Tag: Football

The CTE Link Between Players from the 1972 Miami Dolphins

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — On a sunny January day nearly 50 years ago, Nick Buoniconti, Jim Kiick and…

Brian Flores Is Motivated by Moral Rectitude, Friends Say

During his first preseason as the Miami Dolphins’ head coach, in 2019, Brian Flores spoke with emotion about…

The Washington Football Team Has Rebranded as the Commanders

He said the name Commanders dovetails with the significant military presence in and around Washington, D.C., though O’Hara…

Brian Flores Sues NFL, Claiming Bias in Coaching Search

Brian Flores, who was fired as coach of the Miami Dolphins last month and was rejected for new…

What We Learned From the N.F.L.’s Conference Championships

The 2021-22 sports year is hellbent on healing wounded fan bases. The state of Georgia saw its Major…

Super Bowl Preview: Rams and Bengals Bring Offensive Power

After a string of five Super Bowls featuring either Tom Brady or Patrick Mahomes, on Sunday, two new…

A Generational Shift at N.F.L. Quarterback

In these chaotic times, there is great comfort in the familiar, and the most familiar scene in the…

Speculation About Tom Brady’s Retirement Intensifies

Questions about Tom Brady’s future intensified on Saturday after reports surfaced that he planned to retire after 22…

Giants Hire Brian Daboll as Coach

The Giants chose Brian Daboll, the former Bills offensive coordinator, as their next head coach, the team announced…

What We Learned in the Divisional Round of the N.F.L. Playoffs

This weekend’s divisional-round games provided a few surprises, beginning with the top seeds in both conferences getting tossed,…

The Uncertain Future for Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay

“I don’t want to be a part of a rebuild if I’m going to keep playing,” Rodgers said.Provided…

How Derrick Henry Left a Lasting Mark on High School Opponents

They are academic advisers and nurses and commercial real estate brokers. They teach math and guide quail hunts…