Oct 18 Watch 6:45 How ‘Football Inc’ missed warning signs around Aaron Hernandez Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez killed himself in prison at age 27, after a stint of criminally violent behavior. Now, the Boston Globe's Spotlight team has investigated the standout's “double lives," including a childhood rife with abuse, extensive… Continue watching
Sep 04 Watch 9:23 What believing in Colin Kaepernick means for Nike Nike just launched a new advertising campaign featuring former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who came to national prominence by protesting police brutality and racial injustice by kneeling during the national anthem before games. Nike’s move has reignited a national debate,… Continue watching
Aug 14 Watch 6:09 Maryland football player’s heatstroke death raises scrutiny of coaching University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair, 19, was hospitalized in May after he had trouble breathing and standing upright during practice. His death two weeks later sent shockwaves through the college football world and raised questions about the coaching… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 6:38 Are new NFL penalties for kneeling purely about the bottom line? NFL owners voted for a new policy on Wednesday that requires any players or team personnel who are on the field to "stand and show respect for the flag and the anthem." The silent protests are meant to call attention… Continue watching
Nov 24 Watch 7:06 Tumultuous year for NFL marked by protests, injuries and a ratings drop By PBS News Hour The NFL has been mired in controversy this season, from player protests over police mistreatment of African Americans and the reaction from President Trump, to continuing concussion concerns and a civil war between two of the league's most powerful people. Continue watching
Nov 23 Watch 2:18 Football fans in Iowa find a way to bring joy to young patients at a nearby hospital By Nsikan Akpan For some families at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, it’s easy to feel disconnected from the world outside. The Kohn family has spent more than 300 days in the children’s ward, while their young son waits for… Continue watching
Sep 29 Column: As ‘America’s sport,’ the NFL cannot escape politics By Mychal Denzel Smith The NFL, by way of embracing all the iconography of America, has also invited the pointed backlash to that iconography. Continue reading
Sep 27 Trump to NFL: Change or business is ‘going to go to hell’ By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump said Wednesday that the NFL is in a "really bad box" over the issue of players kneeling in protest during the national anthem. He said ratings are falling, and the only thing doing well is the NFL pregame show. Continue reading
Sep 24 Trump tweet, NFL response escalate drama of Sunday games By Dave Campbell, Associated Press Several teams joined a chorus of NFL executives criticizing President Trump’s suggestion that they fire players who kneel for the national anthem. Continue reading
Sep 23 NFL commissioner, players’ union angrily denounce Trump By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press The National Football League and its players' union on Saturday angrily denounced President Donald Trump for suggesting that owners fire players who kneel during the national anthem. Continue reading