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Ole Miss has built one of the best resumes in college football so far this season, but the challenges just keep coming as the No. 4-ranked Rebels now hit the road to take on No.

Baltimore Ravens News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17

Ravens’ Derrick Henry brushes off Emmitt Smith’s rushing record claim

Baltimore Ravens superstar running back Derrick Henry continues to defy aging curves, but he has zero interest in entertaining history lessons right now.

Baltimore Ravens News / Field Level Media / September 17

Emmitt Smith on Derrick Henry breaking rushing record: 'It's possible'

Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith is very much aware that Derrick Henry is rapidly gaining ground on his all-time NFL rushing record. Smith, in fact, feels that Henry has a chance to break it.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

How many of the NFL players with at least 100 receiving yards in their first-career postseason game can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz

The 'Single-season TD record by NFL team' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16

Could Derrick Henry challenge Emmitt Smith's rushing record?

Could Ravens' Derrick Henry actually challenge Emmitt Smith's rushing record?

Derrick Henry showed in the Baltimore Ravens Week 1 blowout win over the Indianapolis Colts that he still has the ability to take over a game, even as he plays at an age when most running backs are either dramatically slowing down or are out of the NFL entirely.

Ravens' Derrick Henry moves up multiple all-time lists in win over Colts

Ravens RB Derrick Henry moving up on NFL's all-time rushing TD list another example of Titans' ineptitude

Derrick Henry just added another NFL record to his resume

Two-minute drill: Lions-Bills showdown kicks off Week 2, historic Week 1 scoring and more

The 'Most NFL rushing-TDs' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / EssentiallySports / September 16

Cowboys Legend Emmitt Smith Denies $2.5M Fraud Allegations Following Civil Lawsuit

Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith faces a civil lawsuit in Delaware, where Kituwah LLC is seeking $2.5 million. The suit also names his business partner, CEO David Mosley, and their companies, 4 13 Solutions Inc.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / September 16

Cowboys Legend Emmitt Smith to Be Inducted Into Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame

Before Emmitt Smith became the legend he is down south in Dallas, Texas, the iconic running back was a star in Florida. As a Florida Gator, Smith was part of former head coach Galen Hall’s run at the Swamp, where the Gators used to clash with arch-rival Georgia Bulldogs.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 13

Ravens' Derrick Henry moves up multiple all-time lists in win over Colts

Showing no signs of slowing down at 32, Derrick Henry put on one of his signature monster performances as the Baltimore Ravens opened the season by dominating the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon.

Ravens ride Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers to 41-23 win at Indy

Ravens RB Derrick Henry moving up on NFL's all-time rushing TD list another example of Titans' ineptitude

NFL Week 1 winners, losers: T.J. Watt dominates; huge day for star RBs

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Cowboys.news / September 3

Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith accused of diverting $2.5 million in lawsuit over Texas solar project

Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith is facing a $2.5 million lawsuit stemming from an investment involving a Texas solar energy project, with a Native American economic development group accusing Smith and his business associates of misusing loan funds.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 2

Emmitt Smith accused of cheating solar investor out of $2.5M

Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith has been accused of cheating an investor in a Texas solar energy project out of $2.5 million. A lawsuit

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Baltimore Ravens News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 2

There’s no way Derrick Henry could break Emmitt Smith’s rushing record, right?

The Baltimore Ravens look ready for the 2026 season. Baltimore’s final 53-man roster looks talented on both sides of the ball ahead of Jesse Minter’s first season as head coach.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / The Spun / September 1

NFL Legend Emmitt Smith Accused Of 'Conning' Investor Out Of $2.5 Million

Former Dallas Cowboys star and three-time Super Bowl champion Emmitt Smith has been accused of scamming a Native American investor out of $2.5 million.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / September 1

'I Didn’t Get a Fair Shot': Ex-WR Accuses Cowboys of Putting Big Names Ahead of Talent After Emmitt Smith’s Revelation

By now, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that the NFL world has been divided ever since the Cleveland Browns named Deshaun Watson their starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders.

