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A date has been set for the unveiling of the Washington Football Team’s new name, if they could only set a date to stop being a clown show

It took some years but the Washington Football Team is finally going to have a name that is neither a racial slur nor the name a middle schooler would choose in create-a-franchise mode, if forced by parents to play Madden instead of Grand Theft Auto. Washington announced today that on Feb. 2 its new name […]

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NFL Week 5 returns us to the eternal question: Why are the London games always trash?

In 2021, there are two NFL games slated to play in London. The first is happening this weekend as the Atlanta Falcons take on the New York Jets. Now… you’re probably thinking to yourself, “Gee, that matchup sounds awful. If we’re really trying to expand the particular sport, why don’t we show London the absolute […]

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Does longevity plus consistency really equal Hall of Fame worthiness?

One of the more popular and most intensely argued sports debates that happen every couple of weeks, it seems, is the debate over who’s a Hall of Famer and who isn’t. No matter the sport, this is a conversation that can go on for hours, whether it’s happening on TV, radio, or in the barbershop. […]

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Only reason to sit down with O. J. is to hear him say ‘I did it’

The Athletic is running a series called “ the NFL 100 , ” ranking the top players in football history. This might have made more sense a year ago, when the NFL celebrated its 100th anniversary … and also unveiled an all-time team … but, whatever, everybody likes lists. Read more…

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Don’t look now, but the Lions are quietly having an incredible offseason

The Lions are somehow a comedy and tragedy at the same time. They’re like the Forrest Gump of NFL teams, if Forrest Gump didn’t entertain anyone. Despite several very talented players throughout their history, the Lions have never won a Super Bowl let alone played in one. Hell, they’ve only won one playoff game in […]

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A modest proposal for the NFL’s 17th game

It was the worst-kept secret, and the NFL owners have been pushing for this for years. But this week the NFL will make the 17th game official. The players hate it (see Alvin Kamara), but some are kind of shocked that they agreed to this in the latest CBA. Communication is not the NFLPA’s strong […]

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Did ratings for Oprah’s Meghan Markle and Prince Harry interview measure up against the NFL postseason?

For years, I felt like the only person who didn’t watch Game of Thrones. On Monday mornings in the spring and summer, I would leave my friends and social media to talk about who got killed, who got screwed, or which dragon appeared. Read more…