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The NFL vs. Trump: Can you be fired for a peaceful protest?

by Jana Kasperkevic
Sep 25, 2017
President Trump called on the NFL to fire players who did not stand during the national anthem.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receivers Mike Evans #13, and DeSean Jackson #11, take a knee during the national anthem before the game against the Minnesota Vikings on September 24, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 
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Brain injury revelations are nothing new for the NFL

by Ryan Kailath
Sep 22, 2017
The news that former Patriot Aaron Hernandez suffered advanced brain disease will do little to hurt the business.
Aaron Hernandez sits in the courtroom of the Attleboro District Court during his hearing on August 22, 2013 in North Attleboro, Massachusetts.  An autopsy showed Hernandez had advanced-stage chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or C.T.E.
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The Thursday-Night Game gets ready for the small screen

by Nova Safo
Apr 5, 2016
Twitter has purchased the rights to live stream the NFL's Thursday Night Game.
Denver Bronco Danny Trevathan (59) celebrates during Super Bowl 50 against the Carolina Panthers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on February 7, 2016. 
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The NFL gets tech'd out

by Kai Ryssdal and Molly Wood
Sep 10, 2015
Players will wear sensors and transmit real-time stats.
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The logistics (and costs) of moving an NFL game

by Nova Safo
Nov 21, 2014
Teams have specific needs. Not just any hotel will do. Nor will just any food.
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Can advertisers pressure the NFL?

by Stan Alcorn
Sep 17, 2014
We look at the power of sponsors as more distance themselves from the NFL.
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NFL gets a warning from sponsor Anheuser-Busch

by Kai Ryssdal
Sep 16, 2014
Anheuser-Busch disapproves of the way recent NFL incidents have been handled.
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NFL and the FCC square off over TV blackouts

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Aug 28, 2014
The FCC wants to end the rule that says games can't be on TV unless they sell out.
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Big college football donors pay for access, even glory

by Ben Bergman
Aug 15, 2014
Now you too and run out onto the field... for about $1,500.
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How Michael Sam coming out might impact his paycheck

by David Brancaccio
Feb 10, 2014
What Sam's agent may be telling the openly gay athlete.
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