The Minnesota Twins could join the ignominious list of postseason teams with losing records. But that’s nothing compared to what’s happening in the U.S.F.L.
Category: Football
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Luke Kuechly Walked Away From the NFL at His Peak. He Still
Luke Kuechly retired from the N.F.L. while at his peak and has worked to raise awareness of brain trauma. The former linebacker discussed his love for football and what he tells parents of the 12-year-olds he coaches.
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Bob Brown, Intimidator on N.F.L. Offensive Lines, Dies at 81
As an offensive tackle for three teams in a Hall of Fame career, he said he prided himself on being the “beater” and not the “beatee.”
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Collective Force of Head Hits Increases Odds of CTE, Study Says
The largest study of chronic traumatic encephalopathy to date found that the cumulative force of head hits absorbed by players in their careers is the best predictor of future brain disease.
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Homer Jones Dies at 82; Wide Receiver Specialized in Bombs and Spikes
For a few years with the Giants, he was among the most feared pass catchers in the N.F.L. — and the acknowledged inventor of an end-zone celebration.
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Jim Turner, Who Kicked the Jets Into Super Bowl History, Dies at 82
He was a reliable pro-football place-kicker for 16 years and had a moment of glory in the 1969 championship game.
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Damar Hamlin’s Return to Football Looks Almost Normal
The Bills safety participated in drills during the team’s off-season workouts for a second consecutive week and even caught a pass. It was a mundane scene in his surprising return to football.
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Jim Brown Should Be Seen Fully, Flaws and All
Brown, who died on Thursday, demanded that people see more to him than strong athletic performances. In the 1960s, that was unusual for athletes.
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Jim Brown Set Records With the Cleveland Browns Then Left on Top
In the fraternity of N.F.L. standouts, Brown was revered for his dominance on the field and for his willingness to walk away on his own terms.
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Jim Brown, Football Great and Civil Rights Champion, Dies at 87
After a Hall of Fame career in the N.F.L., he pursued social activism and Hollywood stardom, but his image was stained by accusations of abuse toward women.
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An N.F.L. Doctor Wants to Know Why Some Players Get C.T.E. and Others Don’t
The newly opened National Sports Brain Bank plans to study head trauma specific to athletes. Jerome Bettis has already pledged to donate his brain.
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Matthew Barney, Back in the Game
In his new video installation, the artist known for maximalist works like “The Cremaster Cycle” returns to the football fields of his childhood.