A professional American football league of 32 teams in the United States.
The NFL is urging the Supreme Court to allow states to regulate sports-prediction markets, arguing these contracts are gambling rather than financial swaps. The league cites $1.8 billion in first-weekend activity and calls for safeguards including a 21-year age minimum for bettors, while defending the CFTC’s federal oversight and highlighting integrity concerns.
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.
Netflix has announced Peter Rice will replace Bela Bajaria as Chief Content Officer. Rice, a former Fox and Disney executive, will oversee global content, including scripted, unscripted, films and live events. Bajaria is leaving after nearly a decade, amid a period of layoffs and a drive to diversify content, including live sports.
The Patriots have announced the death of Jon Morris, a defining early center for the franchise who played from 1964 to 1974 and later contributed as a broadcaster. His passing, confirmed by the team and reported by multiple outlets, marks the loss of a key figure in Patriots history.