Super Bowl Fever (of 102 Degrees)
Wash your hands, football fans: Sending a team to the Super Bowl increases a town's flu deaths by 18 percent.
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Is the NFL Making Progress in Its Concussion Protocols?
Has heightened public attention generated results?
Was Benching Johnny Manziel an Act of Discrimination?
The Americans With Disabilities Act prohibits employment discrimination against alcoholics. What to make, then, of the Browns quarterback's recent demotion?
Racism Between the Goal Posts
New research finds black quarterbacks are benched far more often than their white counterparts.
Adrian Robinson Jr. and the NFL’s Multifaceted Concussion Problem
The science behind football brain injuries.
Hope, the Quintessential Sports Fan Emotion
NFL fans and ESPN reporters alike demonstrate a psychological effect known as optimism bias, according to new research.
Hacked Emails Suggest That Sony’s Fear of the NFL Shaped Its Narrative About Concussions in Football
It's always easier to blame individuals than it is to blame corporations or organizations.
TV Blackouts Backfire on Sports Leagues
Sports leagues in the U.S. use TV blackouts to force fans into the stands. But research shows local coverage actually increases game attendance.
This Week in Sports Stadium Malfeasance
A round-up of news and research on stadium spending gone wrong.
The Real Problem With Tom Brady’s Deflategate Suspension
By imposing a harsher penalty to Tom Brady than it does criminal offenders, the NFL has shown its true colors.