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When his son felt crushed by expectations, NFL rushing king Emmitt Smith shared simple wisdom that changed everything. Now EJ Smith awaits his own NFL draft call armed with his father's game-changing perspective.
Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch traded touchdowns for camera lenses, earning credentials as an official World Cup photographer in Seattle. The five-time Pro Bowler captured the USA's victory over Australia, including a goal by Alex Freeman, son of Super Bowl champion Antonio Freeman.
Three-time Pro Bowl tight end Greg Olsen shares how incoming NFL rookies can handle the crushing weight of first-round expectations. His advice? Block out the noise and focus on what actually matters. #
After 14 seasons in the NFL, Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson is hanging up his cleats to start a new chapter in television. The Seahawks legend shared an emotional thank you to football as he transitions to CBS Sports' "NFL Today."
E.J. Smith just landed a spot with the Kansas City Chiefs after going undrafted, following in his Hall of Fame father's footsteps. The young running back gets to learn under championship coach Andy Reid while carving out his own legacy.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter celebrated a recovery center's 50th anniversary by sharing how the Minnesota Vikings helped save his life from addiction. For 35 years, he's traveled the country giving others hope through his own journey.
Panthers legend Steve Smith Sr. brought young athletes together at Charlotte's Symphony Park for a free football skills clinic, showing kids that local heroes care about their communities. His foundation is also partnering with local police and county officials for a free health fair next week.
Former NFL legends Rob Gronkowski, Taylor Lewan, and Will Compton are partnering with FanDuel to promote responsible betting ahead of Super Bowl Sunday. The campaign encourages fans to "play with a plan" as sports betting reaches new heights.
Former Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate is expected to be drafted in the first round this week, joining an elite group of Buckeye receivers in the NFL. Despite following legends like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Chris Olave, Tate is focused on carving his own path while honoring the "Receiver U" legacy.
In a preview of flag football's Olympic future, Team USA crushed squads featuring Tom Brady, Joe Burrow, and other NFL legends at BMO Stadium. The results proved that mastering the game's unique rules beats raw NFL talent every time.
Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green just rewrote the NFL combine record books, posting the fastest 40-yard dash ever recorded by a quarterback. The 6-foot-6 athlete shattered three longstanding records in a single day, proving that elite quarterback talent comes in all styles.
A British tight end became the first graduate of the UK's NFL Academy to be drafted by a professional American football team. His journey from playing in London as a teenager to the Miami Dolphins proves international pathways to the NFL are working.
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett just made NFL history with 23 sacks in a single season, breaking a record that stood for years. Meanwhile, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the league in receiving yards as both stars earned their sport's highest individual honors.
Professional flag football players proved their sport requires unique mastery, sweeping NFL stars in all three games at the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic. The decisive wins make a compelling case for who should represent America at the 2028 Olympics. ##
The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers will make history on September 11 when they play the first-ever NFL regular season game in Australia. Football fans in Melbourne will witness this landmark moment at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The NFL, American Heart Association, and Damar Hamlin will attempt to set a world record by teaching 4,000 people lifesaving CPR in just one hour at the Pittsburgh NFL Draft. The free event aims to close a critical gap: more than half of cardiac arrest victims outside hospitals don't receive the CPR that could double or triple their survival chances.
The NFL and U.S. State Department just launched a historic partnership to spread American football around the world as a force for good. Through Super Bowls, international games, and the 2028 Olympics, they'll use sports to build bridges across cultures.
The American Heart Association and NFL player Damar Hamlin are attempting to break a world record for CPR training during this year's NFL Draft. The initiative aims to equip thousands with life-saving skills after Hamlin's own cardiac arrest survival story.
Former NFL wide receiver Jordan Shipley has been discharged from the hospital just weeks after suffering severe burns in a ranch accident that left him in critical condition. Doctors called his recovery "nothing short of a miracle," saying they've never seen someone in his condition leave so soon.
American football is crossing the Atlantic with a multi-year commitment. Spain's capital will host NFL regular season games starting in 2026, expanding the league's European footprint.
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