The New York Times – Sports:
The singer will headline the first halftime show under the N.F.L.’s new sponsorship deal with Apple Music.
Category: National Football League
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Black NFL Players Still Wear Their Hair in Locs Despite the Challenges
The New York Times – Sports:
N.F.L. players who wear dreadlocks risk being tackled by their hair and face helmet-fitting challenges. But they say expressing their identities and showing off their style is worth it.
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Apple to Sponsor the Super Bowl Halftime Show
The New York Times – Sports:
Apple’s pursuit of an N.F.L. media package has broadened to include a sponsorship of one of TV’s most-watched events.
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The 49ers Bet Big on a Quarterback Upgrade but Ended Up Settling Anyway
The New York Times – Sports:
The 49ers tried to move on from Jimmy Garoppolo, but the value of game-managing quarterbacks is highest to teams with sudden openings to fill.
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Their Dad Was Like a Brother. Now Pacman Jones is Family.
The New York Times – Sports:
Adam Jones and Chris Henry were once N.F.L. poster athletes for misdeeds. Raising Henry’s children alongside his own, Jones is hoping to help them all avoid the same mistakes.
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What We Learned From Week 2 of the N.F.L. Season
The New York Times – Sports:
Tua Tagovailoa thrived against the Ravens’ secondary, the Lions win owes to an unheralded star, and the Giants are … working on some things.
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Kansas City’s Rookie Cornerback Swings Win Over the Chargers
The New York Times – Sports:
Thursday’s matchup between Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert, two of the N.F.L.’s most exciting quarterbacks, instead turned on an interception from unheralded Jaylen Watson.