Football - Page 4 - The Globe and Mail

December 28, 2025

Kyle Whittingham speaks at a news conference where he was introduced as the new Michigan Wolverines head football coach at the Hyatt Regency Orlando on Sunday in Orlando.

Kyle Whittingham speaks at a news conference where he was introduced as the new Michigan Wolverines head football coach at the Hyatt Regency Orlando on Sunday in Orlando.

Kyle Whittingham stresses culture in introduction as Michigan’s next football coach

4 min read

December 26, 2025

FILE - Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks at the scoreboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game, against BYU, Oct. 18, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey, File)

FILE - Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks at the scoreboard during the first half of an NCAA college football game, against BYU, Oct. 18, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey, File)

Michigan reportedly hires Kyle Whittingham to replace disgraced coach Sherrone Moore

2 min read

December 26, 2025

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff walks off the field after the team's loss to the Minnesota Vikings in an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff walks off the field after the team's loss to the Minnesota Vikings in an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Lions are bounced from NFL playoff race, with 11 teams in and three spots remaining

3 min read

December 25, 2025

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, left, is chased by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, left, is chased by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Vikings eliminate Lions with defence-driven victory

2 min read

December 25, 2025

Micah Alejado (12) of the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors holds up the Hawai'i Bowl Championship trophy after winning the Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl over the California Golden Bears on Wednesday in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

Micah Alejado (12) of the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors holds up the Hawai'i Bowl Championship trophy after winning the Sheraton Hawai'i Bowl over the California Golden Bears on Wednesday in Honolulu, Hawai'i.

Hawaii stuns Cal to claim Hawaii Bowl on backup QB Luke Weaver’s last-minute TD pass

3 min read

December 25, 2025

FILE - Northwestern head coach David Braun looks on during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Nov. 15, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

FILE - Northwestern head coach David Braun looks on during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Nov. 15, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

Northwestern and Central Michigan prep for a defensive showdown in GameAbove Sports Bowl

3 min read

December 25, 2025

FILE - Al Michaels, right, and Cris Collinsworth, second from left, broadcast from the field before an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Coltsy, Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

FILE - Al Michaels, right, and Cris Collinsworth, second from left, broadcast from the field before an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Coltsy, Dec. 30, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

The voice of prime time football: Al Michaels is still going strong at 40 years of calling NFL games

6 min read

December 25, 2025

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott throws during the first half an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott throws during the first half an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Prescott throws for 307 yards and pair of TDs, leading Cowboys past skidding Commanders

3 min read

December 25, 2025

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) hands off against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) hands off against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Pro Picks: Bills favoured to edge Eagles and 49ers to beat the Bears

5 min read

December 23, 2025

Pittsburgh Steelers' DK Metcalf wipes his face on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Pittsburgh Steelers' DK Metcalf wipes his face on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Rey Del Rio)

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin supports suspended wide receiver Metcalf after fan incident

3 min read

December 23, 2025

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen looks to throw against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen looks to throw against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Ravens, Broncos, 49ers and Seahawks lead all teams with six players selected to Pro Bowl

2 min read

December 23, 2025

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce waves to fans as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce waves to fans as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Travis Kelce’s possible final home game provides a bittersweet Christmas showdown

3 min read

December 22, 2025

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Daquan Jones (92) celebrates an interception against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Daquan Jones (92) celebrates an interception against the Cleveland Browns during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Bills defence bending more than it’s breaking as playoffs near

4 min read

December 21, 2025

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to throw the ball during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 21 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks to throw the ball during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 21 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)

Buffalo Bills beat Cleveland Browns 23-20 as Josh Allen battles through injury

4 min read

December 19, 2025

Lawrence (16) looks downfield while playing against the New York Jets this past Sunday in Jacksonville. The Jaguars defeated the Jets 48-20.

Lawrence (16) looks downfield while playing against the New York Jets this past Sunday in Jacksonville. The Jaguars defeated the Jets 48-20.

