NFL finally calls time on beleaguered Pro Bowl after years of format changes

NFL Puts an End to Struggling Pro Bowl After Years of Format Changes The NFL is discontinuing the Pro Bowl Games after multiple format changes, starting with the 2026 season. While 88 Pro Bowlers will still be selected, there will no longer be an AFC-NFC game or various competitions. Instead, selected players will be honored … Read more

NFL axes Pro Bowl game, alternates for 2026 and beyond

NFL Discontinues Pro Bowl Game and Alternates Starting in 2026 The NFL will officially discontinue the annual Pro Bowl game starting with the 2026 season, though players will still be recognized as Pro Bowlers without a game attached. Originating as the NFL All-Star Game in 1939, the Pro Bowl has struggled with declining competitiveness and … Read more

SEC Bans Athletes From Returning To College After Signing Pro Contracts

SEC Prohibits Athletes from Returning to College Post-Pro Contract Signings The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has implemented a ban on athletes with professional experience returning to college sports, mirroring a Big Ten policy. The SEC’s statement prohibits member schools from fielding athletes who declared for professional drafts without proper withdrawal or signed pro contracts. Commissioner Greg … Read more