National Football League

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.

By Joe Drape

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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.

By Ken Belson

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Chiefs Might Win Third Title in a Row but They Can’t Own the Phrase ‘Three-Peat’

As sports catchphrases start to stick, savvy coaches and athletes are moving to protect them with federal trademarks. “Three-Peat” is just one of many.

By Adeel Hassan

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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.

By Ken Belson