The New York Times – Sports:
Known as the Mad Bomber for his powerful arm, he led the Oakland Raiders to the Super Bowl and was among pro football’s top passers in the late 1960s and early ’70s.
Category: Football
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The USFL Tests Football Tech. The NFL Could Adopt It.
The New York Times – Sports:
The U.S.F.L. is testing tech that could resolve disputes over where balls are spotted, clearly show if a first down was reached and track players who stand too high on tackles. The N.F.L. is watching.
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The USFL Has Returned. What to Know as Games Kick Off.
The New York Times – Sports:
Here’s what to know about the pro football league with the familiar name that begins its season on Saturday.
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N.F.L. Players Try a Different Training Camp: the Broadcast Booth
The New York Times – Sports:
N.F.L. broadcasters netted massive contracts this off-season. A league-organized boot camp prepares the players who want to follow their path.
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N.F.L. Quarterback Dwayne Haskins, 24, Dies After Being Hit by Car
The New York Times – Sports:
A Heisman Trophy finalist at Ohio State and backup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Haskins died on Saturday after being struck on a Florida highway.
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Two Black Coaches Join Brian Flores’s Lawsuit Against the NFL
The New York Times – Sports:
Steve Wilks and Ray Horton added claims that the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans discriminated in their hiring practices, echoing Flores’s allegations that the league showed bias against Black coaches.
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Two Black Coaches Join Brian Flores’s Lawsuit Against the NFL
The New York Times – Sports:
Steve Wilks and Ray Horton added claims that the Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans discriminated in their hiring practices, echoing Flores’s allegations that the league showed bias against Black coaches.
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Attorneys General Have ‘Grave Concerns’ About NFL’s Treatment of Female Employees
The New York Times – Sports:
Six state attorneys general, led by New York’s Letitia James, have “grave concerns” about reports of a workplace culture within the N.F.L. that is “overtly hostile to women.”
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Bruce Arians and Tampa Bay Gave the NFL a Diversity Blueprint It Shouldn’t Ignore
The New York Times – Sports:
His tactical retirement plan as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach created an opportunity for Todd Bowles and left a pipeline of experienced Black assistant coaches and coordinators.