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College Football Kickoff: Where to Watch North Carolina vs. TCU in the First Game of the Season

Taking place in Dublin, Ireland, here’s how you can tune into the NCAA matchup without paying a dime

Savio scores on debut as Spurs thrash Charlton LIVE!

DRAMA! Szoboszlai snatches last-gasp leveller from spot at Newcastle LIVE!

Reaction as Brighton hammer 10-man Aston Villa LIVE!

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Football great Lionel Messi retires from Argentina team

Eagles shock NFL by drafting player who has never played football

The Eagles made eight picks in the draft, including trading up to select WR Makai Lemon at No. 20 Leer

Argentina legend Lionel Messi retires from international football

Messi led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, but his side lost 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 final.

Opinion: The most shocking thing about the latest statistics on CTE in football is that we find them so shocking

The latest study on CTE in football players “quantifies but does not reveal a problem,” writes Emily Harrison, a historian who studies brain injury in football.

How Rangers target Kelsy once hid in truck to chase football dream

From hiding in a truck to playing in a war zone, Rangers target Kevin Kelsy has had an eventful career already.

🔴 Football: French forward Bradley Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG in record-breaking Ligue 1 transfer

Three Days of Hot Dogs, Boutiques, and Football for an Ohio State Buckeyes Game Weekend

Columbus is always evolving.

Three Days of Barbecue, Swimming Holes, and Football for a UT Longhorns Game Weekend

As cities go, Austin is a bit of a chameleon.

Three Days of Tailgating, Cafecitos, and Football for a Miami Hurricanes Game Weekend

The cries have been coming from Biscayne’s wondrous shores since last year’s College Football Playoff: The U is back!

College football betting storylines: Shrinking spreads, curious bets and Miami-mania

David Purdum dives into the biggest betting storylines in college football heading into the season.

Raised by teachers, bonded by football: Inside Mike and Matt LaFleur's shared journey

No one in the family ever expected it. Now the LaFleurs are the league's newest brother head coaches, with a Lambeau Field reunion set for Friday.

College football is back, and Bill Belichick's North Carolina? 'They've improved'

College football made its now annual restart in Ireland, where local color mixed with Carolina blue and TCU purple.

Where to Watch the 2026 College Football Season Online

A full breakdown of the networks and streaming services broadcasting NCAA football.

The wild, unauthorized 1896 trip to Mexico that got Missouri football in trouble

Here's the story of how Missouri added a last-minute trip to Mexico to its schedule in 1896 -- one of the lesser-known oddities in college football history.

Football in Greenland: The toughest championship in the world?

BBC Sport travels to Nuuk for the Greenlandic Football Championship.

Infantino must go by 2027 in FIFA overhaul, Dutch football body says

KNVB invites associations and confederations to a summit to discuss the overhaul of FIFA and how it runs football.

TCU vs. UNC: Where to Watch the 2026 College Football Season Opener Online

NCAA football is back. Here's how to livestream the Aug. 29 game between the North Carolina Tar Heels and TCU Horned Frogs.

Here’s How to Watch the 2026-2027 NCAA College Football Season Live Online

The new season is finally here!

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The 50-year-old amateur footballer who became a viral inspiration

Craig Kirby thought about quitting football following the death of his son - at 50, he didn't expect to go viral documenting his final season.

“Upset” man warned by police after kicking 9-year-old player during football game

Police in Milwaukee had to warn a dad after he tripped a nine-year-old during a football game just as he was about to score a touchdown.

How to Watch the 2026 College Football Season

The college football season kicks off with North Carolina and TCU facing off in Ireland

Disgraced footballer Nicky Winmar appealing jail term for assault

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'I feel like I took a freakin' gummy': Inside the chaos of NFL players returning to college football

NFL coaches, execs and agents tell ESPN they're sifting through questions and implications of a new reality, which seems to change by the hour.

College football Player Rank: The top 100 players ahead of the 2026 season

Which players take the top spots? Which schools have the most players on our list?

What is fantasy football best ball? How to draft a winning lineup

Best Ball is a format that requires a specific yet flexible approach, embracing risk, reward and a bit of luck.

Fantasy Football Marathon mock draft: RBs taken in 13 of first 20 picks

The annual event concluded with a 10-team mock, during which top backs went early and most waited on QBs.

X and the NFL have teamed up to launch a dedicated football feed

The NFL's long-standing partnership with Twitter (and now X) is continuing this season.

NCAA College Football 2026-27: Here’s Where to Watch Games Live Online for Free

Livestream games for weekends full of college football action starting Saturday (Aug. 29) — watch online free.

Fifa in Africa: has Gianni Infantino really helped football development?

African nations consistently vote for Infantino because they depend on Fifa for financial support.

ESPN’s Six Part ‘Saban’ Gives Fans Hours of Unseen Footage of Famous Football Coach in Action

Followers of veteran football coach Nick Saban will learn even more about his life, upbringing and philosophy upon viewing “Saban,” a new six-episode documentary series slated to debut 6 p.m.

Fantasy football: Answering one key preseason question for 25 NFL teams

NFL Nation reporters answer the most important fantasy questions, providing insight from training camps.

Messi retires from international football: 'I have nothing left to give'

Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football aged 39.

'Silence is complicity' - top footballer hits out over Cameroon femicides

The killing of at least eight women in a week has sparked outrage in Cameroon.

Nigeria names interim football leadership amid governance concerns

The Nigeria Football Federation names an interim board as the country's President Bola Tinubu weighs in on perceived leadership failures and mass resignations.

Transfer day: What and when is the deadline for club football signings?

Which players will Man United, Man City, Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona sign and for how much? Al Jazeera explains.

'We're in this to build something': Why there's renewed optimism for Cal football

Is it time to take Cal football seriously? Well, with university buy-in, it might just be.

