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College football generates billions of dollars in revenue annually from ticket sales, media rights and donations. So who has the most to lose if the fall season is canceled?
By John Donovan
For the first time ever, two male cheerleaders will be at the Super Bowl.
By John Donovan
Only the best of the best make it to the Super Bowl. And that includes the NFL officials.
By John Donovan
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The NCAA scrapped the Bowl Championship Series in favor of a playoff system. But does it truly crown a national champion?
By John Donovan
Three of the five longest field goals in NFL history have been kicked in Denver's Mile High Stadium. What gives?
By Mark Mancini
College sports just wouldn't be the same without those silly costumed humans (and live animals) parading around the sidelines pumping up the fans.
By John Donovan
Sports fans can be a noisy bunch. Hey, screaming your head off is part of the fun, right? But someone had to come up with 'DEE-FENSE' first. Who was it?
By Mark Mancini
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The relationship between pro sports and expression of patriotism, like playing the National Anthem, is a uniquely American phenomenon. And a fairly recent one.
By Dave Roos
Most people like watching the Super Bowl every February, but there's always that one guy who insists that he's just watching "for the commercials" -- and with good reason. Find out how all the ad hype gets generated here.
Just because a professional football player is in a public place doesn't necessarily mean he wants to be treated as a public figure. But as it turns out, there are plenty of other opportunities.
By Eric Baxter
Lofty expectations and huge sums of money don't necessarily lead to success. That's just one of the things these 10 players proved.
By Jeff Harder
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Want to see the big game in person? It won't be easy, especially in the year of COVID-19. But we'll show you how to get into the best position to catch a Hail Mary.
Review rules have sometimes generated controversy, and some fans and team owners would prefer to keep the human factor in the game. But instant replay rules give the officials on the field another set of eyes to get calls right.
By John Kelly
Football in the U.S. is big business. And making the roster of the NFL Pro Bowl can establish a player as one of the best at his position, raising his visibility and leading to lucrative contracts and endorsement possibilities. So who gets to play, and how did this exhibition get started anyway?
By Lance Looper
In order to get the most out of your tailgating experience, you'll need to be well-prepared for the big day. Here's a quick list of tips and tricks to ensure your next tailgate party goes off as planned.
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Think throwing the perfect Super Bowl party is all about fun and games? Well, it can be. Get ready to tap into the competitive mood of your partygoers with some challenging activities sure to spark your festivities.
Television working? Check. Friends invited? Check. Since Super Bowl Sunday is only the biggest party day of the year, you might want to plan a little something extra if you don't want your bash to be a bust.
When you're loading up the RV for three days of tailgating, what kinds of things should you pack -- besides your foam finger and your face paint? Are there other ways to show support for your favorite team?
No, fantasy football has nothing to do with Megan Fox arriving at your front door with two tickets to the Super Bowl. But it can offer bragging rights and a chance to show your superior knowledge of the gridiron.
By John Kelly
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If you're a football fan, you probably want to know every detail about your favorite players. But do you know how your team's quarterback is rated?
By Thomas Moore
Randy Moss and LaDainian Tomlinson are some of the most exciting players to watch on the football field each Sunday. This gallery features photos of these and other pro football players in action.
Doak Walker, one of the greatest college football players ever, went on to excel with the Detroit Lions. He was selected for five Pro Bowls and named All-NFL four times. Walker entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1986.
Jack Lambert was named All-Pro seven times in a nine-year span and played in nine straight Pro Bowls. His career was cut short due to a turf toe injury that destroyed much of his speed and agility.
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Tom Landry coached the Dallas Cowboys through 20 consecutive winning seasons from 1966-85. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990 with a lifetime record of 270-178-6. Learn about legendary Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tom Landry.
Dick Lane set the all-time interception record with 14 in a 12-game season, which no one has topped, even in a 16-game schedule. He built a reputation for handling ball carriers and receivers roughly. Learn why Lane was a feared opponent.