A look at the why and how behind the league’s controversial new policy, and what looks to be an early and obvious mistake. Plus, notes from around the league on Kirk Cousins’ start in Minnesota, Ryan Tannehill’s return, Zack Martin’s upcoming and likely market-setting deal, a lesson to remember as Manziel tries to make it back and much more

Commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL may believe the league's national anthem controversy is put to bed entering the 2018 season, but after Wednesday's polarizing announcement, it's far from over.

Allegedly misappropriated funds brought recruiting's black market into the FBI's crosshairs. But did the case's lead operative fall victim to the same lures along the way?

As the NFL looks to make one of football’s most dangerous plays safer, the result could be more wide-open runbacks and more long returns—a potential win-win. Plus, readers tell us what Peter King’s three decades at SI have meant to them.

Video of Sterling Brown's arrest by the Milwaukee Police Department was released on Wednesday and the Bucks' guard has signaled plans to sue the city of Milwaukee. What legal options does he have and what is the Milwaukee Police Department likely to do? 

Ahead of Roland Garros 2018, SI experts make their bold predictions, review the top storylines and pick the winners for the French Open in Paris.

There's no denying the success Real Madrid has had in the Champions League, but, as it sets out to win a fourth title in five seasons, it still faces questions over its historical greatness.