Ken Belson
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Fanatics Adds N.H.L. Player Jerseys to Its Growing Pro Sports Roster
The sporting apparel company will replace Adidas, which last year said it would not extend its contract as the league’s uniform supplier beyond the 2023-24...
Bud Grant, Longtime Minnesota Vikings Coach, Dies at 95
He took his Vikings, with Fran Tarkenton at quarterback and the famed Purple People Eaters defensive line, to four Super Bowls — although he lost...
Jerry Richardson, Who Founded the Carolina Panthers, Dies at 86
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.
Here Are the Big Themes to Look for in the Next N.F.L. Season
The Tom Brady era has ended as younger players like Patrick Mahomes make their mark, while injuries, diversity and other issues intensify.
The Eagles Came as Close as Close Can Get
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...
What’s Going on With the Super Bowl Grass?
Players have slid and slipped all game, leading television announcers and fans watching at home to wonder whether the field is too slippery.
Looking For a Last-Minute Super Bowl Ticket? That’ll Be $2,900.
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...
N.F.L. Players Say They Were Shortchanged on Disability Benefits
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...
Bobby Beathard, Mastermind of N.F.L. Dynasties, Dies at 86
Using unconventional tactics, he built powerhouse teams in Washington and Miami and helped mold teams in Kansas City, Atlanta and San Diego, his hometown.
How Patrick Mahomes Led Kansas City Back to the Super Bowl
Cincinnati had beaten Kansas City the previous three matchups, all in comebacks. Mahomes made sure it wouldn’t happen again.