Ezekiel Elliott Suspension Reinstated By Federal Appeals Court
A legal setback for Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys.
Federal Judge Halts Ezekiel Elliott Suspension
Once again, the National Football League sees its disciplinary and appeal process criticized by a Federal Judge.
Oakland Raiders Set To Move To Las Vegas
The Oakland Los Angeles Oakland Raiders are headed to Vegas, baby!
Viewership For Live Televised Events Down Across The Board
Fewer people are watching live television events such as the Super Bowl and Academy Awards.
Super Bowl Viewership Dips Slightly For Second Straight Year
There were 111.3 million people tuned into the Super Bowl on Sunday, slightly lower than last year.
A Super Bowl For The Ages
If you changed the channel after the third quarter, you missed what ended up becoming a game for the ages.
Super Bowl Commercial Prices Hit $5,000,000 For 30 Seconds Of Ad Time
A Super Bowl ad will cost you a cool $5,000,000 for thirty seconds.
Tom Brady Abandons ‘Deflategate’ Appeals, Will Serve Suspension Beginning In September
New England Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady has abandoned his option to appeal the ‘Deflategate’ ruling to the Supreme Court and will serve his four game suspension beginning in September.
N.F.L. Coaching Legend Buddy Ryan Dies At 82
An N.F.L. defensive legend has passed away at the age of 82.
Tom Brady, N.F.L. Players Association To Seek Review Of Appeals Court Deflategate Decision
Deflategate isn’t over yet and, depending on what happens in the Courts, could still be unresolved at the end of the N.F.L. season that begins in September.
Appeals Court Reinstates Tom Brady’s Deflategate Suspension
A Federal Appeals Court has reinstated the four game suspension imposed on Tom Brady over the so-called ‘Deflategate’ scandal.
Twitter To Live Stream All Ten Thursday Night N.F.L. Games
All of next season’s Thursday Night N.F.L. games will be streamed live for free via Twitter.
Peyton Manning To Announce Retirement, Reports Say
If reports today are accurate, one of the great N.F.L. careers will come to an end this week.
Melissa Harris-Perry Doesn’t Understand TV
The host of a weekend show on MSNBC is angry that the network wants her to talk about the presidential race.
Doctors: N.F.L. Great Ken Stabler Suffered From C.T.E. Due To Concussions
Another late football great has been diagnosed with a brain disease directly connected to the game they played.
Abe Vigoda, Godfather And Barney Miller Star, Dies At 94
“Tom, can you get me off the hook? For old times’ sake?”
“Can’t do it, Sally.”
Rams Returning to Los Angeles; Chargers May Join Them
St. Louis will lose its second NFL team in 28 years as the Rams go home to LA.
New York Judge Upholds Injunction Shutting Down Draft Kings And Fan Duel In New York
A New York Judge has upheld an injunction against Draft Kings and Fan Duel. It’s probably correct under New York law, but that just means the law needs to be changed.
Frank Gifford, C.T.E., And The N.F.L.’s Continuing Concussion Problem
The news that the late football legend Frank Gifford suffered from the same chronic brain disease that has been diagnosed in many N.F.L. players in recent years, and the upcoming release of a new film on the issue, seems certain to increase pressure to protect players at all levels of football.
Fox Business Network Debate Draws Roughly 13 Million Viewers, The Fewest Of Any Debate So Far
Ratings slipped for last night’s debate, but the numbers were still very respectable.
Houston Voters Reject Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
Houston voters rejected a broad anti-discrimination law largely due to a campaign that focused almost exclusively on concerns about transgender rights.
Federal Judge Overturns Tom Brady’s Deflategate Suspension
A massive defeat in Court for the National Football League.
Roger Goodell Upholds Tom Brady’s Deflategate Suspension
Not surprisingly, Tom Brady’s appeal of his Deflategate suspension was not successful.
Ken Stabler Dead at 69
Kenny “The Snake” Stabler, legendary Alabama Crimson Tide and Oakland Raiders quarterback, has died of cancer at the age of 69.
The Government Is Investigating People Who Leave Comments On The Internet Now
So much for freedom of speech.
Showtime Becomes Latest Content Provider To Offer A Streaming Service
It’s getting easier and easier to cut the cord.
Tom Brady Suspended Four Games, Patriots Fined, In DeflateGate Scandal
It didn’t take the N.F.L. long to lower the hammer on Tom Brady and the Patriots.
Pentagon Paid N.F.L. For Tributes To Troops
The tributes to the troops you see during N.F.L. games were most likely bought and paid for with your tax dollars.
N.F.L. Reports That Patriots Personnel Probably Intentionally Deflated Balls
A report prepared for the N.F.L. regarding the so-called ‘DeflateGate’ scandal doesn’t have very good news for the Patriots or their star quarterback.
N.F.L. To Give Up Its Tax Exempt Status
The N.F.L.’s league office is giving up its tax exempt status, but that means far less than the headline implies.
Indiana Legislature To Vote On Revised RFRA Addressing Discrimination Concerns
Indiana’s RFRA will be amended to address most of the concerns of its opponents. That counts as a victory.
Most Tweeted Super Bowl Ever
The most tweeted Super Bowl ever, lit up like Christmas in one awesome map
The New England Patriots And The Case Of The Deflated Balls
A new Patriots cheating scandal, or much ado about nothing?
Marion Barry, Four-Term Mayor Of Washington, D.C., Dies At 78
For better or worse, Marion Barry was a fixture in D.C. politics for much of the 40 year period of home rule that began in 1975.
Common Sense On The N.F.L.’s Tax Exempt Status
The idea that the N.F.L. “doesn’t pay taxes” is largely false.
F.C.C. Set To Ban The Word “Redskins” From The Airwaves?
The F.C.C. will be considering a petition to ban the word “Redskins” from the airwaves.
Time To Get Rid Of The Star Spangled Banner?
After 200 years, Francis Scott Key’s most famous work may have outlived its usefulness..
