The New York Times – Sports:
A judge approved a race-neutral plan which will force the administrator of the N.F.L. concussions settlement to rescore dementia tests taken by several thousand Black former players who had submitted claims.
Category: National Football League
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N.F.L. Becomes First Major American Sports League to Drop Covid-19 Protocols
The New York Times – Sports:
The league and the players’ union announced they would lift policies that had governed testing, masking and social distancing since March 2020.
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Jets’ Rebuilding Plans Do Not Include Extended Combine Stay
The New York Times – Sports:
Coach Robert Saleh said Jets assistants and scouts would bypass the first days of the combine. The team’s G.M. said it would entertain trades involving its nine picks in the 2022 N.F.L. draft.
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Without the Wonderlic, the N.F.L. Finds Other Ways to Test Football I.Q.
The New York Times – Sports:
The league will not administer the test, which has been criticized for racial bias, to draft prospects at this year’s scouting combine. Instead, teams are deploying other assessments of football acumen.
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At the N.F.L. Combine, Players (and Agents) Question Its Relevance
The New York Times – Sports:
The league’s annual talent evaluation has become prime time viewing, but disputes over protocols and the rise of other scouting forums have prompted some to call for an overhaul.
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What Will the Giants Do With Daniel Jones?
The New York Times – Sports:
The Giants must evaluate their third-year quarterback ahead of a contract decision. Injuries to teammates, penalties and coaching decisions have made the assessment difficult.
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What We Learned From Week 11 in the N.F.L.
The New York Times – Sports:
The Colts’ Jonathan Taylor has entered the M.V.P. discussion, Kirk Cousins extended his credibility with a win over the Packers, and Cam Newton is not a cure-all for Carolina.
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With Another Loss, the Jets Look for Silver Linings
The New York Times – Sports:
Are the Jets watchable yet? No, but Elijah Moore sure is.
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The Moment That Janet Jackson’s Career Stalled and Justin Timberlake’s Soared
The New York Times – Music:
Jackson was vilified after her 2004 Super Bowl halftime show, while Timberlake’s popularity seemed to take off. Our new documentary examines how the superstars were treated after their unforgettable wardrobe malfunction.