American football

After teen dies of mysterious head injuries, doctors asking questions about football

Arts, Culture & Media

Ridge Barden, a 16-year-old, died during a football game recently from what looks like routine play. Doctors think he may have suffered from something called second impact syndrome.

The World

BCS Championship: Auburn Tigers beat Oregon Ducks, NBA: Carmelo Anthony dreams of change

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The World

All eyes on New York Jets’ Darrell Revis

Sports

The NFL is moving the ball, but hasn’t yet scored, in China

Sports

NFL accused of putting business before safety

Arts, Culture & Media

Penn State fires Joe Paterno, Graham Spanier in wake of Sandusky scandal

Arts, Culture & Media

Football coach Joe Paterno and University President Graham Spanier have been terminated by Penn State University in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky sexual assault scandal.

At Penn State, signs point to Paterno being ousted in wake of Sandusky scandal

Arts, Culture & Media

Joe Paterno may be on his way out as Penn State University’s football coach, as more details emerge about just what happened, and when, in the events that led up to former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky being charged with sexual assault.

Jerry Sandusky, former Penn State football assistant, faces sexual abuse charges

Global Politics

Over the weekend, allegations surfaced of sexual abuse of young boys by Jerry Sandusky, the defensive coordinator at Penn State University under legendary coach Joe Paterno. Two other university officials face charged for concealing the allegations.

Renewed Call to Change Redskins Mascot Raises Questions About Global Brands

A call for the NFL’s Washington Redskins to change their name is picking up steam again in Washington, with the announcement last month that 10 members of Congress spoke out against the franchise’s mascot. In a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodel, the lawmakers deemed the team’s name and its mascot a “racial, derogatory slur.” […]

Notre Dame Football Player Reportedly a Victim of an Elaborate Hoax

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The football star playing at a college legend needs an image in a championship season where every move is under a microscope. To make it, you need to be good, but also to be loved. Such is the story for Notre Dame star linebacker, Manti Te’o. We learned during the football season that he was […]