Football

The NFL Kickoff Debate: Why Teams May Take More Risk Without Them

By Sean GregoryDec. 07, 20120

In a TIME cover story, Roger Goodell talked about eliminating kickoffs. How that move could change the game

Cover Story: How Far Will Roger Goodell Go, To Protect The Game He Loves?

By Sean GregoryDec. 06, 20120

Inside the mind of the most powerful man in American sports

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How a D.C. High School Football Team Beat All Odds

By Jesse HardmanDec. 05, 20120

Friendship Collegiate Academy produces stars, on and off the field. Imagine they had a home field

Study Documents How Brain Damage from Concussions Progresses

By Alice ParkDec. 04, 20120

New insights into how concussions damage the brain could lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatments

Better to Be Luck(y) than Good? Andrew Luck and the Colts Continue to Roll

By Glen LevyDec. 03, 20120

Lucky and Good. Even though Robert Griffin III seems a lock to win rookie of the year, it may well be that the guy making the headlines in the post-season is the only player taken higher in the draft. Andrew Luck led his …

How the Kansas City Chiefs, and the NFL, Are Coping with Tragedy

By Sean GregoryDec. 02, 20120

Jovon Belcher allegedly murdered his girlfriend, before taking his own life in front of his coach and general manager. The tragedy is shaking the NFL.

Examining the 49ers Quarterback Controversy

By Eric DoddsNov. 28, 20120

Alex Smith is losing his starting spot to challenger Colin Kaepernick, and he may never get it back.

Lobo Knows: Meet India’s Star Football — Yes, American Football — Player, Roshan Lobo

By Elliot HannonNov. 28, 20120

India’s fledgling Amercian football league lost some players to government jobs. But Roshan Lobo — who one coach compared to Bo Jackson — wants to keep winning.