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A football fantasy: Ranking the NFL with economics
by
Jolie Myers
Sep 3, 2013
As the pro football season kicks off, the Marketplace Wealth & Poverty Desk is looking beyond passing yards and fumbles. Our W&P power rankings put the NFL team with the highest median income on top.
NFL will pay $765M to settle head injury lawsuits
Aug 30, 2013
Former players and their families will receive a massive payout, but the NFL has admitted no wrongdoing.
Concussion-related settlement reached by NFL
by
Kai Ryssdal
Aug 29, 2013
The National Football League has agreed to pay $765 million to settle a lawsuit with over 4,000 former players over head injuries.
A quarter century of 'Madden NFL'
by
Molly Wood
Aug 28, 2013
What's behind the popularity of one of history's most successful video game franchises?
The Madden Curse lives on: Video game turns 25
by
Chau Tu
Aug 27, 2013
The popular football video game turns a quarter-century old; but is the Madden Curse still intact?
Time Warner customers: Are you ready for no football?
Aug 26, 2013
The scheduled start of the NFL football season on Sept. 5 is putting pressure on Time Warner Cable and CBS to negotiate a deal giving cable customers access to the network's programs.
In report on NFL injuries, ESPN opts for the sidelines
by
Kai Ryssdal
Aug 23, 2013
ESPN has pulled out of an investigative project about head injuries in the National Football League. The league denies pressuring ESPN in any way.
For public good, not for profit.
Why hummus is looking for some sports fans
Aug 14, 2013
One brand of hummus is hoping to appeal to more male consumers across the U.S.
CBS blackout? 4 tips and tricks to get your fix
Aug 5, 2013
Some savvy Time Warner Cable customers have schemed out ways to watch CBS and Showtime during the cable dispute. What are they?
Aaron Hernandez case could change NFL offseason
Jul 24, 2013
The NBA instituted some strict and professional guidelines after the news media spotlighted misdeeds by basketball players. Will the NFL do the same?