Stories Tagged as
Football
Fantasy sports get the seal of approval in New York
Aug 4, 2016
Companies like FanDuel and DraftKings are hoping the legislation will guide the rest of the nation.
"Last Chance U" saves footballers with no other options
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jul 28, 2016
A new Netflix series profiles a program where struggling athletes dream of going pro
UnAmerican Football
Jun 16, 2016
They said it couldn't be done: Soccer makes it in America. Actuality can't turn on the TV without seeing a soccer game — what gives? We talk with U.S. players Crystal Dunn and Matt Besler to figure out how global football became a media cash cow in America.
Could soccer moms kill football?
May 13, 2016
Fewer people are playing the sport. How does that affect the NFL?
NFL draft has become a spectacle in itself
by
Nova Safo
Apr 28, 2016
Once confined to back-room negotiations, the draft is now a public media event.
Concussion fears spur demand for pricier helmets
Apr 13, 2016
As football faces concussion worries, helmet makers respond with safety features
A short history of the post-Super Bowl TV show
by
Tony Wagner
Feb 5, 2016
It's a plum time slot, but not a guaranteed ratings success.
For public good, not for profit.
St. Louis weighs pros and cons of NFL stadium funding
Dec 2, 2015
The $1 billion stadium has enthusiastic supporters, and some who think it's irresponsible.
Urban Meyer on coaching football ... and life
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Tommy Andres
Oct 28, 2015
The elite college coach wants you to apply his locker room lessons off the field.
Shoulder pad sensors will mean next-generation stats
Sep 10, 2015
The idea is to use data to make the game more dynamic for fans.