He used the money he made playing for the Baltimore Colts to build a fast-food restaurant empire and then bought an N.F.L. expansion franchise.

The Tom Brady era has ended as younger players like Patrick Mahomes make their mark, while injuries, diversity and other issues intensify.

Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts scored four total touchdowns in a performance with only one blemish, but it was a big one: a fumble returned for…

Players have slid and slipped all game, leading television announcers and fans watching at home to wonder whether the field is too slippery.

Prices have been falling, which might have something to do with the teams: Both franchises have been in a Super Bowl lately, so well-heeled fans…

A federal lawsuit said that Commissioner Roger Goodell and other leaders of the league’s disability plan kept players from receiving payouts for injuries sustained while…

Using unconventional tactics, he built powerhouse teams in Washington and Miami and helped mold teams in Kansas City, Atlanta and San Diego, his hometown.

Cincinnati had beaten Kansas City the previous three matchups, all in comebacks. Mahomes made sure it wouldn’t happen again.

Dak Prescott erased playoff demons with five touchdowns, while Brady played one of the worst playoff games of his 23-year career in what may be…

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…