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ActBlue CEO Agrees to Testify Before Congress on Foreign Donor Vetting After Republican Scrutiny

ActBlue CEO Agrees to Testify Before Congress on Foreign Donor Vetting After Republican Scrutiny

ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones will testify before Congress on June 10, 2026, about the platform’s foreign donor vetting amid Republican scrutiny.

Ohio State and Texas jockey for preseason No. 1 as Big Ten seeks fourth straight national championship

Ohio State and Texas jockey for preseason No. 1 as Big Ten seeks fourth straight national championship

Texas claimed the preseason No. 1 spot over Ohio State as the Big Ten aims for a fourth straight college football national championship.

Saints host veteran edge rusher Cameron Jordan on free-agent visit as New Orleans eyes pass-rush boost

Saints host veteran edge rusher Cameron Jordan on free-agent visit as New Orleans eyes pass-rush boost

Veteran edge rusher Cameron Jordan visited the New Orleans Saints for free-agent talks as the team aims to strengthen its pass rush.

Report: Giants trade Pro Bowl DT Dexter Lawrence to Bengals for No. 10 pick as Cincinnati prepares lucrative extension

Report: Giants trade Pro Bowl DT Dexter Lawrence to Bengals for No. 10 pick as Cincinnati prepares lucrative extension

The Giants traded Pro Bowl DT Dexter Lawrence to the Bengals for the No. 10 pick, with Cincinnati signing him to a $28M extension through 2028.

Texans make Will Anderson Jr. highest-paid non-QB in NFL history with reported three-year, $150 million extension

Texans make Will Anderson Jr. highest-paid non-QB in NFL history with reported three-year, $150 million extension

Houston Texans' Will Anderson Jr. signed a three-year, $150 million extension, becoming the highest-paid non-QB in NFL history.

AI Search Has a New Gatekeeper. Can the ‘AI Visibility’ Experts Pass Their Own Test?

AI Search Has a New Gatekeeper. Can the ‘AI Visibility’ Experts Pass Their Own Test?

Generative engines like ChatGPT and Gemini now decide which brands get found — and an entire profession sprang up to game them. A Denver AI firm ran the test on the consultants themselves, using only

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald optimistic RB Zach Charbonnet will not miss entire 2026 season after torn ACL

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald optimistic RB Zach Charbonnet will not miss entire 2026 season after torn ACL

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald says RB Zach Charbonnet is unlikely to miss the entire 2026 season after ACL surgery.

Jaguars OC Liam Coen says “meat left on the bone” in Year 1 as Jacksonville offense aims for leap in second season together

Jaguars OC Liam Coen says “meat left on the bone” in Year 1 as Jacksonville offense aims for leap in second season together

Jaguars OC Liam Coen says the offense left potential in Year 1 and aims to boost explosive plays and reduce negative plays in 2026.

Steelers TE Darnell Washington secures four-year, $42 million extension with $21 million guaranteed to stay in Pittsburgh

Steelers TE Darnell Washington secures four-year, $42 million extension with $21 million guaranteed to stay in Pittsburgh

Steelers tight end Darnell Washington signed a four-year, $42 million extension with $21 million guaranteed, keeping him in Pittsburgh through 2028.

Panthers WR Xavier Legette says he ‘can’t have another year’ like 2025 as Carolina eyes breakout third season from former first-rounder

Panthers WR Xavier Legette says he ‘can’t have another year’ like 2025 as Carolina eyes breakout third season from former first-rounder

Panthers WR Xavier Legette vows to improve after a challenging 2025 season as he aims for a breakout third year in 2026.

Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. rejoins team for minicamp physical while continuing work in league intervention program

Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. rejoins team for minicamp physical while continuing work in league intervention program

Falcons edge rusher James Pearce Jr. returned for a minicamp physical while participating in a pretrial intervention program after his February arrest.

Broncos QB Bo Nix ahead of schedule in recovery, expected to be full go for Denver’s upcoming OTAs

Broncos QB Bo Nix ahead of schedule in recovery, expected to be full go for Denver’s upcoming OTAs

Broncos QB Bo Nix is ahead of schedule in recovering from ankle surgery and is expected to fully participate in upcoming voluntary OTAs.

Federal judge rules Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ special fundraising committee likely violates campaign finance law, dealing blow to GOP money machine

Federal judge rules Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ special fundraising committee likely violates campaign finance law, dealing blow to GOP money machine

A federal judge barred Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones’ fundraising committee from soliciting or spending funds, citing likely campaign finance law violations.

Trump administration slaps surprise new export controls on Anthropic’s latest AI models, reigniting feud over national security and tech regulation

Trump administration slaps surprise new export controls on Anthropic’s latest AI models, reigniting feud over national security and tech regulation

The Trump administration imposed export controls on Anthropic’s AI models Fable 5 and Mythos 5, citing national security concerns.

