Ken Belson
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How the N.F.L. Used Supercomputers to Solve Its TV Schedule Problems
The N.F.L. leaned into optimizing its 2023 schedule for TV (and streaming), turning to high-powered computers rather than football tradition to create matchups.
This Jazz Artist Makes Football Hall of Fame Speeches Sing
When the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s inductees began to ramble, executives turned to Jezra Kaye to help them rein it in.
NFL Approves $6 Billion Deal for Washington Commanders
Josh Harris will buy the Washington franchise for a record $6.05 billion from Snyder, who faced sexual harassment allegations, decades of losing and public pressure...
NFLPA Selects New Executive Director to Replace DeMaurice Smith
Lloyd Howell was elected to replace DeMaurice Smith, the union’s executive director since 2009.
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...
Vegas Golden Knights Beat Florida Panthers To Win Stanley Cup
The Golden Knights beat the Panthers, 9-3, on Tuesday to win the N.H.L. championship, four games to one.
South Florida’s Heat and Panthers Chase N.B.A. And N.H.L. Titles
It is rare for teams from one market to play in the Stanley Cup and N.B.A. Finals in the same year, and a first for...
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.
Dan Snyder to Proceed With Sale of Washington Commanders to Josh Harris
The embattled N.F.L. owner had reached a $6 billion deal in April with a group led by Harris but continued to seek higher bids. The franchise’s...
Joe Kapp’s Lawsuit Paved the Way for N.F.L. Free Agency
The Vikings and Patriots quarterback successfully challenged pro football’s standard contracts in the 1970s, setting a legal precedent that the players’ union used to win...