Mike Florio

Brad Holmes on Rueben Bain report: “We’ve known that for a while”

On Sunday, news emerged regarding draft prospect Rueben Bain’s involvement in a fatal car crash in 2024.

Report: Staffers have concerns about The Athletic’s response to the Dianna Russini situation

As The Athletic investigates the Dianna Russini/Mike Vrabel situation (with Russini being essentially suspended without it being called a suspension), some facts are emerging regarding the internal reaction to the situation.

Seattle Seahawks v Atlanta Falcons - NFL 2025

Final outcome of collusion case continues to be confusing

The appeal panel led itself to water, but refused to drink.

St Louis Battlehawks v Memphis Showboats

Former NFL, UFL player Chris Payton-Jones dies at 30

Chris Payton-Jones, a former cornerback in the NFL and UFL, has died.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 19 College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T Indiana vs Miami

Report: Rueben Bain was involved in fatal collision in 2024

Former Miami defensive end Rueben Bain was reportedly involved in a fatal vehicular collision in March 2024.

NFL: Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys

Joe Buck wants to stay at ESPN for the rest of his career

At a time when ESPN’s Troy Aikman has made plenty of waves in the NFL pool for his South Beach side gig, Aikman’s partner has generated a bit of slow-time news.

NFL should embrace UFL’s officiating transparency

Perception is reality, and the reality is that too many people are suspicious of officiating decisions.

NFL: New England Patriots Press Conference

Report: Mike Vrabel won’t be participating in Patriots’ pre-draft press conference

Last year, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel conducted a pre-draft conference.

XFL: MAR 11 Houston Roughnecks at Orlando Guardians

Paxton Lynch suffers torn ACL while playing arena football

Seven years after the ship sailed on Paxton Lynch’s NFL career, he’s still dog paddling after it.

Columbus Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. is arrested for DUI in Dallas, one day before a game

On the day before his team’s next game, Columbus Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. was arrested for DUI.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOV 09 Texas Tech at West Virginia

The Athletic confirms that Dianna Russini is under investigation, “will not be reporting”

Everybody wants to cover sports media.

Collusion appeal ruling says Ravens offered Lamar Jackson two fully-guaranteed contracts

New document doesn’t specify the compensation offered, or whether the deals had no-tag clauses.

D.C. Defenders, up 28-0 over Houston, have biggest halftime lead in UFL history

The home opener for the defending UFL champions is going well.

Minnesota Vikings @ Pittsburgh Steelers - NFL 2025

YouTube, Netflix, Fox are in play for special five-game 2026 package

As the NFL embarks on an effort to renegotiate its various full-season TV packages, the league continues to shop a five-game package of games to be televised during the 2026 season.