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Football fans pay tribute to crash death officers at Middlesbrough match

PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough died in a head-on collision on the A66 near Middlesbrough.

Vellore International School U-15 inter-school football tournament to begin on August 31

New study shows German football remains male-dominated

The top leagues of German football remain a largely male environment. A new study reveals that only seven clubs have women in upper management levels.

Nigeria’s football federation chief resigns amid corruption allegations

President Bola Tinubu's office says he has ordered 'comprehensive reform' of the country's football administration.

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Nigeria's football leadership resigns amid governance concerns

The president, general secretary and executive committee of the Nigeria Football Federation all resign, leaving a leadership vacuum.

Why Sheffield United case could be a test for the new football regulator

Just a few short months ago, Sheffield Wednesday looked like providing the first real test of the powers of the new Independent Football Regulator. Now it appears it might well be Sheffield United.

Kushner states regret over World Cup sell-off plan

Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner says he would not have got involved in Fifa president Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup if he had known how the football world reacted.

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball sells for £2.5m

The football with which Diego Maradona scored his famous 'hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final victory over England is sold at auction.

Lionel Messi to retire from Argentina national team

Lionel Messi on Monday announced his retirement from international football with a heartfelt Instagram post.

Lionel Messi retires from Argentina national team after 21 years

Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to a second successive World Cup final in July.

Adam Schefter's fantasy cheat sheet: The players our NFL insider is most excited about this season

The annual fantasy football favorite is back, featuring Adam's favorite picks at each level of the draft, including sleepers.

UEFA Moves to File Criminal Charges Against Gianni Infantino Over FIFA's Collapsed $4.2 Billion USD Deal

Summary UEFA is preparing criminal mismanagement claims in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding a scrapped multibillion-dollar investment proposalThe European football governing body filed discovery requests in US federal courts to obtain testimony and do

Let's be brave about being in Premier League - Coventry's Lampard

Frank Lampard and Tom Grennan discuss why Coventry will be playing brave football in the Premier League this season.

Kane on Ballon d'Or hopes

Harry Kane discusses potential Ballon d'Or hopes after becoming the first Englishman to win Germany's footballer of the year award for the 2025-26 season.

The top sights and sounds from North Carolina vs. TCU in Ireland

For the fifth straight year, major college football will open with a Week 0 tilt abroad.

What’s Coming to Disney+ in September 2026

It’s officially fall at Disney+, which is entering the month of September with a lineup of beloved spooky classics and all things football.

Don't sleep on these guys! 51 breakout candidates for the 2026 season

We dig deep for our list of college football sleepers who could make a major impact this fall.

Sutton's predictions v Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Royal Blood drummer Ben Thatcher, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

Rangers count consequences of 'devoid of quality' European failure

A bruising loss in the Czech Republic gives Rangers pause on various fronts as European football eludes Derek McInnes.

NFL ends Pro Bowl game, but players will still be honored as Pro Bowlers

The league said 88 players will still be named as Pro Bowlers and honored in Los Angeles after this season. Several flag football events also will take place at that time.

Judge will hear recantation of claim vs. Sandusky

A judge has granted a hearing to explore claims that a man wants to recant allegations of sexual abuse years ago by Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky.

ACC joins other P4 conferences in banning pros

The ACC passed a resolution Thursday banning professionals from returning to college in football, plus men's and women's basketball, joining the other Power 4 conferences in setting forth eligibility enforcement.

T-Mobile’s Limited-Time Internet Offer Makes Switching to Fiber More Affordable Than Ever

The start of football season sparks the steepest savings of the year on the fastest home internet in the game.

UEFA to bring criminal complaint against Infantino

European football’s governing body said it is preparing a criminal complaint against the FIFA president over his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.

At Least One in Four Former NFL Players Who Died Between 2016 and 2021 Had the Progressive Brain Disease CTE, Study Suggests

The true prevalence of the neurodegenerative disease—which is associated with repeated head injuries—among the deceased football players might be much higher. CTE affects other athletes too, including hockey players, soccer players and wrestlers

UEFA moves to file criminal complaint against Infantino over failed FIFA sell-off

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is preparing a criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over his failed plan to sell a stake in World Cup revenues to investors, including Joshua Kushner's Thrive Capital, for $4.2 billion, a pri

World Cup 2034 hosts Saudi Arabia back Infantino amid FIFA crisis

Saudi football federation says it supports Infantino's ​'efforts' as he garners support to remain in power as president.

UEFA asks US court for FIFA documents for criminal case against Infantino

European football's governing body considering ‌criminal complaint ​against Infantino over World Cup selloff plans.

Italy withdraws support for Infantino, but Cannavaro backs FIFA chief

Italian Football Federation says its decision is based on Infantino's recent initiatives on international competitions.

1 in 4 NFL players suffer from brain disease. Where is the accountability?

Almost anywhere else, we would call it a public health crisis, an occupational safety crisis and, quite possibly, a mass tort. In the NFL today, we just call it football.

Goals, records, tears ... Messi's most iconic moments

As Lionel Messi retires from international football following the death of his father, BBC Sport looks back at some of his most iconic moments.

The transfers to watch before window closes

BBC Sport's football experts pick out the standout transfers that could go through before Tuesday's 23:00 BST English deadline.

Messi retires from Argentina duty with 'nothing left to give'

Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that "hurt" but he understands "the time has come".

How Messi's decade of dominance almost never happened

Lionel Messi's decade of dominance with Argentina that almost never happened will go down as one of football's greatest ever stories.

At This Baja California Wedding, There Were Colorful Outfits, Desert Flowers, and Mezcal Old Fashioneds

The Spanish wedding photographer Ana Starkel chose a minimalist dress by a Madrid-based designer to marry football coach Nick Starkel in the Baja California Desert.