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A left tackle can make $4M in college football, not the NFL. Is this pay for play?

Left tackle Dan Moore of the Tennessee Titans can list all the sponsorship deals he has done as a pro on one hand: A few meet and greet opportunities when he was with the Steelers, a grill…

  • College football players earn $4M through NIL deals, not NFL salaries.
  • Dan Moore Jr. secured high-profile sponsorships, but million-dollar deals are rare.
  • NFL offensive linemen, like Mike McGlinchey, lack sponsorship deals.

ESPN Makes Major Pat McAfee Announcement Ahead of NFL Season

ESPN continues to further push Pat McAfee as the face of its network, and now you'll see a lot more of him during the NFL season.

  • Pat McAfee set to earn $60-65 million annually for 2026 NFL season.
  • ESPN expands Monday Night Countdown to two hours, premiering on NFL Network.
  • McAfee joins Kelce, Spears, and Jason McCourty in daily NFL coverage.

Mérida Now Has Michelin Stars: What the Guide Actually Gave

Yucatán entered the Michelin Guide for the first time this year. Two Mérida restaurants took stars, and three took something else entirely.

  • Mérida, Yucatán's capital, gets two Michelin stars with Huniik and La Barra de Huniik
  • Yucatán joins Michelin Guide for first time in 2026, now has three starred restaurants
  • Taquería Kisín in Mérida receives Bib Gourmand for outstanding value

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