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The death of Franco Harris only deepens nostalgia for 'The Immaculate Reception'

11:54am December 22, 2022

by Ayana Archie

The 50th anniversary of the late Pittsburgh Steeler Franco Harris's "Immaculate Reception" catch is Friday and will be commemorated throughout the weekend by the team. Harris died Wednesday at 72.

Pittsburgh Steelers' Franco Harris (32) eludes a tackle by Oakland Raiders' Jimmy Warren as he runs 42-yards for a touchdown after catching a deflected pass during an AFC Divisional NFL football playoff game in Pittsburgh in 1972. Harris died on Wednesday morning at age 72.

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Franco Harris, a Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame running back, dies at 72

7:51am December 21, 2022

by The Associated Press

Harris' heads-up thinking authored "The Immaculate Reception," considered the most iconic play in NFL history. Harris ran for 12,120 yards and won four Super Bowls with the Steelers in the 1970s.

Nissan Stadium, home of the Tennessee Titans, is shown on Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans' game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, which had been scheduled for Sunday, has been delayed.

NFL Postpones First Game Due To COVID-19 Pandemic Following Tennessee Titans Outbreak

4:51pm September 30, 2020

by Reese Oxner

Sunday's game will be delayed until Monday or Tuesday. This comes after four players and five staff members reportedly contracted COVID-19.

American gold medalist Tommie Smith (center) and bronze medalist John Carlos raise their fists in the air in a black power salute during the playing of the U.S. national anthem at the 1968 Olympics.

Trump, The NFL And The Powder Keg History Of Race, Sports And Politics

4:26pm September 25, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

President Trump says his calling for the firing of NFL players who don't stand for the national anthem isn't about race. But the protests are about racial justice, which has a long history in sports.

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy on the sidelines against the New England Patriots.

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Take A Suspension And Then Take the Field

7:34am October 17, 2015

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy is back playing football after suspension for domestic violence. Former player Terry Bradshaw questions whether he should even be playing.