Football
Tom Brady Bids Farewell To New England Patriots, Says He's Ready For 'New Stage'
The quarterback, who spent two decades and won six Super Bowls in a Patriots jersey, said goodbye in statements posted Tuesday. But Brady, 42, has said it's "unlikely" he'll be hanging up his cleats.
The XFL Aims To Capitalize On Spring Football With 9-Point Touchdowns, Other Oddities
The XFL was launched in 2001 as an NFL with attitude. It folded after a single season. But the league is back in 2020. Will it survive?
Herman Boone, Football Coach Of 'Remember The Titans' Fame, Dies
Boone, who was 84, died just seven months after the death of Bill Yoast, his friend and fellow coach at T.C. Williams High School.
University Of Colorado's Live Buffalo Mascot To Retire Because She Runs Too Fast
Because of her speed and temperament, Ralphie V, the 1,200-pound buffalo who leads the football team onto the field, has created safety concerns for her and her handlers, university officials say.
Patriots Are Super Bowl Champions Again, Beat The Rams 13-3
With their second title in three years, the Patriots are now tied for the most Super Bowl titles in NFL history.
Poor Students More Likely To Play Football, Despite Brain Injury Concerns
Many wealthy families have chosen not to have their children play football, but for lower-income students, football is still seen as a ticket to a better education.
U. Of Maryland President Delays Retirement By One Year After Football Death
Wallace Loh, who had previously announced he would retire after the death of Jordan McNair, says he will stay on an extra year while the University of Maryland conducts a search for a new leader.
Angry With NFL After No-Call, Saints Fans Resort To Lawsuits, Billboards
"We'll probably never get over it," Saints coach Sean Payton said after Sunday's championship game. The team's fans aren't over it, either — and they're getting creative in their outrage.