The proposed move comes as ESPN is expected to soon launch its direct-to-consumer service, possibly before the end of August.

In return for the equity stake, ESPN is expected at minimum to take over the NFL’s cable properties including the NFL Network and Red Zone, the popular channel that continuously updates fans on the slate of Sunday contests. The NFL Network also has the rights to several regular season games late in the season.

Rookie ratings came out on Thursday, July 31, and the good news for Dallas fans is their draft is rated as highly by Madden 26 as it was by the pundits. Their top draft pick, guard Tyler Booker, was in a big tie for 11th among rookies with a 77 rating. Given that Dallas picked him 12th overall, that tracks.

As gamers eagerly await the release of Madden NFL 26 on Aug. 14, EA Sports provided a glimpse into the best players in this year's game.

W e finally had football back last night, and it was definitely one of... the games of all time. The 2025 preseason finally kicked off with the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers playing in the Hall of Fame game. That’s right, we got the famed QB duel of Trey Lance vs. Kyle Allen. We used to pray for times like this.

The Detroit Lions fell way short last season, going one-and-done in the playoffs after having the best regular season in franchise history

Negotiations have gotten heated, and friction has formed. Still, agents and executives around the league believe he’ll remain in Washington.

Though Terry McLaurin has requested a trade from the Washington Commanders, the front office is keeping its stance on not wanting to move on from him.