Transfer portal and NIL escalation dominate 2026 offseason talk as coaches warn about roster instability while contenders aggressively shop for one-year fix superstar QBs

Transfer portal and NIL escalation dominate 2026 offseason talk as coaches warn about roster instability while contenders aggressively shop for one-year fix superstar QBs

Over 6,700 Division I football players, including nearly 200 QBs, entered the 2026 transfer portal amid rising NIL deals and roster instability.

The Big 12’s new-look hierarchy in 2026, without Texas and Oklahoma, puts pressure on programs like Utah and Arizona to emerge as consistent playoff contenders

The Big 12’s new-look hierarchy in 2026, without Texas and Oklahoma, puts pressure on programs like Utah and Arizona to emerge as consistent playoff contenders

The Big 12 will expand to 16 teams in 2026 without Texas and Oklahoma, adding Utah and Arizona, increasing pressure on new members to become playoff contenders.

Ohio State’s top‑two strength‑of‑schedule and marquee dates with Texas and Georgia define the Buckeyes’ path back to national title contention

Ohio State’s top‑two strength‑of‑schedule and marquee dates with Texas and Georgia define the Buckeyes’ path back to national title contention

Ohio State's 2025 football schedule features top-ranked strength of schedule with key games against Texas and Georgia, boosting national title hopes.

The expanded College Football Playoff faces its first true test as contenders from the new-look Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 jockey for seeding

The expanded College Football Playoff faces its first true test as contenders from the new-look Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 jockey for seeding

The 2024 College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams, featuring Power 4 conference champions and at-large teams competing for seeding.

Lane Kiffin’s polarizing LSU debut season looms as the SEC’s most combustible storyline in 2026

Lane Kiffin’s polarizing LSU debut season looms as the SEC’s most combustible storyline in 2026

Lane Kiffin begins his tenure as LSU head coach in 2026, aiming to transform the Tigers with a high-value NIL roster and offensive focus.

Detroit’s offensive identity solidifies as Dan Campbell and Ben Johnson plan heavier workload and expanded route tree for Jahmyr Gibbs

Detroit’s offensive identity solidifies as Dan Campbell and Ben Johnson plan heavier workload and expanded route tree for Jahmyr Gibbs

Detroit Lions plan to increase Jahmyr Gibbs' workload and passing role as part of a run-first offense under Dan Campbell in 2026.

Titans’ Wan’Dale Robinson switches to No. 4 jersey to honor late friend and former Arizona wideout Rondale Moore

Titans’ Wan’Dale Robinson switches to No. 4 jersey to honor late friend and former Arizona wideout Rondale Moore

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson switched to jersey No. 4 for the 2026 season to honor his late friend Rondale Moore.

Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey linked to Giants in trade chatter as New York seeks reunion with Wink Martindale favorite

Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey linked to Giants in trade chatter as New York seeks reunion with Wink Martindale favorite

The New York Giants are reportedly interested in trading for Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey to strengthen their secondary under coordinator Wink Martindale.

Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa extension talks intensify with Miami prepared to top $50 million per year to lock in franchise QB

Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa extension talks intensify with Miami prepared to top $50 million per year to lock in franchise QB

The Miami Dolphins signed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a four-year, $212.4 million extension with $167 million guaranteed in July 2024.

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh doubles down on run-heavy identity, says Justin Herbert “won’t be throwing it 45 times a game anymore”

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh doubles down on run-heavy identity, says Justin Herbert “won’t be throwing it 45 times a game anymore”

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh announced a shift to a run-heavy offense to reduce Justin Herbert's pass attempts and protect him.

Chargers sign former Browns TE David Njoku to one-year, $8 million deal to boost Justin Herbert’s red-zone weapons

Chargers sign former Browns TE David Njoku to one-year, $8 million deal to boost Justin Herbert’s red-zone weapons

The Los Angeles Chargers signed former Browns tight end David Njoku to a one-year, $8 million deal to strengthen their red-zone offense.

Packers, WR Christian Watson agree to four-year, $110.5 million extension that resets Green Bay’s receiver market

Packers, WR Christian Watson agree to four-year, $110.5 million extension that resets Green Bay’s receiver market

Packers wide receiver Christian Watson signed a four-year, $110.5 million extension, including an $11 million one-year deal through 2026 with a $6 million bonus.

Seahawks optimistic RB Zach Charbonnet will not miss entire 2026 season after torn ACL, per coach Mike Macdonald

Seahawks optimistic RB Zach Charbonnet will not miss entire 2026 season after torn ACL, per coach Mike Macdonald

Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL in January but is expected to return during the 2026 season after surgery and rehab, per coach Mike Macdonald.

