 49ers and Rams All Reach Divisional Round
The NFC West becomes just the fourth division in NFL history to place three teams in the Divisional playoffs, as Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles all advanced from Wild Card Weekend.
Bills vs Broncos Divisional Playoff Preview: Buffalo Seeks Revenge Against Denver's Historic Defense
The Buffalo Bills travel to Denver Saturday for an AFC Divisional showdown against the top-seeded Broncos, who boast the NFL's best sack differential in history at +45. Game preview and analysis.
Sports World Mourns 2025 Losses: Athletes, Coaches, Reporters and Personalities Who Passed Away
A comprehensive look at notable sports figures — athletes, coaches, journalists and personalities — who died in 2025. This AP-style article highlights key contributions and legacies from across the sports world.
The Playmakers Press, Ed. 20
The Playmakers Press, edition 20 is a paper for the recent news circulating the sports world about college sports, professional sports, and entertainment.
The Playmakers Press, Ed. 19
The Playmakers Press, edition 19 is a paper for the recent news circulating the sports world about Shedeur Sanders, the HBCU Bayou Classic, James Franklin getting a new job and more!
The Playmakers Press, Ed. 18
The Playmakers Press, edition 18 is a dedication paper for the recent lives lost around the sports world- Lenny Wilkens, Paul Tagliabue, and Marshawn Kneeland.
Remembering Paul Tagliabue (1940–2025)
In the world of professional football, few figures left as enduring a mark as Paul Tagliabue. The former commissioner of the NFL served from 1989 to 2006 and died on November 9, 2025, at the age of 84, at his home in Chevy Chase, Maryland, from heart failure compounded by Parkinson’s disease.
Remembering Marshawn Kneeland (2001 – 2025)
It is with profound sadness that we reflect on the life and tragic passing of Marshawn Kneeland, the promising young defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys, who died at the age of 24 on November 6, 2025.
The Playmakers Press, Ed. 17
The Playmakers Press, edition 17 dives deep into NBA, NFL, and College Athletics.
The Playmakers Press, Ed. 16
The Playmakers Press, edition 16 dives deep into NBA and the players that are on the top of their game. The continued college football games with Clemson University football homecoming coming up. The gambling scandals and more!