DETROIT — The introduction-heard-’round-the-football-world is now three and a half years old. And for a time, was the lasting image of Dan Campbell. In the early years, you couldn’t see the Detroit Lions receive a national mention without a knee-cap reference, often said in jest. That infamous presser was Campbell’s attempt at speaking directly to…

During March’s league meetings, reporters huddled around Sean Payton, one of football’s quarterback philosopher kings. Between questions lobbed in his direction and with the upcoming NFL Draft a primary focus, the Denver Broncos head coach shared what would later become more than a passing thought about rookie quarterbacks. “There’s a topic that I see and…

I declare Saturday a day of rest (for NFL fans). It’s time to gather your thoughts and emotions after the thrill of Thursday and Friday night games, and get ready for the slate coming up on Sunday and Monday. We are back, guys, and it feels great. If you are new to this column, I’m…

Between a cleat being one size too big and the league’s newest international excursion, Week 1 in the NFL is already eventful. Now comes Sunday, when rookie quarterbacks debut, as do head coaches and other new faces in new places. Dak Prescott’s contract still looms over the Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew…

SÃO PAULO — “It was sloppy,” DeVonta Smith said. And he wasn’t talking about caipirinha cocktails. He wasn’t talking about field conditions in a soccer venue in the first-ever NFL game in South America. No, the wide receiver was stating what was visible as the Philadelphia Eagles debuted their revamped system under offensive coordinator Kellen…

Caitlin Clark: Raising the Game A commemoration of Caitlin Clark’s meteoric career at Iowa and evaluation of the start of her WNBA rookie season. A commemoration of Caitlin Clark’s meteoric career at Iowa and evaluation of the start of her WNBA rookie season. Buy INDIANAPOLIS — The game was going on, but Caitlin Clark chose…

NEW YORK — “If I had the chance to run away before I walked on court, I probably would have.” Kim Clijsters is talking about how she felt ahead of her first Grand Slam final at the French Open 23 years ago as she prepared to face Jennifer Capriati. Capriati had won the Australian Open…

Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula 1. Sign up here to receive the Prime Tire newsletter in your inbox every Monday and Friday. MONZA, Italy — Carlos Sainz didn’t shy away from admitting that the Italian Grand Prix weekend would be an emotional one. The week leading up to Ferrari’s home grand prix is one…

“SUPER SPIKE!” the PA announcer bellows inside the electric party atmosphere of the North Arena on the outskirts of Paris. Arms outstretched wide, Morteza Mehrzad, sitting on the floor in his red top and black trousers, lets out a roar to celebrate yet another punishing blow which immediately ends the rally. It is just one…

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Texas and Michigan have met only once, a game known as Vince Young’s second most famous Rose Bowl performance. Michigan fans are haunted by memories of the Texas quarterback weaving through the Wolverines’ defense for 192 rushing yards and four touchdowns in the 2005 Rose Bowl, a 38-37 thriller won by…