Bears Won 59–37—The Highest-Scoring NFL Season Opener Ever
Chicago and Carolina combined for 96 points as Caleb Williams accounted for four touchdowns, D’Andre Swift ran for three and the Bears turned a 31–31 tie into a rout.
Falcons Named Tua Their Starter Monday. Four Days Later, Cooper Rush Has the Job
Atlanta named Tua Tagovailoa its Week 1 starter on Monday. By Friday, an oblique injury had ruled him out, putting Cooper Rush under center and an undrafted rookie one snap away.
The 49ers Arrived a Week Early. The Rams Arrived 28 Hours Before Kickoff—Then Lost 27–7
San Francisco dominated the NFL’s first regular-season game in Australia as Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes before 100,021 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Sam Darnold Lasted Five Plays—Then Seattle Picked Off Drake Maye 3 Times to Win
Seattle lost Sam Darnold on its opening drive and trailed 10–0, but Drew Lock and three fourth-quarter interceptions produced a 13–10 comeback over New England.
Roger Goodell’s New NFL Deal Runs Through 2030—With More Than 95% of His Pay Performance-Based
The NFL extended Roger Goodell through March 2031, aligning his contract with the next labor showdown while tying more than 95% of his pay to performance.
Mark Sanchez Was Stabbed in an Indianapolis Fight—Now He Plans to Plead Guilty Before Trial
The former Jets quarterback and Fox analyst has asked an Indiana court to schedule a guilty-plea and sentencing hearing, but the filing does not disclose which charge or charges the proposed plea would cover.
Colin Kaepernick Says He Won’t Watch the NFL—10 Years After Taking a Knee, He Says the League Is Still Blackballing Him
On the tenth anniversary of his first kneeling protest, Colin Kaepernick says he watches college football instead of the NFL because he believes the league is still excluding him and other protesting players.
Tony Romo Pleads No Contest to OWI—His CBS Return Still Has No Timetable
Former Cowboys quarterback and CBS analyst Tony Romo pleaded no contest to a Wisconsin OWI offense, lost driving privileges for six months and said he is receiving medical help after developing an over-reliance on alcohol.
Colts Receiver Keenan Allen Arrested Hours After Preseason Game on Two Preliminary DWI Charges
Indianapolis Colts receiver Keenan Allen was arrested early Aug. 30 on two preliminary misdemeanor impaired-driving charges, according to Indianapolis police. The team says it is gathering information.
A Pain Specialist to Sports Stars Prescribed 260,000 Controlled-Substance Pills, the DEA Says—And Faced No Criminal Charge
Newly unsealed records detail how nurse practitioner Joan Rubinger built a discreet practice around elite athletes while federal authorities alleged a nationwide prescription scheme. She paid $1.4 million and lost her controlled-substance authority…
The NFL Just Ended the Pro Bowl Game—Only 88 Players Will Still Get the Honor
The NFL is eliminating the AFC-versus-NFC Pro Bowl game, flag football and skills events—but exactly 88 original selections will still receive the career honor.
NFL Owners Approve Record $9.612 Billion Seahawks Sale—Unanimously
NFL owners unanimously approved the record $9.612 billion sale of the defending champion Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family.