Bears denied expected 2026 compensatory draft picks in league ruling over Cunningham’s departure

Bears denied expected 2026 compensatory draft picks in league ruling over Cunningham’s departure

The Chicago Bears were denied compensatory 2026 draft picks after the NFL ruled Ian Cunningham's Falcons role didn't qualify under minority-hiring rules.

Vikings schedule visit with free-agent WR Jauan Jennings as Minnesota continues search for receiver help

Vikings schedule visit with free-agent WR Jauan Jennings as Minnesota continues search for receiver help

The Minnesota Vikings hosted free-agent wide receiver Jauan Jennings for a two-day visit as they seek to bolster their receiving corps.

Supreme Court agrees to hear fast-tracked challenge to Trump administration’s mass-deportation executive order, setting up blockbuster immigration clash

Supreme Court agrees to hear fast-tracked challenge to Trump administration’s mass-deportation executive order, setting up blockbuster immigration clash

The Supreme Court fast-tracks a case challenging the Trump administration’s executive order on mass deportations of Venezuelan nationals.

Ohio State at Texas in September looms as a defining early 2026 playoff résumé showdown between two blue-blood contenders

Ohio State at Texas in September looms as a defining early 2026 playoff résumé showdown between two blue-blood contenders

Ohio State will play Texas on Sept. 12, 2026, in Austin at 6:30 p.m. CT, a key early playoff test nationally televised on ABC.

The Big 12’s new look without Texas and Oklahoma creates an open race, with Arizona and BYU among the programs eyeing a breakthrough

The Big 12’s new look without Texas and Oklahoma creates an open race, with Arizona and BYU among the programs eyeing a breakthrough

The Big 12 Conference expands to 16 teams for 2024–25, adding Arizona, BYU, and others as Texas and Oklahoma leave for the SEC.

Quarterback movement in the transfer portal again reshapes the sport, with multiple playoff hopefuls relying on first‑year transfers under center

Quarterback movement in the transfer portal again reshapes the sport, with multiple playoff hopefuls relying on first‑year transfers under center

Five first-year transfer quarterbacks, including Dillon Gabriel and Cam Ward, led teams contending for the 2024 College Football Playoff.

Defending conference champions face repeat-or-regress pressure with multiple leagues eyeing new favorites after heavy attrition

Defending conference champions face repeat-or-regress pressure with multiple leagues eyeing new favorites after heavy attrition

Defending conference champions in multiple leagues faced challenges in 2024–25, with roster changes and fatigue leading to fewer repeat titles.

G6 and lower-resourced programs chase an automatic CFP bid, adding new urgency to Group of 5 conference-title races

G6 and lower-resourced programs chase an automatic CFP bid, adding new urgency to Group of 5 conference-title races

Starting in 2026, the top-ranked Group of 6 conference champion will receive an automatic College Football Playoff bid, intensifying conference races.

Reigning Heisman winner Jayden Maiava and USC aim to convert individual stardom into a serious 12‑team CFP run

Reigning Heisman winner Jayden Maiava and USC aim to convert individual stardom into a serious 12‑team CFP run

Reigning Heisman winner Jayden Maiava transfers to USC for 2025 as the Trojans target a College Football Playoff run in the new 12-team format.

Miami’s Mario Cristobal bets big again at quarterback with transfer star Darian Mensah after back-to-back elite seasons

Miami’s Mario Cristobal bets big again at quarterback with transfer star Darian Mensah after back-to-back elite seasons

Miami coach Mario Cristobal adds transfer quarterback Darian Mensah from Duke to the Hurricanes roster for the 2024 season after a legal settlement.

Lane Kiffin’s high-powered LSU rebuild faces sky-high expectations and SEC skepticism heading into the 2026 season

Lane Kiffin’s high-powered LSU rebuild faces sky-high expectations and SEC skepticism heading into the 2026 season

Lane Kiffin began rebuilding LSU football for 2026 with 54 new players and a $40 million NIL and transfer investment amid SEC skepticism.

Jets “throwing everything” at rookie QB Cade Klubnik as he takes majority of first-team reps in OTAs

Jets “throwing everything” at rookie QB Cade Klubnik as he takes majority of first-team reps in OTAs

Jets rookie QB Cade Klubnik took most first-team reps in OTAs as the team evaluates backup quarterback options.

Trump Justice Department announces new “election integrity” task force, drawing fire from civil rights groups who warn of voter intimidation in swing states

Trump Justice Department announces new “election integrity” task force, drawing fire from civil rights groups who warn of voter intimidation in swing states

The New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office launched an Election Integrity Task Force to investigate alleged election crimes under Trump's 2025 executive order.