A professional American football league of 32 teams in the United States.
The government has spent millions on TV ads featuring President Trump and other officials, labeled as public service announcements. Democratic senators have demanded answers, arguing the funding may be illegal and constituted a misuse of taxpayer dollars as midterms approach. The ads have drawn broad criticism and questions about independence of agencies.
NFL line judge Jeff Seeman has been suspended for two games and referee Adrian Hill for one game after incidents involving profanity toward Cardinals' Trey McBride and Minnesota's Eric Wilson during Week 4. The league cites unprofessional conduct and commits to ensuring on-field professionalism, with the NFL Referees Association planning discussions on disciplinary standards.
Prime Video will stream the Emmys worldwide for free starting 2027, ending the rotating broadcast wheel that previously moved the ceremony among ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC. The six-year deal makes Prime Video the ceremony’s permanent home, with no Prime subscription required for viewers in more than 240 countries.
Lane Johnson has announced his retirement after 14 NFL seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, saying his personal and family priorities have changed and that it is critical for him to focus on his mental health. The move follows previous openness about anxiety and depression and comes after a season marked by personal absences.
The NFL is urging the Supreme Court to decide whether states should regulate sports-prediction markets or whether federal rules should apply. Multiple leagues face concerns about integrity, price manipulation, and age limits as Kalshi and Polymarket push into sports betting markets.
Mike Ditka, Hall of Fame tight end and legendary Bears coach, has died at age 86. The announcements come from his family and from Jarrett Payton on air, with tributes highlighting his impact on the game, the Bears’ 1985 team, and his broader influence on football and popular culture.
Netflix will stream all 104 games of the 2026 men’s World Cup, co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with one free-to-watch game per matchday in Spain. Spain’s games and the final will also be broadcast on free-to-air TV in Spain. The deal marks Netflix’s continued push into live sports.