In spite of the sordid events roiling Penn State University, it almost felt like a familiar fall Friday afternoon on the State College campus. Penn State students, alums, and locals snapped up Nittany Lion gear at the campus …
Football
The Firing of Joe Paterno: Why the Penn State Unrest Was Senseless
Viewpoint: The student reaction to Paterno’s dismissal did Penn State no favors
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.
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.
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.
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?
Are Terrelle Pryor and the Oakland Raiders the Right Fit?
In the wake of one of the many scandals that have rocked college football this year, Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor decided to go pro rather than return to school.
Cheaters, Beware: NFL To Begin Human Growth Hormone Blood Tests
The new NFL collective bargaining agreement, which was officially ratified by players on Thursday, contains a historic provision.
‘They Need TV Product’: Why American Football Is Coming To India
American football has never really translated overseas. NFL Europe, for example, failed after a 16-year existence.
Randy Moss Retires: A Drama King Who Belongs in the Hall of Fame
Though Randy Moss may be most remembered for his moon, fans shouldn’t forget how he lit up the NFL.
Ochocinco and Haynesworth to New England: Has Bill Belichick Lost His Mind?
Bill Belichick, the dour coach of the New England Patriots who has long preached the importance of character in his players, acquired two of the NFL’s most notorious misfits on Thursday.