What Is The NFL Feeding Us On Thanksgiving?

Jonathan D. Adler, 11.27.2009

Is it our imagination, or are we watching inferior football games on Thanksgiving? Looking at the numbers, it's not a turkey-induced error in memory, it's the truth.

New Rules for NFL Concussions: A Good Start

Andrew Brandt, 11.27.2009

President, The National Football Post

Despite the list of items the NFL has released as measures to improve the problem, there are certainly more questions than answers at this point.

Committed To Losing

Daniel Adler, 11.25.2009

Co-President of the Harvard Sports Analysis Collective

Sports teams fall prey to the commitment principle. Frequently, they fail to understand the idea of sunk costs. Once they have committed, they are reluctant to drop a player.

Maxine Waters Blasts NFL

Graham Bensinger, 11.25.2009

Congresswoman Maxine Waters recently joined me on my radio show. The interview was primarily focused on the NFL Congressional Hearing and her questioning Commissioner Roger Goodell. See what she said.

Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman, 11.24.2009

Emmy Award-winning Sportscaster

The L.A. Clippers TV announcers were suspended for one game after making fun of Memphis Center Hamed Haddadi. Among other things they said, "You're sure he's not Borat's older brother?"

Not Miserable: Giants 34 - Falcons 31

Greg Hanlon, 11.23.2009

Freelance Journalist

There's obviously a lot to take out of this game, both good and bad. Are we excited that Eli played like a stud for the second straight game? Or are we worried sick about our defense?

NFL Week 11: Upsets and Concussions Steal The Spotlight

Dr. Johnny Benjamin, 11.27.2009

Sports doctor, orthopedic surgeon

The NFL has a unique opportunity to lead by example. It can choose to use its enormous platform to better protect their most valuable asset -- the players -- and simultaneously publicize the importance of proper concussion safety.

Chiefs Embarrass Steelers By Winning 27-24 In OT

Jill Baughman, 11.23.2009

The Steelers proved to all of us that no game is a sure thing. Playing down to their opponents has been characteristic of this team all season.

It's Put Up Or Shutup Time For Romo, Cowboys

Brad Kurtzberg, 11.23.2009

Sports writer

The NFL is now entering the home stretch in the race for the playoffs. For Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys, it's time to put up or shut up.

12 Comics Who Aren't Funny? Or, Let Us Now Bash Robin Williams Part. 1

Jonathan Leigh Solomon, 11.28.2009

Bill Kristol's illegitimate brother.

Who is Sarah Ball and why is she saying awful things about Emo Phillips? And, why is she not saying awful things about Robin Williams?

Arron Sears and the Chamber of Secrets

Laine Ewen, 11.20.2009

Bucs Chick from chicksinthehuddle.com

Though it may be in Sears' best interest to work on his issues without the city of Tampa breathing down his neck, his role as a public figure makes the private situation hard to ignore.

Happy Birthday Buffalo Bills, And Thanks For Fifty Years Of Heartache

Jeffrey Hoffman, 11.20.2009

Jeffrey Hoffman is a web developer and did baseball play-by-play and sport talk on radio.

In light of the team's decline since the departure of Kelly, Smith and Thomas, my 50-year Buffalo Bills loyalty is just about spent. Buffalo has become almost irrelevant as an NFL member.

Top 5 Sports Stories

Len Berman, 11.19.2009

Emmy Award-winning Sportscaster

The Professional Bowlers Association doesn't test for drugs, but drinking and bowling is not allowed. If that applied to amateur bowling, bowling would have to close up shop.

From Browns To Clowns ... NFL Revenue Sharing Needs A Makeover

Eric Ehrmann, 11.22.2009

Writes on sports and global issues from Brazil. He is a member of PEN.

The sports world socialism of NFL revenue sharing enables a team to put a bad product on the field and still show a decent bottom line.

NFL and Head Trauma: A Need for Brainstorming

Andrew Brandt, 11.19.2009

President, The National Football Post

The media needs to stop glamorizing the violent aspects of the NFL game. As this week's headlines on head trauma suggest, this is bigger than football.

Are NFL Players Acting Their Way Out Of Bad Situations?

Khai Gordon, 11.20.2009

Sports Writer & Creator of XI Magazine

The award however, for best performance of getting kicked off a sorry team has to go former Kansas Chiefs running back Larry Johnson, whose actions affected both the NFL and parts of the gay and lesbian community.

NFL Power Rankings: Why You Sir, (Yeah, I'm Talking to You) Should Get Over Them

Shaneika Dabney, 11.21.2009

Creator of the female football fan website chicksinthehuddle.com

What's one of the biggest complaints about college football? It's the BCS ranking system that causes a "clusterfun" of controversy at the end of every season.

Could Mark Sanchez Become the Face Of Mexican NYC?

Patrick Sauer, 11.18.2009

Writerly type, patrickjsauer.com

Sanchez is concentrating on football for now, but it will be interesting to see if his relationship with his new city's Mexican community grows along with his stature.

Time for Brian Westbrook to Hang Them up

Eric Schmeltzer, 11.17.2009

After his second game-ending concussion in three games, Brian Westbrook's career is at a crossroads. Even if he feels fine, the lasting effects of the concussions could haunt him for years.

A Revival in Cincinnati

Thomas Alter, 11.17.2009

After years of being the laughingstock of the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals might finally be contenders. The Lions and Browns of the league might want to take note of how it was done.

New Orleans Saints: The Imperfect Path to Perfection

Shaneika Dabney, 11.17.2009

Creator of the female football fan website chicksinthehuddle.com

After a near-loss at St. Louis this weekend, this much is clear: the Saints have a bulls-eye on their backs. Yet the Saints keep finding ways to beat their biggest opponent: themselves.