Football

5/6/2026 |  Coaches group supports earlier CFP finish and proposes changes to accomplish that (Associated Press (AP)) WACO, Texas (AP) — The American Football Coaches Association is proposing the elimination of conference championship games and other changes as part of its non-binding recommendation for the College Football Playoff to be completed by the second Monday each January.

5/6/2026 |  NFL and the NFL Referees Association are moving closer toward a new deal, AP source says (Associated Press (AP)) The NFL and its officials are moving closer toward a new agreement that avoids a work stoppage.
After a lengthy stalemate, negotiations have reached a point where the NFL Referees Association is planning to have a ratification vote this week, a person with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

5/6/2026 |  College football's unluckiest QBs: How dropped passes affected completion percentages in 2025 (CBS Sports) When you play quarterback, there are some aspects of the position you can control, and plenty you can't. It's up to you to call the play, know the play, read the defense, and deliver the football on time to the right option. However, once the ball is out of your hand, the rest is up to fate and your intended target.

5/6/2026 |  Report: NFL referees union schedules vote on new CBA (DEADSPIN) The NFL Referees Association has scheduled a vote for Thursday night on ratifying a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL, ESPN reported on Tuesday.
Negotiations between the league and union have progressed, according to the report, with the current CBA slated to expire on May 31. Specifics on the agreement were not yet known, with the league declining comment to ESPN and the NFLRA not immediately responding to a request.

5/6/2026 |  AFCA board proposes 4 changes to college football calendar (ESPN) The American Football Coaches Association is recommending changes to the college football calendar that would end the season by the second Monday in January, while also pushing for increased access to the College Football Playoff.