The 2026 NFL season will kick off with a Super Bowl rematch.

The NFL’s last foray into replacement officials ended in embarrassment for the league when a botched call and comic confusion in a prime-time game led to the end of a lockout that marred the first three weeks of the 2012 season.

The NFL will open the season on a Wednesday for the second time ever with the defending champion Seattle Seahawks set to host the first game of the 2026 season.

The NFL is preparing for the possibility of replacement officials in the 2026 season, proposing a rule change for one season that would allow the replay center in New York to correct any “clear and obvious” mistakes by on-field officials in case of a work stoppage.

The New England Patriots have informed wide receiver Stefon Diggs that he’ll be released when the new league year begins next week, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press.

A Super Bowl streaker’s brief moment in the spotlight is now serving as a warning shot to soccer fans eyeing the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel called on the league to increase staffing at the replay command center to make sure that reviews from all games are treated equally in the future.

The Seattle Seahawks are going up for sale in accordance with the wishes of late team owner Paul Allen.

The Seattle Seahawks are expected to hire San Francisco 49ers tight ends coach and run game coordinator Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator, a person with knowledge of the hiring process said Sunday.

Bad Bunny really wanted to see Carlos Correa play for Puerto Rico at home in the World Baseball Classic.

Florida Congressman Randy Fine urges FCC to review Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show, citing alleged explicit content and calling for potential fines.

Ernest Jones IV dropped a few choice words while praising his defensive teammates, his offensive line, his quarterback and the city of Seattle ahead of the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory parade.

The Las Vegas Raiders announced Klint Kubiak as their head coach.

From holding a clipboard as a backup to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy as a champion—Darnold’s journey is the kind of story that reminds you why sports matter.

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance has led to a massive surge in global listening.

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show featured a real wedding.

Sam Darnold and that stingy Seattle Seahawks defense captured the franchise’s second Super Bowl championship on the familiar field of their rival, the San Francisco 49ers.

Drake Maye was a dependable and steadying force for the New England Patriots this season.

On the sideline of Levi’s Stadium two seasons ago, Sam Darnold patiently paid his dues behind Brock Purdy as San Francisco’s backup quarterback and soaked up every ounce of knowledge he could from the coaches.

Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba returned in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 60 after being taken to the locker room in the third quarter to be evaluated for a concussion.

The Seattle Seahawks have won the franchise’s second Super Bowl title.

The Seattle Seahawks have won the franchise's second Super Bowl, and defense was the driving force behind this championship.

Bad Bunny will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime show.

El Super Bowl siempre es más que un partido. Además del enfrentamiento en el campo, el show de medio tiempo se ha convertido en uno de los momentos más vistos y comentados del año.

A Bad Bunny look-alike contest in San Francisco has turned into a street party as hundreds of fans gather to celebrate the global superstar.

Sam Darnold has been traded, discarded and labeled a bust.

The Houston Texans are back in the postseason for the third straight year, heading to a frigid and chaotic Pittsburgh environment to take on Mike Tomlin, Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers.

Maybe the game itself will live up to the hype, because Super Bowl Opening Night was calmer than usual.

The Arizona Cardinals hired Mike LaFleur as head coach, turning to a division rival’s offensive coordinator to try to pull the franchise out of the bottom of the NFC West.

ESPN has reported that six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick didn’t get voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

Sam Darnold threw for three touchdowns, the Seahawks’ “Dark Side” defense came up with a critical fourth-down stop, and Seattle advanced to the Super Bowl, beating the Los Angeles Rams 31-27 in an electrifying NFC championship game.

Drake Maye vs.

Christian McCaffrey is only the second player to be a finalist for three AP NFL awards, joining Josh Allen, Trevor Lawrence, Drake Maye and Matthew Stafford in the running for The Associated Press 2025 NFL Most Valuable Player award.

Rashid Shaheed returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, Kenneth Walker III rushed for three scores and the Seattle Seahawks advanced to the NFC championship game with a dominant 41-6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

The Seattle Seahawks have secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs.

The NFL’s final weekend of the regular season features a winner-take-all game between the Ravens-Steelers and a fight for the NFC’s No. 1 seed between the Seahawks-49ers.

The NFC South can only be decided on Saturday if Carolina beats Tampa Bay.

The Seattle Seahawks are closing in on the NFC West title after a 27-10 win over the Carolina Panthers.

The Seattle Seahawks rallied to stun the Los Angeles Rams and take a one-game lead in the NFC West.

Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua’s tumultuous Thursday started with an apology, and ended with more controversial remarks.

Jason Myers kicked a franchise-record six field goals, including a 56-yarder with 29 seconds left, and the Seattle Seahawks outlasted 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts 18-16.

Philip Rivers nearly led the Indianapolis Colts to victory at age 44.

Berlin will be the third German city to host a regular-season game when the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons square off Sunday at Olympiastadion.

Sam Darnold threw four touchdown passes before his first incompletion, and the Seattle Seahawks played a near-perfect first half offensively on their way to a 38-14 rout of the Washington Commanders.

Court documents have revealed more details about former NFL star Adrian Peterson’s arrest in Sugar Land on DWI and weapons charges.

Former Texas high school football legend and NFL star Adrian Peterson was arrested in Sugar Land.

