The Nittany Lions’ legendary leader has won more games than any other Division I coach. But his failure to stop a subordinate’s abuse of young boys has forced his resignation and irreparably clouded his legacy
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Should Joe Paterno Survive Penn State’s Child Sex Abuse Scandal?
Football head coach Paterno, of all people, was never supposed to go out like this
‘Just Win, Baby!’: The Legacy of Al Davis, 1929-2011
Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis, who died at his home on Saturday morning at 82, was never beloved outside of Raider nation.
ESPN and Hank Williams Jr. Part Ways: Why a Rowdy-Free Broadcast Is the Right Move
“Are You Ready For Some Football?” is no more.
Dallas’ Disaster and Aaron’s Athletics: Three Lessons Learned From NFL Week Four
TIME’s Sean Gregory breaks down the lessons from football’s fourth week.
The Agony and the (Rare) Ecstasy of the Philadelphia Sports Fan
They’re passionate and, yes, sometimes brutal. And as the Phillies start their postseason run, the Eagles’ struggles leave fans in the City of Brotherly Love less than satisfied
Problems in Philly, Surprise 3-0 Teams: Three Lessons Learned From NFL Week Three
TIME’s Sean Gregory breaks down the lessons from football’s third week.
TIME Outtakes: Philadelphia Eagles Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha
He’s one of the top pass defenders in the NFL. He’s also one of top philanthropists in sports. Here’s what didn’t make it into this week’s magazine.
Is The NFL A Bunch Of Fakes?
We always thought flopping was a problem in futbol.
Bet on Brady and Buffalo: Three Lessons Learned From NFL Week Two
TIME’s Sean Gregory breaks down the lessons from football’s second week.
Is This the Year the New England Patriots Get Fun?
For years, they were dull football blue bloods. Now the Pats are showing signs of lightening up. Why that’s good for the game
Missing Manning, Celebrating Cam: Three Lessons Learned From NFL Week One
TIME’s Sean Gregory breaks down the lessons from football’s first week.
NFL Kickoff: What The World Was Like Without Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning will not be playing quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Say it again: Peyton Manning will not be playing quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Weird, right?