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On YouTubeDid the Packers miss Barry Sanders’ pre-draft workout in 1989? 
Cliff Christl writes about the circumstances of a crazy Packers rumor from the late 1980s. There’s no debate: the Packers bungled the 1989 NFL Draft. Four players picked in the top five that year went on to Hall of Fame careers.
NFL News / The 33rd Team / February 17
Ranking The Biggest Combine Risers In NFL History
The NFL Scouting Combine is where the majority of offseason transactions begin. Not only are evaluators and coaches closely watching on-field drills where the top prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft will compete, but they'll also be planting seeds with representatives of free agents.
College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / January 5
Could UCLA Play Oversees in the Near Future
When Oklahoma State running back Barry Sanders won the Heisman in 1988, he did so from Japan as Sanders' Cowboys were set to play Texas Tech in a conference game inside the Tokyo Dome.
The 'No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft' quiz
How many of the No. 1 overall picks from the NFL Draft since 1966 can you name in six minutes?
College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 6
Legend Barry Sanders Sends Message To Ashton Jeanty Before MWC Championship
Ashton Jeanty and the No. 10 Boise State Broncos will look to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff on Friday night as they face the No. 20 UNLV Rebels in the Mountain West Championship Game.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 5
How Ashton Jeanty Can Break Barry Sanders’ NCAA Rushing Records
Boise State star running back and Heisman Trophy candidate Ashton Jeanty is in the midst of one of the best seasons ever by a collegiate running back. And if things go according to plan for Jeanty’s Broncos, he could have as many as four more games to keep climbing up the NCAA’s single-season leaderboards in multiple categories.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / August 19
Shedeur Sanders and six snubs from AP preseason All-American team
The 2024 AP preseason All-American teams were announced on Monday afternoon, and as is the case with any list or collection of talent that is assembled
College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / July 31
Deion Sanders flexes new Nike Air DT Max 96 colorway to start Colorado's fall camp
Deion Sanders started fall camp with a bang in Boulder. The Colorado Buffaloes coach took a moment to promote the new colorway for the Nike Air DT Max 96.
College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / July 10
Mike Gundy says Big 12 'Lucky' to have Coach Prime, but can't escape bad DUI comments
The Colorado Buffaloes will cap off the 2024 season with a highly-anticipated home finale against the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Black Friday, November 29.
College Football News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / June 21
Oklahoma State Legend Barry Sanders Recovering From Heart-Related Health Scare
An Oklahoma State legend is recovering after a recent health scare. On Friday, legendary OSU running back Barry Sanders announced he had a heart-related health event over Father’s Day weekend.
NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / June 21
Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders suffered 'health scare'
The Detroit Lions are coming off their most memorable season in over three decades. Back then, one of the only bright spots of that franchise was legendary RB Barry Sanders.
NFL News / The 33rd Team / June 5
Ranking the Top 10 NFL Rookie RB Seasons of All Time
The NFL is obsessed with quarterbacks now, but the league's history is filled with standout running backs. Past eras brought monstrous performances from stars who carried their team on their back.
Barry Sanders Received the Ultimate Compliment From J.J. Watt
While watching the Detroit Lions’ win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in the wild-card round, former NFL defensive end J.J. Watt showed some love to Detroit’s Aidan Hutchinson.
Lions’ Barry Sanders reacts to Detroit’s historic NFC North title
The Detroit Lions are NFC North champions for the first time in history. The Lions had not previously won their division since the NFC North was established in 2002.
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