Texans defense allowed eight catches for 123 yards, one touchdown to Seahawks star Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Texans offense stuck in neutral

Texans kicker regrets late-game kickoff that fell short in loss to Seahawks

Texans' offense disappointing as team manages to lose despite a 4 to 1 turnover margin edge in road loss,

Texans are one of NFL's most penalized teams, linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair said the whistle never blew during his tackle on Sam Darnold that drew a flag

Six-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick advanced to the final 12 candidates for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had his NFL-leading fifth 100-yard receiving game of the season as the Seattle Seahawks beat the Houston Texans 27-19.

Wide receiver injured against Seahawks

Texans offense starting to find its identity, but facing arguably their most difficult challenge yet Monday night against stout Seahawks defense.

Texans are a road underdog against 4-2 Seahawks, but are riding a two-game winning streak that included a blowout victory over the Baltimore Ravens

Two of the top skill players in the NFL square off on Monday Night Football game between Texans and Seahawks

Texans wide receiver coming off productive two-game stretch

Texans veteran wide receiver sidelined again with hamstring injury

Texans wide receiver missed two games earlier this season with a hamstring injury

Texans are healthy heading into the Seahawks game

Lavonte David intercepted Sam Darnold with 58 seconds left and Chase McLaughlin kicked a 39-yard field goal as time expired to give the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a thrilling 38-35 win over the Seattle Seahawks.

Marvin Harrison Jr. soared above a defensive back, snagged the ball at the high point and pulled it down for a key touchdown in Arizona’s comeback attempt.

Jason Myers made a 52-yard field goal as time expired, Sam Darnold threw for 242 yards and a touchdown, and the Seattle Seahawks withstood a late rally by Kyler Murray and the Cardinals to beat Arizona 23-20.

George Holani pounced on a live ball in the end zone for an improbable touchdown, and the Seattle Seahawks took advantage of sloppy play by the Pittsburgh Steelers to pull off a 31-17 surprise.

The Kansas City Star reports a bullet was fired into Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid’s office at the team’s practice facility last year while he was inside.

The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to acquire receiver Skyy Moore from the Kansas City Chiefs.

Aaron Rodgers joined Pittsburgh.

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith and defensive end Maxx Crosby were caught on video making obscene gestures toward Seattle Seahawks fans.

Pete Carroll played a new role in familiar territory Thursday night, with his first preseason game as coach of the Las Vegas Raiders coming against the Seattle Seahawks.

Tight end Noah Fant’s search for a new team is over after signing a one-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Texans work out two defensive tackles

Travis High graduate Steven Sims Jr. holds annual youth football camp, looking forward to season with Seattle Seahawks after playing for Texans previously

A Seattle man has been charged with a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent current and former football and baseball players, marking the latest example of well-known athletes being targeted in these types of thefts.

Paul Allen’s estate announced Tuesday that it has begun the process of selling the Portland Trail Blazers.

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Ole Miss edge rusher is a projected third-round selection

The NFL's 52-hour legal tampering period arrived with a slew of stars receiving big contracts to either stay put or join a new team retooling its roster.

Quarterback Sam Darnold has agreed on a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally have their established big-play wide receiver.

Dallas signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa before the franchise tag deadline Tuesday and Minnesota declined to give the tag to quarterback Sam Darnold, clearing the way for him to hit the open market next week.

Texans talk with Vikings assistant coach regarding offensive coordinator opening

The city hosting the Super Bowl also has the only NFL team without a head coach.

The impressive feats from the 2024 rookie quarterback class will carry over into the postseason.

The defense delivered for the Chicago Bears.

Riq Woolen intercepted Caleb Williams’ late pass and the Seattle Seahawks boosted their fading playoff hopes, squeezing past Chicago 6-3 on Thursday night to hand the Bears their 10th straight loss.

Sam Darnold connected with a well-covered Justin Jefferson with 3:51 left for his third TD pass of the game, and the Minnesota Vikings outlasted Geno Smith and the Seattle Seahawks 27-24 to keep pace with Detroit for the top spot in the NFC.

Jordan Love threw two touchdown passes to Romeo Doubs and the Green Bay Packers ended Seattle’s four-game winning streak with a 30-13 victory over the Seahawks, who lost quarterback Geno Smith to a knee injury.

An awkward hit ended quarterback Geno Smith’s night and may have done serious damage to the Seattle Seahawks’ playoff chances.

A thunderous doink helped the Kansas City Chiefs gain some breathing room in the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC after the Buffalo Bills fell short despite Josh Allen’s spectacular performance.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will miss Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers with a sore throwing shoulder.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has been limited in practice this week because of a sore throwing shoulder and will likely be a game-time decision for Sunday’s game at Green Bay.

Demarcus Robinson made a one-handed, 39-yard touchdown reception in overtime, and the Los Angeles Rams stunned the Seattle Seahawks 26-20.

Brock Purdy threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns, and the San Francisco 49ers never trailed in a 36-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.

Jared Goff threw a perfect game, setting an NFL record by completing all 18 of his passes to help the Detroit Lions beat the Seattle Seahawks 42-29 Monday night.

Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been ordered by a Texas judge to turn over personal assets to help pay a debt that has ballooned to more than $12 million.

Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh praised quarterback Justin Herbert and others who were stuck on an elevator for two hours at the team hotel in Dallas.

Two-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons first teased some big news on social media and then shared Saturday that Tennessee teammate Arden Key won his appeal of a six-game suspension to start the season.

Retired running back joins AFC South champions

Texans hosting defensive end