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John Robinson, successful football coach at USC and with the LA Rams, has died at 89

12:27am November 12, 2024

John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at the University of Southern California and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89.

National

At least 7 middle and high school football players have died in August

1:16pm August 28, 2024

Similar tragedies have occurred repeatedly in several states this month, as families that had been celebrating a new school year and the start of football season are instead confronted with a nightmare.

Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon walks to the stadium

Sports

Mother of Grimsley QB headed to Tennessee sues state of North Carolina over NIL restrictions

5:56pm August 26, 2024

by Associated Press

The mother of a touted high school football player who has committed to play in college at Tennessee is suing the state of North Carolina over its restrictions for public-school athletes to cash in on their athletic fame.

Sports

Larry Allen, a Super Bowl champion and famed Dallas Cowboy, has died at age 52

11:54am June 04, 2024

by Ayana Archie

The announcement of the death of the Super Bowl champion, Hall of Famer and 11-time Pro Bowl player triggered emotional reactions from Allen's former teammates.

A general view of a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Cleveland Browns on Oct. 24, 2004, at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland

National

Opinion: No taxpayer handouts for pro stadiums

11:01am March 02, 2024

by Scott Simon

With several sports teams looking to taxpayers to fund the construction of new stadiums, NPR's Scott Simon wonders how those public funds could be spent elsewhere.

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Kansas City Chiefs' tight end #87 Travis Kelce and Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback #15 Patrick Mahomes hug after winning Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, February 11, 2024.

Super Bowl 2024 updates: The commercials, cameos, halftime show and more

11:13pm February 11, 2024

by The NPR Network

The Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl 58. Here's are the highlights from the big game

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Pregame the Super Bowl with our favorite football fiction

10:46am February 08, 2024

by Beth Novey

Of course, leave it to the gigantic nerds at NPR to throw a literary tailgate ... but to thine own self be true, even if it means getting stuffed into your locker later this afternoon.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales

Sports

Panthers agree to hire Dave Canales from the Buccaneers as their new head coach, AP sources say

2:52pm January 25, 2024

by Steve Reed, Associated Press

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to hire Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Dave Canales as their new head coach, according to two people familiar with the situation.

Bill Belichick appears on the sideline during his last game as head coach of the New England Patriots on Jan. 7, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass.

Bill Belichick is leaving the New England Patriots after 24 seasons and 6 NFL titles

1:47pm January 11, 2024

by Jason Breslow

Belichick's departure from the team caps a remarkable run that was defined by dominant season after dominant season. He leaves the team as the second-most-winning coach in NFL history.

Taylor Swift celebrates a touchdown during the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers game at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 22 in Kansas City, Mo.

If Taylor Swift is living in Kansas City, here's what locals say she should know

11:28am December 04, 2023

by Gabe Rosenberg

Even if you don't know burnt ends from a short end, here's a (brief!) introduction for Taylor Swift and the rest of the world to understanding Kansas City and what makes it so enchanting.