Nation Sep 06 7 deaths linked to football raise concerns about sport’s risks for young players By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins
Nation Jan 14 Chiefs and Dolphins play 4th-coldest game in NFL history as deep freeze sweeps the U.S. The Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins played the fourth-coldest game in NFL history on Saturday night, with bitter wind chills that made it feel even colder at kickoff and intrepid fans bundled up in parkas, snow pants and ski goggles. By Dave Skretta, Associated Press
Nation Jan 11 Bill Belichick to end tenure as Patriots coach after 24 seasons, 6 Super Bowl titles Six-time NFL champion Bill Belichick has agreed to part ways as the coach of the New England Patriots, bringing an end to his 24-year tenure as the architect of the most decorated dynasty of the league's Super Bowl era. By Kyle Hightower, Jimmy Golen, Associated Press
Nation Aug 05 Pac-12 faces extinction after losing 5 member schools to Big Ten, Big 12 conferences Dealing a crushing combination to the Pac-12 on Friday, the Big Ten announced Oregon and Washington would be joining the conference next August, and the Big 12 completed its raid of the beleaguered league by adding Arizona, Arizona State and… By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press
Health Jan 03 Watch 9:34 Examining football’s health risks after Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest on the field Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition following his collapse in the Monday Night Football game. His family thanked the medical team that responded and expressed gratitude for the national outpouring of support. Hamlin's cardiac arrest prompted another… By William Brangham, Karina Cuevas, Cai Pigliucci
Oct 28 Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen divorcing after 13 years By Leanne Italie, Fred Goodall, Curt Anderson, Rob Maaddi, Associated Press Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen have announced their divorce. The superstars who respectively reached the pinnacles of fashion and football each posted statements to Instagram on Friday saying they had finalized the end of their 13-year marriage. Continue reading
Oct 10 Ex-Mississippi governor faces new subpoena for records in welfare corruption case By Emily Wang, Associated Press An attorney is trying to force former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant to release text messages or other communications about the state improperly using welfare money on the development of a concussion drug backed by retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre. Continue reading
Oct 09 Watch 5:49 Medical perspectives on the NFL’s concussion protocol The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to update the league's concussion protocol following an investigation into its procedures after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was injured on the field. Dr. Bennet Omalu, the doctor credited with discovering chronic… Continue watching
Oct 09 NFL modifies concussion protocol after review of Tagovailoa injury By Alanis Thames, Associated Press The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to make changes to the league's concussion protocol following a joint investigation into the procedures after Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered what was described as a back injury against the Buffalo Bills last… Continue reading
Feb 02 Watch 11:31 Former Miami Dolphins coach alleges racism in ‘scorched-earth lawsuit’ against the NFL By William Brangham Well over half the players in the National Football League are Black, but you can count on one hand the number of Black head coaches or general managers. That's been a problem for years, though a class-action lawsuit filed in… Continue watching