about 1 month ago

NFL Ends Panini Era, Topps Regains Exclusive Trading Card License

Topps is officially back as the NFL’s exclusive trading card licensee, ending Panini America’s 10-year run and restoring full use of team logos and uniforms for the first time since 2016. New releases will feature Rookie Debut patches worn in players’ first NFL games and NFL Gold Shield patches honoring 2024 AP award winners. The first licensed product, Topps Chrome Football, drops April 15, with more releases rolling out through the 2026 season.

By Samnur Reza

about 1 month ago

NFL to Spend $340,000 on Replacement Officials Amid Referee Dispute

The league plans to hold an in-person meeting with the replacement officials from May 1 to 3. Compensation is structured below: (1) “Group of 4” active officials, $120,000; (2) retired or released FBS officials, $100,000; (3) FCS or Division II officials, $70,000; and (4) Division III, NAIA, or NJCAA officials, $50,000. They’ll also earn $4,000 per regular-season game.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 1 month ago

“Doesn’t Make Sense”: Donald Trump Pushes NFL to Drop ‘Football’ Name for Soccer

“This is football, I mean, there’s no question about that. We have to come up with another name (for the NFL). It isn’t really football,” Trump said. The U.S. is hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “We seem never to call it that (Football) because we have a bit of a conflict with another thing that’s called football,” he added.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 1 month ago

How Will Fernando Mendoza Benefit from Kirk Cousins? Dan Orlovsky Explains

“First, an experienced QB means you don’t have to rush Mendoza. Second, he knows this offense inside and out,” Dan said about how Kirk will help Mendoza. He added that this is the best thing the Raiders have done for Mendoza, other than adding a dynamic playmaker on the outside. Mendoza is expected to be the Raiders’ No. 1 pick.

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 1 month ago

Buccaneers Plan $1 Billion “Sweeping Renovation” of Raymond James Stadium

The Buccaneers “plan to meet with the Tampa Sports Authority next week” to discuss the project, expected to carry a price tag of $1 billion. The Bucs believe that their 28-year-old stadium “will need major renovations.” The Glazer family said they “need renovations to help attract major events such as a Super Bowl and a College Football National Championship game.”

By Nidheesh Kumar

about 1 month ago

“Stop Asking Me”: Kylie Kelce Slams Questions About Travis Kelce-Taylor Swift Wedding

“Stop asking me, stop f**king asking my mother-in-law,” Kylie said when asked about Travis and Taylor’s rumored wedding in June. “TMZ being creeps in the airport, ew. Even if I had any information, I’m not telling you. That’s private information between family,” she added. Reports say the wedding is set for June 13 in Rhode Island.

By Nidheesh Kumar

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