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The football that little kids play might soon look different

by Andy Uhler
Feb 6, 2017
Your kids might not be playing the game the safest way.
Youth participation in football has been declining for at least a decade.
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5 economic takeaways about the Chargers’ move to Los Angeles

by Andy Uhler
Jan 13, 2017
It’s the nation’s second-largest media market. What does that mean for the former San Diego team?
San Diego Chargers fans look on during the second half of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Qualcomm Stadium on January 1, 2017 in San Diego, California. 
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Clemson University won, but was prepared for the worst

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 10, 2017
An insurance policy allowed them to save more than $1 million after the championship victory, to make sure coaches received their bonuses.
Deshaun Watson of the Clemson Tigers celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game 35-31 at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida.   
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Players skipping bowl games reignites debate about college athlete compensation

by Andy Uhler
Jan 2, 2017
By sitting out bowl games, some players seek to protect their NFL value
Christian McCaffrey #5 of the Stanford Cardinal in action against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium on November 19, 2016 in Berkeley, California. 
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Some big players in the Super Bowl ad lineup bow out of the game

by Jed Kim
Dec 15, 2016
Frito-Lay is sitting out for the first time in a decade.
Brandon McManus of the Denver Broncos attempts a field goal during Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California February 7, 2016.   
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How the Detroit Lions helped the NFL own Thanksgiving

by Andy Uhler
Nov 24, 2016
Pro football wasn't always an all-day affair on Thanksgiving.
Nevin Lawson of the Detroit Lions leaves the field after the Lions kicked a game winning field goal to defeat the Minnesota Vikings 16- 3 at Ford Field on November 24, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan.
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After election stress, movie-going and NFL ratings are up

by Dan Gorenstein
Nov 14, 2016
Now that the bruising campaign cycle is over, people are ready for an escape.
Viewership was up for the New England Patriots game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night.
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Wings chains hit by NFL ratings slump

by Adam Allington
Oct 31, 2016
Wings and football games - a national American pastime
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Will NFL fans watch football on Twitter?

by Jed Kim
Sep 14, 2016
Fans may not watch on a tiny screen. For both Twitter and the NFL, it's an experiment.
Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams rushes against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi's Stadium on Monday in Santa Clara, California.
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Rams' move back to LA is all about location

by Adam Allington
Sep 12, 2016
In leaving St. Louis for Southern California, the team has doubled its valuation.
Rohan Gaines of the Los Angeles Rams carries the ball during a game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 1 in Minneapolis.
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