Feb 03 Trump says he wouldn't steer son Barron toward football By Associated Press President Donald Trump says he wouldn’t steer son Barron toward football, saying it’s “a dangerous sport,” but also wouldn’t stand in the way if the soccer-playing 12-year-old wanted to put on pads. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 8:44 Why former NFL tight end Martellus Bennett now creates children's books By Paul Solman Super Bowl LIII is just days away. For some players, it will be the pinnacle of their professional football careers. But after the glory and glamour of the NFL spotlight are past, these former athletes face a major challenge: What… Continue watching
Sep 10 Watch 7:43 Concussions, Trump, and the NFL's biggest dangers to tackle By some measures, the NFL is in great shape. But the sport is also wrestling with the long-term health threats for players, as well as attacks by President Trump over high-profile political protests. To write his new book "The Big… 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
Sep 04 As face of Nike's new ad campaign, Colin Kaepernick draws debate and backlash By Rob Maaddi, Associated Press Kaepernick's attorney Mark Geragos announced the endorsement deal on Twitter, calling Kaepernick an "All American Icon."… Continue reading
Aug 10 NFL players protest during national anthem, drawing criticism from Trump By Associated Press Trump contended most players "are unable to define" what they're demonstrating against." Instead, he said, players should "Be happy, be cool!"… Continue reading
Jul 30 NFL concussion claims reach more than $500 million By Associated Press The settlement, which took effect January 2017, resolved thousands of lawsuits that accused the NFL of hiding what it knew about the risks of repeated concussions. It covers retired players who develop Lou Gehrig's disease, dementia or other neurological problems… Continue reading
Jul 22 AP analysis: Few good options for NFL owners on player protests By Jimmy Golen, Associated Press The controversy over NFL players protesting during the national anthem isn’t going away, despite — or perhaps because of — team owners’ efforts to stop players from using the forum to speak out on political causes. Continue reading
Jun 05 Watch 7:28 The NFL thought it had a protest compromise. Then Trump restarted a culture war By Amna Nawaz President Trump disinvited the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles from a White House visit after many players decided not to go. The president’s move again stokes a bitter cultural battle over the national anthem and the right of NFL players… Continue watching
Jun 05 Dwight Clark, 49er great who made 'The Catch,' dies at 61 By Josh Dubow, Associated Press Clark, the author of one play simply known as "The Catch," died Monday just more than one year after revealing he had ALS. He was 61. Continue reading