The NFL’s players and owners aren’t sitting around the campfire, roasting marshmallows, doing the Hokey Pokey.
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Ray Lewis: NFL Lockout Could Cause Crime Spike
Ray Lewis, the manically intense middle linebacker from the Baltimore Ravens, will go down as one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history. But he might want to stay away from sociology.
Antitrust Allegations: Can the Feds Crush the BCS?
The Bowl Championship Series (BCS), that college football oligarchy that stands in the way of a long-desired college football playoff, is facing its biggest threat: the Department of Justice.
The Death of Dave Duerson: More Evidence of Concussion Dangers in Football
On Monday, Boston University’s Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy announced that Dave Duerson, the former star NFL defensive back who committed suicide on February 17, was suffering from a moderately advanced case …
Sore Losers and Steve Carell: Why The NFL Draft Will Be Deflating
ESPN can broadcast as many uncomfortable episodes of “Jon Gruden’s QB Camp” that it wants (why any agent would permit a prospect to subject himself to nationally-televised awkward conversations with an ex-NFL coach is beyond me).
NFL Labor: A Federal Judge Lifts the Lockout
A front-runner has emerged for 2011 NFL MVP honors, and her name is Susan Nelson.
Put the Stats Geeks in the Game!
Sports teams are using more analytics then ever to value players, assess trades and make roster decisions. But why couldn’t the number crunchers move from the front office to the front lines, as in-game coaches and advisers?
NFL Labor Crisis: Why the Fans Should Boo the Owners
NFL owners aren’t taking the players’ request for financial transparency seriously. But by decertifying the union, the players have showed they mean business
Brandon Davies: Is BYU’s Premarital Sex Controversy Good For College Sports?
In suspending a key basketball player for having premarital sex, Brigham Young University might have shattered a dream season. Here’s why fans of the game should cheer
The NFL Unfolds a Standardized Concussion Test. Took Them Long Enough
Concussion detection is crucial, but could have been tackled long ago.
Dave Duerson: Football’s First Martyr Can’t Die in Vain
We will never know if Dave Duerson took his own life to save other football players. But his last message proves they were at least on his mind
Behind the Super Bowl Spin: The Depressing, Dangerous Stories of Seatgate
A portion of the NFL’s response to the Super Bowl ticketing controversy could be considered generous. But was some of it disingenuous? And is the NFL as committed to safety as it says?
Super Bowl Ticket Scandal: Are Fans Planning A Suit?
Matthew Rush, 40, is a die-hard Steelers fan who spent over $4,000 to attend this year’s Super Bowl. That’s an awfully pricey trip to the sports bar, so he may sue the NFL.