Oct 09 Watch 8:24 ‘The Boys of Riverside’ chronicles school for the deaf’s rise to state football champions By Stephanie Sy, Lena I. Jackson In 2021, the football team at the California School for the Deaf made it to the state championship but suffered a disappointing loss. In 2022 and 2023, they made it back and won. A new book chronicles that run and… Continue watching
Sep 24 WATCH: NFL star Brett Favre reveals he has Parkinson’s during House hearing on welfare fraud By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The former football star told the committee that he lost his investment in the company “that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others.”… Continue reading
Mar 26 NFL owners approve revamp of kickoff rules inspired by XFL By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press For a standard kickoff, the ball would be kicked from the 35-yard line with the 10 kick coverage players lined up at the opposing 40, with five on each side of the field. Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch 5:46 Why communities of color are embracing youth tackle football despite safety concerns By Jenna Bloom, Sapna Bansil Football's troubles with concussions and injuries have been well chronicled. That's started to change feelings about tackle football for kids. But in some communities of color, the commitment and belief in youth football remains strong. Sapna Bansil reports from Lexington,… Continue watching
Feb 12 Kansas City Chiefs beat San Francisco 49ers at Super Bowl in overtime By Noah Trister, Associated Press This Super Bowl will likely go down as one of the most memorable. Continue reading
Jan 14 Chiefs and Dolphins play 4th-coldest game in NFL history as deep freeze sweeps the U.S. By Dave Skretta, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jan 11 Bill Belichick to end tenure as Patriots coach after 24 seasons, 6 Super Bowl titles By Kyle Hightower, Jimmy Golen, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jan 08 Commanders fire coach Ron Rivera as new ownership begins making changes By Stephen Whyno, Associated Press General manager Martin Mayhew and a majority of the front office and coaching staff are also expected to depart as new ownership begins sweeping changes to put its stamp on the organization. Continue reading
Nov 11 Michigan plays Penn State without coach Harbaugh after no ruling to lift Big 10’s ban By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press No. 2 Michigan was without coach Jim Harbaugh on Saturday against No. 9 Penn State after a judge did not issue a ruling on the school’s attempt to at least temporarily lift the Big Ten’s penalty against the Wolverines for… Continue reading
Oct 05 Dick Butkus, ferocious Chicago Bears linebacker and Hall of Famer, dies at 80 By Andrew Seligman, Associated Press Fearsome Chicago Bears middle linebacker Dick Butkus, a Hall of Famer whose bone-rattling tackles made him one of the most intimidating players in NFL history, has died at 80, the team announced on Thursday. Continue reading