Super Bowl: A Dramatic Injury Wasn’t Enough to Keep One Eagles Fan Away
Michael Gordon, of South Philadelphia, put off surgery to repair his fractured foot so he could fly to Arizona to watch the Eagles play in the Super Bowl.
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Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts Represent Progress and Lost Opportunity for Black Quarterbacks
Black quarterbacks will lead both teams in Sunday’s Super Bowl. But for much of pro football history, Black players were steered away from the position because of racist assumptions.
A Skeptic in Football Paradise
The festivities leading up to the Super Bowl are full of fun and feel-good stories. But they obscure the harsh reality of the N.F.L.’s dangerous game.
Can the N.F.L.’s Rules for Team Ownership Survive its Skyrocketing Valuations?
Other sports leagues have changed their rules to allow private equity firms to invest. But so far, the N.F.L. has resisted.