Giants tug at the NFL’s margins: a winning history, ongoing roster churn, and a focus on concrete on-field impact.
A bipartisan House hearing examines private equity's role in the growing U.S. youth-sports market, warning that consolidation could raise costs for families. Lawmakers urge transparency and antitrust enforcement, while some witnesses argue capital can expand access when aligned with the mission of youth sports.
Beckham has joined the Ravens for offseason work as they seek to bolster their receiver depth, while Brown has joined the Patriots for offseason work amid a distracted spring. Both teams are evaluating rosters ahead of training camp, with questions around health, fit, and how new additions will compete for roles.
New York Giants wide receiver Nabers has been cleared in a police stop in Paramus, New Jersey, with authorities determining it was a case of mistaken identity. Nabers is recovering from ACL surgery and eyeing a return to action later this year. Meanwhile, Kayvon Thibodeaux has been active in off-season programs and public events, and trade talk around DeVonta Smith-era players remains a topic of discussion.
The New York Giants have added Odell Beckham Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster and Braxton Berrios to their veteran WR corps to bolster depth amid injuries; meanwhile, competition intensifies at kicker after releasing one specialist.
The Knicks have won the NBA title, triggering a ticker-tape parade through Manhattan. Fans are hiring line-sitters at premium rates to secure spots along the Canyon of Heroes as celebrations ramp up, with security bolstered for the event.
FIFA is exploring a symbolic Israel-Palestine under-15 match to open a global youth festival in the United States, while Palestinian officials question the gesture amid ongoing war and calls for accountability. Infantino remains committed to using football as a peace vehicle, despite controversy and Gaza’s devastated sports landscape.
The Giants-Braves three-game series was washed out by a tropical storm, with games postponed and a makeup date set for Aug. 31 in Atlanta. The Giants face a heavy travel and pitching load as they adjust rotations and weather the stormy stretch.
New York has held its first-ever Knicks ticker-tape parade after the team has won the NBA title, drawing an estimated two million fans to Lower Manhattan on June 18. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has presented the team with keys to the city; Alicia Keys performed and a heavy NYPD security deployment managed crowds and closures.
The Falcons have locked in Kyle Pitts on a groundbreaking three-year deal, worth $36 million guaranteed, making him one of the highest-paid tight ends in NFL history. The contract follows the signing of Drake London and signals a push to stabilize the offense for the upcoming season.
The pontiff has received the baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. Pierzynski posted photos from the Vatican, confirming the moment when Leo XIV, then Father Robert Prevost, accepted the ball. The White Sox plan an Aug. 11 tribute with pope-themed hats as fans remember the team’s 2005 title.
Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic amid scrutiny over her access to NFL insiders and a publicized incident involving a police stop. New body-camera footage questions an earlier anecdote about avoiding a ticket by connecting with an NFL coach. The Times and other outlets are reviewing her reporting practices and relationships with football figures.