NFL News / TWSN / August 7

On This Day in Sports- August 7: Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith Headline Legendary NFL Hall of Fame Class

On August 7, 2010, seven of the newest NFL players were enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Two of the top players that ended up being inducted as part of this class were Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Kansas City Chiefs on SI / July 28

'A Dream Come True': EJ Smith's Path to Build His Own Legacy in Kansas City

This offseason, the Kansas City Chiefs signed running back Emmitt Smith. No, not the Hall of Fame star runner of the 1990s Dallas Cowboys—that's Emmett James Smith III.

Dallas Cowboys News / DallasCowboysCommunity / July 24

'I want love again': Emmitt Smith’s ex-wife makes emotional admission after painful divorce

Former Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith is known as an NFL legend, widely regarded as one of the greatest in NFL history. But in 2020, he was in the limelight for a much different reason: his divorce from the 1993 Miss USA runner-up, Patricia Southall.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / July 6

Cowboys Legend Emmitt Smith Does ALS Ice Bucket Challenge to Support Chris Johnson

Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge on Monday to show support for Tennessee Titans great and fellow former running back, Chris Johnson, who is stricken with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).

Dallas Cowboys News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 5

How former Cowboys’ Emmitt Smith called legendary shot at Rose Bowl in high school

Player legend Emmitt Smith, a former star of the Dallas Cowboys, is feeling very optimistic about the team’s unusually quiet offseason in 2026. After years

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 10

Emmitt Smith warns Cowboys of potentially dangerous Micah Parsons trade fail

In years past, the Dallas Cowboys have been hesitant to pay their superstar players. The team waited until the last second to give CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott contract extensions, and they opted against re-signing Micah Parsons altogether.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / May 22

Emmitt Smith has bad feeling about Ashton Jeanty on the Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders went against the recent trend of not taking running backs with high draft picks. They used the No. 6 selection to get Boise State star Ashton Jeanty in 2025, following one of the most impressive seasons in college football history.

Raiders' Klint Kubiak has a plan for Ashton Jeanty

Klint Kubiak sends message to Kirk Cousins as Fernando Mendoza learns Raiders offense

Raiders 'counting on' this Maxx Crosby development after trade saga

Teams interested in trading for Raiders' Maxx Crosby get bad news

The 'NFL all-time rushing leaders' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / May 20

Emmitt Smith reacts to Cowboys' controversial George Pickens decision

Emmitt Smith has strong reaction to Cowboys' controversial George Pickens decision

During a recent chat with Athlon Sports contributor DJ Siddiqi, Smith shared somewhat of a surprising reaction to the team's handling of the Pickens situation.

Cowboys may have an in-house replacement for George Pickens

Giants HC John Harbaugh sends warning to Cowboys ahead of Week 1 showdown

Giants RB Cam Skattebo calls his shot for Week 1 game vs. Cowboys

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NFL all-time rushing leaders' quiz

In NFL history, 32 players have rushed for 10,000 or more yards over the course of their careers. How many of the 32 can you name in five minutes?

Texas A&M Aggies News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / March 25

Cowboys to host Emmitt Smith's son for Dallas Day visit

Emmitt Smith had a legendary career with the Dallas Cowboys. Could his son be next?

George Pickens situation has changed again after Jaxon Smith-Njigba deal

Dallas Cowboys' final trade offer for Maxx Crosby has leaked, and it's massive

NFL Draft intel: Fernando Mendoza-Ty Simpson debate, Jeremiyah Love buzz and Omar Cooper Jr. stock

The 'NFL All-Decade Team of the 1990s' quiz

Cleveland Browns News / Yardbarker / February 7

Hall of Famer rips Browns for treatment of Shedeur Sanders

Hall of Famer rips Browns, Todd Monken for treatment of Shedeur Sanders

During a Thursday appearance on the FanDuel TV "Up & Adams" program, the Hall of Famer ripped Monken and the Browns for how Sanders seemingly is being treated this offseason.

Justin Jefferson seemingly can't stop taking veiled shots at J.J. McCarthy

Kirk Cousins sends message to Falcons, other teams for 2026 season

Falcons' Matt Ryan addresses Michael Penix Jr.'s future after emotional post

Chargers QB Justin Herbert's lone MVP voter explains his choice

Steelers have a clear stance on trading T.J. Watt and other defensive stars