Category: Football

Bill Belichick’s Girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, Shuts Down Question About Their Relationship

The legendary football coach has never shared much with the news media, but on Sunday it was Jordon Hudson who shut down a line of questioning.
How Colleges Are Turning Athletes Into Influencers

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for its sports programs, but now it has something else to offer its athletes: an opportunity to become an influencer. Sapna Maheshwari, a business reporter who covers social media for The New York Times, returned to her alma mater to learn more.
NFL Draft Fashion: Ashton Jeanty and Travis Hunter Stand Out

A new wave of college players enters professional football with branding deals in place and fashion on their minds.
To Create Opportunities for Other Women, Odessa Jenkins Formed Her Own League

To create opportunities for others who shared her goal, Odessa Jenkins started her own professional full-contact league for women players.
As Salaries Boom, It’s a Good Time to Be an NFL Coach

Pay packages, even for first-time coaches, have risen sharply since the 1990s as teams seek those who can turn their franchises into perennial Super Bowl contenders.
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: The Peak of All Rap Battles?

The first rapper to headline the N.F.L.’s biggest stage solo made his Drake diss “Not Like Us” the centerpiece of his set at the expense of a larger statement.
Trump, Expected to Attend Super Bowl, Has Had a Fraught Relationship With the NFL

The president’s expected attendance at Sunday’s Super Bowl highlights how his connection to the league has veered from aspirational to openly antagonistic.
How Going to Commercial During the Super Bowl Works

TV advertising is the lifeblood of the league, but knowing when to pause the games is a task undertaken by N.F.L. executives, network producers and on-field officials.
The Super Bowl Ads, Ranked

Here is our critic’s evolving survey of this year’s Super Bowl commercials, from best to worst.
The Super Bowl Finally Embraced Rap. Is There Also Room for Country?

Since Roc Nation’s partnership with the N.F.L., hip-hop stars like Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar have been center stage at halftime.
Buffalo Bills Fans Have It Tough, Especially in Antarctica

Research scientists in remote locations need to get creative in order to follow their favorite teams, even when they don’t like the outcomes.
Dynamic Black Marching Bands Are Super Bowl Stalwarts

H.B.C.U. bands have been part of the festivities since the first halftime show. This year, Southern University’s “Human Jukebox” will perform before the national anthem.