Aaron Rodgers defines an era of eccentric NFL quarterbacks
From living in a prisoner transport bus to a mandatory study clause, the QB world has gone bizarro, Martin Rogers writes. AUGUST 4, 2022
Tom Brady told us so, as he thrives at 45
Tom Brady told us long ago that he'd still be playing at age 45, and it's officially come true, writes Martin Rogers. AUGUST 3, 2022
NFL training camps: Smoke and mirrors, or believe what we see?
Preseason training camp is the time of year when football-starved fans get sucked into the social media vortex and let the hot takes fly, Ma... AUGUST 2, 2022
Deshaun Watson suspension: Roger Goodell still has final say
If the NFL appeals Watson's six-game ban, Roger Goodell could impose harsher punishment, Martin Rogers writes. AUGUST 1, 2022
Bill Russell was sports’ ultimate winner, champion for change
Although Bill Russell made a name for himself with the Celtics, his impact extended well beyond the hardwood, writes Martin Rogers. AUGUST 1, 2022
Kyler Murray is directing his anger at the wrong target
Murray didn't hold back against the media about the "homework clause" controversy, but he should be most angry with AZ ownership. Martin Rog... JULY 29, 2022
Russell Wilson's top priority? Keeping the Broncos out of last place
The AFC West is a tricky beast this season, which is why the Broncos might want to keep expectations realistic, Martin Rogers writes. JULY 28, 2022
As Kevin Durant's trade market cools, can Boston pull off a deal?
The Nets have plenty of leverage in the KD trade talks, so don't expect them to give Durant or the Celtics what they want, Martin Rogers wri... JULY 27, 2022
NFL training camps signal start of America's favorite season
After an offseason stacked with drama and lots of cash, every NFL team is in session. Martin Rogers ponders it all. JULY 26, 2022
James Harden can't buy love from the Philadelphia crowd
James Harden took less money to help the 76ers improve and the move barely made a ripple, Martin Rogers writes. JULY 19, 2022
Quiet period in sports? It depends where you look
Aside from the MLB All-Star Game, it seems quiet in sports. You have to know where to look, Martin Rogers writes. JULY 18, 2022
Open Championship 2022: LIV Golf brings angst to sport's home
Controversy around LIV Golf is even more jarring at St. Andrews, the historic site of the Open Championship, Martin Rogers writes. JULY 14, 2022
Trevor Lawrence among NFL QBs primed for sophomore leap
Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence is among the young QBs who will try to mimic Joe Burrow's second-year leap, Martin Rogers writes. JULY 13, 2022
Russell Westbrook's sad decline has been the talk of summer
Some NBA fans have found joy in the decline of Russell Westbrook, but it's a sad story, not a funny one, Martin Rogers writes. JULY 12, 2022
Cowboys' Prescott has new body, faces more pressure in 2022
It's good that Dak Prescott likes pressure because the new-look Cowboys QB faces more than ever this season, Martin Rogers writes. JULY 11, 2022
Jake Paul is making a move toward boxing legitimacy
By taking on Hasim Rahman Jr., Jake Paul is taking a risky step toward potential boxing legitimacy, Martin Rogers writes. JULY 8, 2022
Baker Mayfield trade: Panthers make a Hail Mary play
Acquiring Baker Mayfield was a desperate move by Carolina, but it was also a very necessary one, Martin Rogers writes. JULY 7, 2022
Kevin Durant trade sweepstakes heats up the summer
KD's trade request guarantees that we’re going to be served up a summer sizzler of the highest order, Martin Rogers writes. JULY 4, 2022
Kyrie Irving lost his leverage, and the Nets called his bluff
Brilliant yet unreliable, Kyrie Irving lost his leverage — and the Brooklyn Nets called his bluff, Martin Rogers writes. JUNE 28, 2022
As Deshaun Watson's hearing looms, Browns' all-in strategy could backfire
Cleveland moved mountains — and millions — to land a new franchise QB, but this week could determine its entire 2022 season, Martin Rogers w... JUNE 27, 2022
Title IX stories: Sam Gordon's fight for the right to play football
Women have made their way into the coaching ranks of football, but Sam Gordon is helping lead the fight for playing time, Martin Rogers writ... JUNE 24, 2022
Yankees, Mets have New York in a baseball state of mind
In shades of the 2000 Subway Series, the Yankees and Mets have brought the pulse of MLB back to New York, Martin Rogers writes. JUNE 23, 2022
NBA Draft 2022: Will Magic reverse trend, strike gold at No. 1?
The No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft is no longer a guarantee of greatness, but this year could be different, Martin Rogers writes. JUNE 22, 2022
Tyreek Hill-Patrick Mahomes: An NFL rivalry no one saw coming
Hill is the summer news cycle with a growing list of digs at the place where he made his name and the QB who launched all those passes in hi... JUNE 21, 2022
Title IX stories: Ash Barty and the power of walking away
As the 50th anniversary of Title IX nears, we honor Ash Barty, a star who took control of her own destiny, Martin Rogers writes. JUNE 20, 2022