Mike Vrabel transformed the Patriots' roster. But then he needed to make them a team. So instead of jumping into Xs and Os, he asked about four Hs. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...

The L in Super Bowl LX should stand for long shot. That’s because this Super Bowl is the first featuring two teams that entered the season with 60-1 or worse odds to win it all, per Pro Football Reference.

As the great poet Rod Stewart once said, "Every picture tells a story, don't it?" 📸 Steph Chambers / Getty Images

So we’re just gonna gloss over the fact that that was a fumble and he stepped out of bounds?

Seven Nation Army

That was a freaking great halftime mini-show. Jack White (and White Stripes) forever.

Josh Kendall and Chad Graff break down the full list and give a suggestion for each team ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

@lesliegraystreeter.bsky.social So I’m listening to my new favorite podcast, @harvilla.bsky.social ‘s “60 Songs That Explain the ‘90s,” and who do I come across discussing Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On”? So nice to hear your voice. And you crushed it! Hope all is well with you and Brooks.

This is so good. Another great piece from the great @danpompei.bsky.social.

Come at me. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

This was such a good piece. I would have let @danshanoff.bsky.social win.

The Patriots wanted to be sure about Will Campbell. So they took a secret trip last week to Louisiana so Mike Vrabel could line up across from him. Story on how Campbell became their guy: www.nytimes.com/athletic/630...

Grading the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft w/ @scottdochterman.bsky.social The Browns had a great night. The Falcons had a weird night. The Seahawks might've hit the best pick of the night. The Eagles, Ravens & Chiefs remain very good at this. www.nytimes.com/athletic/630...

The night before a Bears-Bucs game in Tampa several years ago, Steve “Mongo” McMichael regaled a few of us with his stories as if we were his lifelong friends. He truly was larger than life. Here’s Dan Pompei on the Hall of Fame Bear, who died earlier this evening www.nytimes.com/athletic/349...

An owners vote in May could do away with the tush push forever. But for teams looking for an alternative solution, might we interest you in the “Tush Push Terminator" Desmond Watson? http://dlvr.it/TKKkpD

Some bananas and some light weekend reading. Thanks, Dane Brugler. #TheBeast #NFLDraft

This is not just your casual guessing-game mock draft. Dane knows what's up. And it IS glorious.

THE NEW BEAST IS HERE! THE NEW BEAST IS HERE! Check out the new and improved Beast from the beast himself, Dane Brugler. 🧵

Pulling a valuable card is great, right? But maybe it's not the card you think it is. Terrific work from Larry Holder at @theathletic.bsky.social. www.nytimes.com/athletic/623...

… things of that nature.

I've read a lot of pieces on Diana following her retirement. This one is special.

Terrific column from the great Steve Buckley.

13 years ago today… Pete Weber’s famous bowling celebration. WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? I AM! I talked to Weber and Gary Thorne about the moment and his legendary career. "If I hear you root against me, I’m gonna let you know about it." www.nytimes.com/athletic/249... @theathletic.bsky.social

Everyone knows the Patriots offense needs help. But after a regression last year, what should the Pats do on defense? Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...

In our first 7-round #Raiders mock draft of the offseason, @victafur.bsky.social and I took a QB... but not in the first round. Why we ended up trading down from pick No. 6 and took a flier on a developmental passer www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...

OK now onto the real business: Let's draft. Three rounds, 101 picks: Full 3-round mock new today on @theathletic.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/612...

Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle #140 Time: 00:49 🟢🟢🟢🟢 🔵🔵🔵🔵 🟡🟡🟡🟡 🟣🟣🟣🟣

The (other) big game is HERE. Do you love Connections? We’ve got just the thing. Introducing Connections: Sports Edition. Can you find the common thread? Test your knowledge ➡️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/con...

Liam Coen is expected to be named the next head coach of the Jaguars, pending final negotiations, per sources. He’s headed home to Tampa while his representatives finalize the details with Jacksonville.

The more points they score, the more hilarious it will be -- forever -- that Michigan beat them 13-10 *in their house*.

Gotta double-team the backup tackle.

Man, this one got me square in the feels. Beautifully done by the great @grantbrisbee.bsky.social. Uecker was truly one of a kind. Such a wonderful representative of the game.

Bob Uecker was just the best: defector.com/bob-uecker-w...

1️⃣ Cam Ward 3️⃣ Travis Hunter 2️⃣0️⃣ Ashton Jeanty Our fresh two-round mock features zero trades, three QBs... and Shedeur Sanders going to _______.

A kissssssss Bill Raftery would be proud of.

From expressed optimism that all would stay as scheduled (as smoke billowed in the distance) to a frightening few hours and a wild card location change, the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday felt how fast things can change and have for many as fires rage on www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...

Michigan ends its season with wins over Ohio State and Alabama. That's quite a rebuilding year.

pretty great two-game stretch for the old ball coach

Don't mean to steal @ArtButSports thunder, but this one is too easy. The Creation of Adam by Michelangelo, 1512. 📸 by Brad Rempel / Imagn Images

Deion Sanders has led the 9-3 Buffs to the Alamo Bowl this weekend. Did anyone see it coming back when he was doing the Deion Shuffle? The answers may surprise you, as they did me. My story. www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...

What a year in sports. We published close to 45,000 stories and nearly 5,000 hours of audio productions. We are proud to present the Best of 2024, as nominated by our newsroom. Enjoy ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/601...

NFL teams and QBs are inextricably linked. But the Vikings and Sam Darnold relationship feel deeper. It's the belief amid ample doubt, and a QB & team becoming undeniable together. An ode to the latest chapter 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/601...

The Patriots are 3-12 and mistakes keep piling up. Jerod Mayo’s seat should feel a bit warmer. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/601...

Kayshon Boutte. No. 1 receiver. (At least for the Patriots.)

What a lovely tribute to one of the true greats of my childhood. Terrific read.

As the Bears embark on yet another head coaching search, they should consider their history. My column. www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...

This is so good, you guys. It’s hard to believe this is real life, but it’s the Jets, so …

Joe Douglas had an offseason trade lined up for WR Jerry Jeudy. Jets owner Woody Johnson did his own research — on Madden — and decided Jeudy wasn't worth the price, a source said. ✍️ @diannarussini.bsky.social | @zackblatt.bsky.social | @mikesilver.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/600...

Awesome piece from the delightful @bytimgraham.bsky.social. Either of these teams winning a title would mean so much to the people and their great city.