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Everything to Know About the NFL’s 23 Joint Practices in 2026

Here are the dates, locations and key storylines to watch for each session, which will involve 28 teams throughout training camp.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 23

RL:Bears find new football boss to run NRL roster build

Experienced NRL administrator and current North Sydney Bears chief Gareth Holmes will reunite with coach Mal Meninga to run the Perth Bears as football boss.

AAP · Jun 22

Bears find new football boss to run NRL roster build

Experienced NRL administrator and current North Sydney Bears chief Gareth Holmes will reunite with coach Mal Meninga to run the Perth Bears as football boss.

AAP · Jun 22

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The 23 UFL Players Who Signed NFL Contracts This Week—and Their Chances of Making a 53-Man Roster

The UFL-to-NFL pipeline is alive and well. Here’s a look at each recent signing and their chances at making a 53-man roster this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 19

RL:Bulldogs baulk at talk of star forward heading for exit

Jacob Preston is in the sights of the Perth Bears, but Cameron Ciraldo has clarified what his star forward's plans are beyond his current Bulldogs deal.

AAP · Jun 19

Bulldogs baulk at talk of star forward heading for exit

Jacob Preston is in the sights of the Perth Bears, but Cameron Ciraldo has clarified what his star forward's plans are beyond his current Bulldogs deal.

AAP · Jun 19

Ranking the NFL's Worst-to-First Candidates: John Harbaugh Hire Soars Giants Up the List

Of the NFL’s eight cellar-dwellers, who’s most likely to go from worst to first?

Sports Illustrated · Jun 18

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Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Why the Lions Can (or Can’t) Win It All

Detroit has an arsenal of weapons on offense, but its defense remains a concern.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 18

Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Why the Packers Can (or Can’t) Win It All

Green Bay has stability and a strong coach-quarterback tandem, but the team remains a little short on true star power.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 17

Christian McCaffrey Among Potential 2026 Fantasy Football Running Back Busts

Running backs we think will fail to meet expectations or are coming off a huge statistical season and won’t be able to duplicate it.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 12

NFL Free Agency Destinations: Best Landing Spots for Top Remaining Pass Rushers

There are still some notable pass rushers remaining in free agency.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 12

RL:Bears whacked with $40k in fines for NRL rule breach

The Perth Bears and their coach Mal Meninga have been slapped with $40,000 in fines for breaking the NRL's anti-tampering rules.

AAP · Jun 12

Bears whacked with $40k in fines for NRL rule breach

The Perth Bears and their coach Mal Meninga have been slapped with $40,000 in fines for breaking the NRL's anti-tampering rules.

AAP · Jun 12

The Four Quarterbacks Set to Get Paid After Patrick Mahomes’s New Chiefs Contract

Patrick Mahomes reclaimed the throne as the NFL’s highest-paid QB. Who will be next?

Sports Illustrated · Jun 11

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Sports Illustrated · Jun 11

A Reason to Hope and Mope for Every NFL Team After Offseason Workouts

Here’s why the Bears, Falcons and Lions are feeling good about the season ahead, while the Cardinals, Panthers and Chiefs have reason to be concerned.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 10

Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Why the Bears Can (or Can’t) Win It All

Chicago is loaded offensively with quarterback Caleb Williams and skill-position talent, but its lack of talent on the defensive line could be its downfall.

Reason · Jun 9

The World Cup Isn't the Best Soccer Has To Offer, but the World Loves It Anyway

Plus: Should politicians talk more sports on the campaign trail, Formula 1’s Monaco mess, and who people are rooting for in the NBA and NHL finals

Sports Illustrated · Jun 8

Albert Breer’s Quick-Hitters: Why George Pickens Should Report to Minicamp

The Cowboys’ star receiver already signed his franchise tender. Plus, what the Caleb Williams Madden cover could mean for the Bears and more.

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Sports Illustrated · Jun 8

How Browns’ Position After Myles Garrett Trade Compares to Past Blockbuster Deals

How have past teams fared after trading a star player?

Sports Illustrated · Jun 8

Breer’s Takeaways: How the A.J. Brown Trade Finally Got Done, and the Browns' Future After Myles Garrett

The deal for the ex-Eagles receiver wasn’t a run-of-the-mill agreement. Plus, thoughts on the Packers’ WRs, Steelers' defense and more.

AAP · Jun 7

Slug slog: brilliant Bears buoyed by Beau's Blast blitz

Australian international Beau Webster has crashed his first ever T20 century, helping Warwickshire beat Somerset in England's Blast tournament.

AAP · Jun 7

CRIK:Slug slog: brilliant Bears buoyed by Beau's Blast blitz

Australian international Beau Webster has crashed his first ever T20 century, helping Warwickshire beat Somerset in England's Blast tournament.

Sports Lens · Jun 7

NFL Week 18 injury report: Final player statuses for all 16 games

Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season closes the regular season on January 3-4 with division titles, wild-card spots, and playoff seeding still live across both conferences – and the official injury report is a brutal one. The Commanders enter Philadelphia with both QBs Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota ruled…

Sports Illustrated · Jun 6

The 10 Oldest Stadiums in the NFL

The Bears will soon bid adieu to the NFL’s oldest stadium.

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium

The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature

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