Football

5/15/2026 |  The NFL keeps spotlight on Sunday broadcasts as it creates more windows on other days (Associated Press (AP))

The NFL schedule traditionally gets plenty of attention. Government officials usually check it to see when the Washington Commanders or their favorite team are playing. However, there has been scrutiny as the league has carved out games for streaming services.

 

5/15/2026 |  Halo Infinite jabs, a Simpsons gag and a haircut: How NFL teams dropped 2026 schedule dates (Associated Press (AP)) NFL teams tapped into their creativity Thursday night while rolling out a variety of takes revealing their schedules for this season with a mixture of art, video games, movie references and yes, even “The Simpsons.” 

5/15/2026 |  Daily Digs: Oklahoma Breaks Ground on $1B Sports and Entertainment District, Georgia Tech Opens $90M Performance Center, and More! (Athletic Business) Oklahoma Breaks Ground on $1B Mixed-Use Sports and Entertainment District 
Oklahoma's vision of a new stadium in Norman took a pivotal step toward becoming a reality Tuesday morning.

5/15/2026 |  NFL schedule winners and losers: Packers get soft beginning, Patriots face toughest start in 40 years (CBS Sports) The 2026 NFL schedule release is here, which means we all know the "when" component that completes our understanding of the upcoming season's full schedule. 

5/15/2026 |  Caleb Williams Favored to Be Madden 27 Cover Athlete (DEADSPIN) Once the NFL schedule is released, the football world will wait with baited breath to see which superstar will be the cover athlete for Madden 27.
Last year, Philadelphia Eagles superstar running back Saquon Barkley was an easy selection to be on the cover of Madden. This year, the choice is up for some debate, as there’s no clear cut choice to be on the cover.