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CNBC’s Lillian Rizzo: Leagues like NFL ‘need to lean in’ to new distribution models like Fox-Roku

Fox Sports has seemingly gotten a big boost from its parent company’s acquisition of Roku, bolstering the pitch the company can make to leagues like the NFL and MLB. While questions remain about the still-smaller scale of the Fox Corp. business in comparison to Disney’s ESPN and especially streamers like Netflix, YouTube and Prime Video,…

“Really Affected Me”: Mac Jones Blames Josh McDaniels and Bill Belichick’s Staff for Doomed Patriots Stint

Mac Jones entered his second NFL season (2022) believing the New England Patriots were ready to build off a fantastic rookie season. Instead, the former first-round pick found himself trapped in coaching uncertainty, offensive experiments, and a system overhaul. He believes that all of these altered his trajectory at New England.  “I felt like I […] The post “Really Affected Me”: Mac Jones Blames Josh McDaniels and Bill Belichick’s Staff for Doomed Patriots Stint appeared first on Essentiall...

Michael Pittman Jr. ‘A Perfect Match’ For Aaron Rodgers, Kimes Says: ‘A Walking First Down’

If the Steelers are to maximize Aaron Rodgers’ final season, pieces like Michael Pittman Jr. are what will do it. According to Mina Kimes, the veteran wide receiver is part of the setup the Steelers have assembled this offseason for that purpose. Surrounding the four-time NFL MVP with better weapons, the ingredients are there, as […]

Recruiting Roundup: Michigan continues to separate itself for priority 2028 RB Cartae Ligon

Welcome to the Recruiting Roundup, our three-times-per-week series breaking down the latest developments on the recruiting trail for the Michigan Wolverines. We’ll keep you up to date on the top targets, the visits they take, the predictions that analysts make, and everything in between. Here’s what you need to know today… Michigan remains the team […]

Wednesday BP: Who should the Giants not consider trading?

Good morning, baseball fans! The baseball world seems to believe that the San Francisco Giants will be sellers at the trade deadline, with everyone on the team receiving speculation in some form or another. Personally, I don’t know if I think that they will actually do that, even if they probably should. This organization rarely […]

The Matt Ryan Masterclass Series: Five star Georgia Dome sendoff

Everything was aligning for the Falcons to make the Super Bowl for the first time since 1999. A resounding win over Seattle showed the offense was capable of being as dominant in the playoffs as it was in the regular season. The way the Falcons broke the spirit of a perennial contender like they did […]

Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson climbing the ranks, per NFL coaches, execs

On Wednesday, ESPN continued their position rankings series, based on the opinions of current NFL coaches, executives, and scouts. The latest position rankings revealed the top-10 edge rushers for 2026, which means it’s time to talk about how the league views Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson. Last year, there was some understandable skepticism going […]

Green Bay Packers land top three ranking among NFL safety pairings

As the start of the 2026 NFL season draws closer, the Green Bay Packers are being closely evaluated against the rest of the league. With Matt LaFleur leading the team into another campaign, the addition of a healthy Micah Parsons could give Green Bay one of the most dangerous defensive units in football. When ranking [...]

How much do good bullpens correlate with winning teams in 2026? St Louis Cardinal fans want to know…

I was already leaning towards writing about this before the Brewers series, but after last night’s game, it really hammered the point home. So, through the lens of my own bullpen rankings, I will compare which teams are really thriving with a light’s out, effective bullpen, and which teams are bleeding wins because of theirs. […]

2026 Fantasy Football Draft Strategy: Mid-Round Advice

We spend the summer months obsessing over the first few rounds of our upcoming fantasy football drafts. Where do we want to pick in the first round? Where do we not want to pick in the first round? Which stars ... read more »

Identifying the Next RB1s (2026 Fantasy Football)

Elite running backs are worth their weight in gold. Fantasy players who drafted Todd Gurley during his best years were all but guaranteed to play for a fantasy championship. While not every RB1 in fantasy football will be a superstar ... read more »

4 Must-Have Quarterbacks (2026 Fantasy Football)

Every fantasy football season offers only a handful of reliable quarterbacks, including Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow. The deeper the league, the more managers must scout the position rather than rely on familiar names. Some quarterbacks are underrated, ... read more »

4 Devy League Sleepers (2026 Fantasy Football)

If you’re preparing for a devy startup or supplemental draft this offseason, you’ve come to the right place. I’m excited to bring you four players with sneaky NFL upside who are seldom discussed in devy fantasy football circles today. We’re ... read more »

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