Trevor Lawrence finally looks like a generational quarterback for surging Jaguars

3 min read

December 19, 2025

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (22) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Special teams players have been catalysts to the Seahawks’ race to the top of the NFC

4 min read

December 17, 2025

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) bobbles the snap during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) bobbles the snap during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Caroline Brehman)

Pro Picks: Liking the Rams, Bears and Panthers in first-place showdowns

6 min read

December 16, 2025

Rivers (17) talks with teammates during the first half of the Colts' game against the Seattle Seahawks this past Sunday in Seattle.

Rivers (17) talks with teammates during the first half of the Colts' game against the Seattle Seahawks this past Sunday in Seattle.

Grandpa on the gridiron: Philip Rivers’ inspiring NFL return

4 min read

December 16, 2025

FILE - Security personnel gather at the scene on Bourbon Street after a vehicle drove into a crowd in New Orleans, Jan. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

FILE - Security personnel gather at the scene on Bourbon Street after a vehicle drove into a crowd in New Orleans, Jan. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

Eagles gift fan who survived New Orleans truck attack Super Bowl ring

4 min read

December 15, 2025

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros (8) hands off to Brady Oliveira (20) during first half CFL action against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Winnipeg, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Winnipeg Blue Bombers quarterback Zach Collaros (8) hands off to Brady Oliveira (20) during first half CFL action against the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Winnipeg, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Blue Bombers ink home-grown running back Oliveira to three-year extension

1 min read

December 15, 2025

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is injured after being tackled by Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Da'Shawn Hand (91) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is injured after being tackled by Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Da'Shawn Hand (91) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)

Injuries to Mahomes and Parsons overshadow an eventful NFL Week 15

3 min read

December 14, 2025

Seattle Seahawks place-kicker Jason Myers (5) celebrates with defensive end Mike Morris (94) after making the game-winning field goal against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in Seattle.

Seattle Seahawks place-kicker Jason Myers (5) celebrates with defensive end Mike Morris (94) after making the game-winning field goal against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in Seattle.

Around the NFL: Seahawks spoil Colts’ Rivers’ late rally with last-minute field goal

10 min read

December 14, 2025

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III, top, celebrates with offensive tackle Spencer Brown (79) after scoring against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III, top, celebrates with offensive tackle Spencer Brown (79) after scoring against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Bills erase 21-point deficit to top Patriots 35-31, adding heat to AFC East race

4 min read

December 14, 2025

Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass against Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Da'Shawn Hand (91) on Sunday in Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass against Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Da'Shawn Hand (91) on Sunday in Kansas City, Mo.

Mahomes tears ACL in loss to Chargers, Kansas City to miss playoffs

3 min read

December 11, 2025

FILE - Michigan acting head coach Sherrone Moore reacts to a video replay during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)

FILE - Michigan acting head coach Sherrone Moore reacts to a video replay during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/David Dermer, File)

Michigan’s Sherrone Moore was a once-promising coach until a sudden and stunning fall from grace

3 min read

December 11, 2025

Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell stands on the field during the CFL East Final against the Montreal Alouettes in Hamilton, Ont., on Nov. 8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power

Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell stands on the field during the CFL East Final against the Montreal Alouettes in Hamilton, Ont., on Nov. 8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power

Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign veteran QB Bo Levi Mitchell to two-year extension

2 min read

December 10, 2025

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Bills stay focused on themselves, not defending their AFC East title

3 min read

December 10, 2025

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye rolls out during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye rolls out during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Patriots and Broncos both home underdogs despite 10-game winning streaks

5 min read

December 9, 2025

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) is tackled by Stanford safety Charlie Eckhardt (39) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love (4) is tackled by Stanford safety Charlie Eckhardt (39) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Notre Dame’s Love, Indiana’s Mendoza, Vanderbilt’s Pavia, Ohio State’s Sayin named Heisman finalists

1 min read

December 7, 2025

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks as he runs with the ball as Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill (92) moves in during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks as he runs with the ball as Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill (92) moves in during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Around the NFL: Bills enjoy fourth-quarter comeback win over Bengals

10 min read

Interact with The Globe