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Reading Between the Lines of the Bountygate Ruling
Former commissioner Paul Tagliabue confirmed that Saints players participated in a bounty program. But he questions, and overturns, the disciplinary decisions of his former lieutenant, Roger Goodell
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The College Football Top 25 – As Ranked By Academics
The New America Foundation looks at how a team’s academic performance measures up to that of the student body
Rookies Rule in Week 14 of the NFL
Newbies continue to play like seasoned pros as the season gets ever closer to the business end
The NFL Kickoff Debate: Why Teams May Take More Risk Without Them
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?
Inside the mind of the most powerful man in American sports
How a D.C. High School Football Team Beat All Odds
Friendship Collegiate Academy produces stars, on and off the field. Imagine they had a home field
Study Documents How Brain Damage from Concussions Progresses
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
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
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
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
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.
Four Ways to Seem Smart About Football on Thanksgiving
Start talking about J.J. Watt’s leaping, RG3’s homecoming, Rob Gronkowski’s injury and the quarterback woes of the New York Jets, and you’ll be fine.