

Ken Belson
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NFL Faces New Injury Crisis With Hamlin’s Collapse
Pro football has never been more popular, or lucrative, but the collapse of Damar Hamlin during a prime-time game was a reminder of the sport’s...

Vikings Beat Colts for Biggest Comeback in NFL History
The Vikings were down by 33 points to Indianapolis, but they scored five touchdowns in the second half to force overtime.

NFL Week 15 Tripleheader: How to Watch Saturday’s Games
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.

N.F.L. Owner by Day, Rock ’n’ Roller by Night
While other N.F.L. owners sail on their yachts far from prying eyes, Jim Irsay roams the country showing his museum-quality memorabilia and jamming with rock...

Similar Teams With Similar Records, Giants and Commanders Play to a Tie
The result left the Giants at 7-4-1 and the Commanders at 7-5-1, further complicating the teams’ stretch run in a competitive N.F.C. East.

A Test for C.T.E. in the Living May Be Closer Than Ever
A 2019 scientific breakthrough and recent studies have given leading researchers optimism that C.T.E. could soon be detected in blood samples or via brain scans.

Vikings Beat the Bills With ‘Unreal’ Overtime Catch
With help from a one-handed, acrobatic catch from Justin Jefferson and Josh Allen’s late-game miscues, the Vikings came back to beat the Bills in overtime.

As Top Scientists Say Concussions Can Cause C.T.E., These Sports Doctors Dig In
As another major medical institution acknowledged the link between concussions and C.T.E., a group of scientists who guide many of sports’ top governing organizations dismissed...

Marcel Hug and Susannah Scaroni Win the NYC Marathon Wheelchair Races
Both Hug and Scaroni set course records and were never challenged throughout their races.

A Former W.W.E. Wrestler Taps in Against Concussion Deniers
Using a confrontational style honed in the ring, Dr. Christopher Nowinski challenges the N.F.L. and other leagues to acknowledge the link between concussions and chronic...