Over the past decade, the NFL has significantly changed how it identifies, evaluates, and manages concussions, with medical research, player advocacy, on-field incidents, and rule changes shaping a growing focus on player safety and long-term health.
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A Look Ahead at the 2026-2027 NFL Season: Major Storylines Fans Will Be Following
— Every NFL season brings a new collection of questions, surprises and unforgettable moments. Teams rebuild their rosters, young players look to establish themselves and established stars try to extend their careers at the highest level. The 2026-2027 NFL season promises to continue that tradition, with several teams entering the year facing major expectations and…
Does Rest or Rust Win Out? What Advanced NFL Stats Reveal About Returning Teams
NFL teams entering games with extra rest might seem to have an obvious advantage, but 2025 results tell a different story, with teams performing around .500 after byes or when holding a significant rest advantage.
NFL teams entering games with extra rest might seem to have an obvious advantage, but 2025 results tell a different story, with teams performing around .500 after byes or when holding a significant rest advantage.
My 10-Year-Old Independently Invented a 32-Team Conspiracy to Defeat the NFL Trade Deadline
My fifth grader has invented the NFL version of the prisoner's dilemma.
My fifth grader has invented the NFL version of the prisoner’s dilemma.
Sports Reporters Rarely Cover College Athletes as Employees – They Should
College athletes are part of a labor market, Chris Corr explains. He argues it’s time for reporters to start covering them as employed athletes, not amateur students.
College athletes are part of a labor market, Chris Corr explains. He argues it’s time for reporters to start covering them as employed athletes, not amateur students.
How Grand Slam Success Defines the Greatest Tennis Players of All Time
— Everyone’s got their own pet theory about who’s the GOAT of tennis. Best forehand, most clutch under pressure, whatever. But when push comes to shove and people actually need to settle the argument, they all end up counting the same thing: Grand Slam titles. There’s really no other way to compare guys who played…
Consequence Without Catastrophe: Why Sport Commands Human Attention
As the World Cup Final entered its closing minutes, every attack seemed to matter.
As the World Cup Final entered its closing minutes, every attack seemed to matter.
Are Robot Umpires Less Biased Than Humans?
A new study indicates that robot umpires curb favoritism toward star hitters.
A new study indicates that robot umpires curb favoritism toward star hitters.
Bowling Alone, Yes. But Watching Sports Is Another Thing.
Shared sports fandom may strengthen social bonds, reduce loneliness, and help bridge divisions, according to emerging behavioral science research.
Shared sports fandom may strengthen social bonds, reduce loneliness, and help bridge divisions, according to emerging behavioral science research.
NFL Players Are 4X More Likely to Die of Neurodegenerative Diseases
A study of nearly 20,000 National Football League players has found they are four times more likely than the general population to die of neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease.
A study of nearly 20,000 National Football League players has found they are four times more likely than the general population to die of neurodegenerative diseases, including ALS, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease.
Q&A: Author Heather Hansman on Ski Culture and the Future of Sports
Hansman’s new book explores the lives of three pioneering outdoorswomen, and America’s love of the wild.
Hansman’s new book explores the lives of three pioneering outdoorswomen, and America’s love of the wild.
Football Fever and the Power of Sport Inspiring Children to Get Active, According to Parents
Parents say major football events inspire children to exercise more, boosting physical activity, teamwork, and healthy habits.
Parents say major football events inspire children to exercise more, boosting physical activity, teamwork, and healthy habits.
FIFA Needed a Jordan, So They Created a Messi.
Messi is a genius, Messi is a legend, Messi is an icon but Messi is also something else: a product.
Messi is a genius, Messi is a legend, Messi is an icon but Messi is also something else: a product.
The Rise of Custom Turnover Chains in High School Sports
— High school sports have always been about more than the final score. They are about school pride, team identity, memorable traditions, and the moments that bring players together. In recent years, one of the most visible sideline traditions has been the custom turnover chain. What started as a flashy football celebration has grown into…
Why Tennis Odds Can’t Always Predict Upsets Like Safiullin v Fonseca
— Roman Safiullin did not expect to beat Joao Fonseca at Wimbledon in 2026. The Brazilian had fallen to world No. 132, having previously achieved No. 36 way back in 2008. Fonseca, on the other hand, is one of tennis’s rising stars. The 19 year old is regularly talked about in the same breath as…
Ride It Out: How Cycling Helps Kids Focus
School cycling programs are helping children improve focus, behavior, and academic performance while supporting mental health and confidence.
School cycling programs are helping children improve focus, behavior, and academic performance while supporting mental health and confidence.