The former Pittsburgh Steelers running back died days before the 50th anniversary of one of the most memorable plays in N.F.L. history.
Category: Football
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Franco Harris, N.F.L. Hall of Famer Who Caught ‘Immaculate Reception,’ Dies at 72
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Their Playoff Hopes Gone, N.F.L. Teams Scramble to Salvage the Season
The New York Times – Sports:Teams with little or no hope of making the postseason are auditioning new quarterbacks, remaking their cultures or simply dreaming of that No. 1 overall pick.
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YouTube in Advanced Talks for N.F.L. Sunday Ticket
The New York Times – Sports:Tech’s biggest companies — Apple, Amazon and YouTube’s owner, Google — have been pursuing the rights to the football package.
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‘Born for the Storm’: How Jalen Hurts Learned to Be Unflappable
The New York Times – Sports:His father coached Jalen Hurts to lead, but two games at Alabama — a bruising benching and a comeback — gave him the fight that has been key to his M.V.P. candidacy with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Will This Device Protect Athletes’ Brains, or Only Make Them Think It Does?
The New York Times – Sports:More and more pro and college athletes are trying on the Q-Collar as they search for something, anything, that might keep their brains safe. But does it work?
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What We Learned From Week 15 in the N.F.L.
The New York Times – Sports:Kansas City and the Cowboys were pushed to overtime in surprise finales, but the Lions’ continued playoff push may be the most shocking N.F.L. result.
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Bills Clinch Playoff Berth in Snowy Thriller Against Dolphins
The New York Times – Sports:The fans were throwing snowballs, while the quarterbacks were trading touchdowns.
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Vikings Beat Colts for Biggest Comeback in NFL History
The New York Times – Sports:The Vikings were down by 33 points to Indianapolis, but they scored five touchdowns in the second half to force overtime.
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NFL Week 15 Tripleheader: How to Watch Saturday’s Games
The New York Times – Sports:The Week 15 lineup features a rare Saturday lineup of three games topped by a prime-time matchup between the Miami Dolphins and the Buffalo Bills.
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Two Backup Quarterbacks and the Relentless N.F.L. Narrative Machine
The New York Times – Sports:With so many players and a limited, high-stakes schedule, the N.F.L. is one of the best leagues at producing compelling story lines. Like those of Brock Purdy and Geno Smith.
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Tom Coughlin Looks Back at Giants’ Super Bowl Win
The New York Times – Sports:Tom Coughlin, the former Giants coach, looks back on his first Super Bowl victory and his time serving as primary caregiver to his wife, Judy.
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N.F.L. Week 15 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
The New York Times – Sports:The Dolphins’ and Bills’ prolific receivers may be iced in a freezing night game on Saturday before the Giants and Commanders meet in a battle to avoid the N.F.C. East’s cellar.